Despite efforts to document LGBTQ heritage in Greater Los Angeles, many historic sites are at risk.

This microsite is an early step in the Conservancy’s broad community dialogue on the preservation of LGBTQ heritage. Please check back for updates on our work. Share Your Stories of LGBTQ Los Angeles The stories you see here are just the beginning. We need to hear from you! Please contact us to share your stories about the […]

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Preserving the historic places that make L.A. County unique

Patriarch of one of the oldest and most prolific architecture firms in Southern California, Albert C. Martin saw opportunity in the open fields of a fledgling city...

The Los Angeles Conservancy is pleased to recognize and honor the diverse funding partners that support our mission to protect, honor, and celebrate historic places in Los Angeles County.

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Pierre Koenig is one of the most recognizable names in California Modernism...

Richard Dorman helped shape the mid-century modern landscape of Los Angeles, from homes for wealthy clients to commercial and industrial buildings...

I remember the Ambassador Hotel, May Company, Petersen Museum (formerly Ohrbach’s, which had the best Japanese restaurant on the top floor), and many other stores and theaters between San Vicente and La Brea. We used to shop and eat along the nice stores and restaurants along Wilshire. One of my first jobs after high school […]