Bell Gardens established a historic preservation program in 2007 when the City adopted a historic preservation ordinance.  Since that time, the City has landmarked three significant structures: the Gage Mansion, the Woodworth House, and the Perry House.  The City’s General Plan also contains a list of identified sites of significance.  The City does not have […]

Monterey Park does not currently have a historic preservation ordinance. The City recognizes two historically significant sites: a historic landscape containing a cascading waterfall that is maintained by the City, and the Jardin El Encanto, a former residence now owned by the City that functions as a rental property.  A historic resource survey could uncover […]

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2020 Preservation Award Recipient There’s no better way to enjoy Southern California’s beautiful weather than spending time outside, in parks and open spaces. While parks are most often valued as places to access outdoor recreation, our County parks also have important layers of history. In the past, valuable cultural and historic resources have been lost […]

West Covina established a historic preservation ordinance in 2007 that allows for the designation of both landmarks and historic districts, though the City does require owner consent for both the designation of individual landmarks and the inclusion of properties within historic districts.  The City does not have a dedicated historic preservation commission. West Covina’s first […]

San Dimas is an example of a city that has an alternate approach to historic preservation. It has no true historic preservation ordinance yet can still protect identified historic resources throughout the city.  A citywide survey of historic resources completed in 1991 identified over 320 significant structures and two potential historic districts, all of which receive […]

La Verne is an example of a city that has an alternate approach to historic preservation. It has no true historic preservation ordinance, yet can still protect identified historic resources throughout the city.  Individual properties can be designated as local landmarks by council resolution, with landmark nominations initiated by either property owner or the City.  However, […]

Monrovia contains a wealth of historic resources, ranging from the late nineteenth century through the postwar era. The city established its historic preservation ordinance in 1995 and has since designated numerous landmarks, including the iconic Aztec Hotel on historic Route 66, as well as one historic district—the Wildrose Tract. Monrovia offers the popular Mills Act […]