One of the most influential architects of the twentieth century, Richard Neutra helped define modernism in Southern California and around the world...

Since 1984, the Conservancy’s Modern Committee (ModCom) has been a trailblazer in preserving Modern resources throughout Los Angeles County. Our Modern Committee has a strong track record in Modern preservation, and we’re launching a new era with creative new programs and activities. Modern Masters Awards ModCom presented two Modern Masters Awards at the 2015 holiday […]

Cruising down today’s Ventura Boulevard at 45 miles per hour, it’s difficult to imagine its dusty beginnings as a stretch of El Camino Real, the old dirt road that once connected each of the California Missions. Even beyond this centuries-old pedigree, this 16-mile route is rich with twentieth-century San Fernando Valley lore and fascinating architecture to […]

Pomona contains a remarkable diversity of historic resources ranging from adobe to Victorian-era nineteenth century residences to postwar modernism of the twentieth century. The city adopted its historic preservation ordinance in 1988 and has designated both local landmarks and historic districts. As a preservation incentive, the city offers the popular Mills Acts property tax abatement program. […]

While our basic research process has remained the same since 2003, in 2014 we created a new, more quantifiable scoring system to clarify how we determine grades and identify areas of improvement. Scoring System This year, we created a new scoring system to clarify how Report Card grades are determined and identify areas of improvement. After extensive […]

Join us at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 19, for this special presentation. Admission to this lecture is available only to those registered for our Culver City at a Crossroads event. LocationHelms Design Center8745 Washington Blvd.Culver City, CA 90232 Presenters will discuss the role the film industry played in developing Culver City’s identity as the “Heart […]

Join us at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, for this special panel discussion. Admission is available only to those registered for our Culver City at a Crossroads event. LocationHelms Design Center8745 Washington Blvd.Culver City, CA 90232 Speakers and panelists will discuss Culver City’s Art in Public Spaces program, along with some of the individual pieces of public art tourgoers […]

Significant for its cultural associations and Art Deco design, the Fairfax Theatre was central to the development of Beverly-Fairfax's Jewish population from 1930-1969.

The underlying goal of the Preservation Report Card is to help communities improve their preservation programs by proactively pointing out specific areas that might need attention. The Conservancy is eager to help any community in this effort. We have a thorough knowledge of best practices and can offer direct technical assistance. General Tips If you’d […]

The following resources can help with various aspects of a community’s historic preservation program. Although some are statewide or national, they all play important roles in local preservation. We will add to this list over time, and we welcome suggestions for additional resources.  Local Model Ordinance for Historic Preservation (PDF)A starting point for understanding the […]