Whittier has a long track record in preservation, having adopted its Historic Preservation ordinance in 1986. The city has designated both local landmarks and four historic districts, the most recent of which was designated in 2011. The city does not require owner consent to designate landmarks. Incentives available to owners of historic properties include the […]

Use this map to explore the vibrant heritage of the Eastside, firsthand or online. Please note: Although some places on this map have been advocacy issues for the Conservancy, there is no direct correlation between the map and our advocacy activities. Just because a place is, or isn’t, on this map does not mean that it will, […]

Bell does not currently have a historic preservation ordinance. The City’s General Plan is currently being updated, and the Cultural Resources Element includes a list of identified significant sites in the city.  However, no citywide survey of historic resources has been conducted at this time.

  Leer este texto en español >> The Los Angeles Conservancy is thrilled to announce a new grant program available to longtime small businesses within Los Angeles County. The Conservancy’s Legacy Business Grant will award ten $5,000 grants to eligible small businesses that have operated and contributed to their community’s history and/or identity for at least 20 […]

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 […]