If you’ve ever eaten a tuna-fish sandwich, you’re part of the legacy of an industry that was born on Terminal Island. This was the place that helped change how Americans ate by popularizing canned tuna as a substitute for chicken. Terminal Island spawned two iconic tuna brands that are household names to this day, and […]

Significant for its Corporate International style design and Garret Eckbo landscape, Union Bank Square was the first completed Bunker Hill Urban Renewal development.

From 1960-1968, Sister Mary Corita used the building as her studio and classroom where she made some of her most recognizable works, hosted creative leaders, and influenced a generation of young artists.

In addition to specific grades, our in-depth research unearthed some interesting trends in local preservation throughout L.A. County. One size does not fit all. Communities pursue preservation in different ways. While good preservation programs require certain basic elements, they can be used and combined in various forms to suit the specific needs of the community. […]

Establishing a historic preservation ordinance is an important milestone for any jurisdiction, but merely having an ordinance in place isn’t enough to protect important places. To truly benefit the community, a jurisdiction should promote its ordinance by encouraging residents to nominate significant properties for landmark designation.  A few jurisdictions in Los Angeles County have historic […]

Artist Tom of Finland played an important role in changing public perceptions of erotic art in Los Angeles.