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The view of the main entry portico and dome of the Sparkletts Bottling Plant

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Join us at the Ebell of Los Angeles for our 2026 Preservation Awards!

We're hosting the 2026 Preservation Awards on April 14th and the historic Ebell of Los Angeles in Mid-Wilshire! Tickets and sponsorships are now available and our winner announcement is imminent. Stay tuned for an exciting announcement soon.

Tickets and Sponsorships

LAUNCH EVENT

Public Meeting: Altadena Historic Resources Survey and Historic Context Statement

Join us for a public meeting to learn about the Altadena Historic Resources Survey and Historic Context Statement—a project dedicated to documenting and celebrating the full range of Altadena’s historic places, from beloved landmarks to yet-to-be-discovered gems.

2025 Year in Review

COMMUNITY

Last Call: Register Today for the L.A. Historic Neighborhoods Conference!

Join us at Greater Page Temple for the Conservancy’s 2026 L.A. Historic Neighborhoods Conference: Meeting the Moment on February 21. We're thrilled to welcome Cato Hernández of LAist, Evan Lovett of L.A. in a Minute, Lisett B. Chavarela of the L.A. Conservancy for an opening panel moderated by our very own Adrian Scott Fine on how to use social media to make a case for preservation.

ACTION ALERT

Support the Appeal to Preserve the Barry Building

On February 24, 2026, Angelenos for Historic Preservation’s appeal will be heard by the Los Angeles City Council Planning, Land Use and Management (PLUM) Committee, challenging the City’s approval of demolition of the Barry Building (Historic-Cultural Monument #887) and the earlier decision by the Los Angeles Board of Building and Safety Commissioners to deny relief.

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ADVOCACY

Etta James Residence Nominated for Historic-Cultural Monument Status

As part of the L.A. Women’s Landmarks Project, the Los Angeles Conservancy, in partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Where Women Made History initiative and Los Angeles City Council District 15 (CD 15), is nominating the Etta James Residence in the Athens on the Hill neighborhood as a Historic-Cultural Monument (HCM) in recognition of the international legacy of this Grammy award winning performer.

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ADVOCACY

Sparkletts Bottling Plant Under Consideration for Historic Status

On Thursday, February 19, the Sparkletts Bottling Plant will go before the Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) for consideration as a Historic-Cultural Monument (HCM). This is an important step that could help protect the nearly 100-year-old building, which closed in 2025 and is now at risk of redevelopment.

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SEASONAL WALKING TOUR

Lawrence Halprin: Reconnecting the Heart of Los Angeles

Come experience famed landscape architect Lawrence Halprin’s plan to transform downtown Los Angeles through the use of open spaces.

COMMUNITY

Recovery and Rebuilding After Historic L.A. Fires

MEMBER PUBLICATION

The 2025 Fall Issue Is Here

NEW INITIATIVE

Los Angeles Women's Landmarks Project

COMMUNITY

Recovery and Rebuilding After Historic L.A. Fires

MEMBER PUBLICATION

The 2025 Fall Issue Is Here

NEW INITIATIVE

Los Angeles Women's Landmarks Project

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