If you’re attending a Last Remaining Seats screening at the Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro on June 10, we encourage you to spend some time exploring the area. Last Remaining Seats isn’t just about showing classic films in historic theatres: this series is an integral part of our mission to showcase and celebrate the history, culture, and […]

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 […]

The Pierce Brothers Mortuary, a Historic-Cultural Monument, was adaptively reused to provide affordable senior housing.

Hermosa Beach established a historic preservation ordinance in 1998 specifically to designate and protect the Bijou Theater. However, the Historic Preservation code identifies two additional buildings that require preservation design review for any proposed changes: the Bank of America building at 90 Pier Avenue and the Hermosa Hotel building at 20-26 Pier Avenue. The ordinance does not establish the […]

What is the Demolition Notification Ordinance? The Demolition Notification Ordinance is a citywide policy that requires public disclosure of demolitions planned for structures older than forty-five years of age.  What does it mean for me? The Demolition Notification Ordinance can be an important preservation tool for unprotected historic buildings: Community members are empowered to prevent […]