This courtyard apartment is one of the only multi-family residences designed by famed builder William Mellenthin.

Congratulations to the L.A. Conservancy's 2026 Preservation Award recipients!

Artesia does not have a traditional historic preservation program, but has established an ordinance that led to the designation of the city historic district, which includes the city’s old fire station.  The Community, Culture and Economic Element in the City’s 2010 General Plan identifies some significant sites, including the Artesia Water Tower and Artesia DES (Divino […]

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Following three years of planning and effort, the County of Los Angeles adopted its first ever historic preservation ordinance, which went into effect on October 1, 2015. The ordinance becomes the central fixture of the County’s nascent historic preservation program, which includes the Mills Act property tax abatement program. The ordinance spans a vast area including […]