Lawndale does not currently have a historic preservation ordinance. However, the City adopted the Mills Act property tax abatement program in 2010 as a way to encourage and incentivize historic preservation. While no formal survey of architectural resources has been conducted, a list of 32 identified significant properties was compiled in 1983 by the City’s […]

Pasadena has many protections in place for its historic resources. The city became a Certified Local Government in 1986, indicating its strong commitment to a professionalized preservation program. Pasadena has a strong historic preservation ordinance and has designated over 100 local landmarks and several historic districts. The city does not require owner consent to designate […]

Redondo Beach’s commitment to historic preservation is easy to see in this South Bay city, where historic structures from the city’s early days as a seaside resort community continue to shape its character. The city has been a Certified Local Government since 1990 and has a variety of protections and incentives available as part of […]

Following several years of preparation and the input of residents and preservation advocates, the City of San Marino passed a new historic preservation ordinance on April 11, 2018, marking a major milestone for preservation in this 3.7-square-mile city in the San Gabriel Valley.  The new ordinance went into effect on May 11. The new ordinance […]

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Still splendid more than 100 years after its 1893 opening, its magical light-filled Victorian court, open cage elevators, marble stairs, and ornate iron railings make this one of downtown's most photographed icons.

The former Cathedral of St. Vibiana was one of the Conservancy's toughest battles and greatest victories.