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Ability to Designate Historic Districts
By designating historic districts, communities can protect large numbers of historic resources and preserve the unique, authentic character of historic neighborhoods. In many cases, a local historic preservation ordinance includes language allowing for the designation of historic districts. In other cases, a community establishes a separate ordinance for this express purpose. Historic districts may be referred […] -
Community Leadership Boot Camp
Preparing the next generation of preservation advocates -
2015 Beverly Hills Historic Preservation Ordinance Amendments
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Group Tours (Virtual/In-Person)
Explore Los Angeles' history and iconic architectural gems virtually or in person with your own personal docent! -
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Huntington Park
Huntington Park has a rich history and many significant resources. The city adopted a historic preservation ordinance in 2006, Huntington Park’s centennial, after carefully studying effective ordinances in other cities. One of the ordinance’s most notable provisions is the ability to designate significant public or semi-public interior spaces and signage, in addition to landmarks and […] -
History of LGBTQ Los Angeles
The LGBTQ history of Greater Los Angeles touches upon the many racial, gender, religious, sexual, and socioeconomic identities and communities that contribute to the diversity of the region. To date, current literature on queer history and, more specifically, the queer history of Los Angeles, is sporadic and largely incomplete. (Read how and why we use the […] -
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Signal Hill
Signal Hill does not currently have a historic preservation ordinance, though the City’s Crescent Heights Historic District Specific Plan established in 2002 provides limited protection for that neighborhood. The City can delay demolition for up to three months for historic houses located in the district, but cannot deny issuance of a demolition permit. The City […] -
Los Angeles Needs Stonger Demolition Deterrents
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Japanese American Heritage
Japanese immigration to the United States first began to boom in the 1880s, following the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. The absence of Chinese laborers created tremendous opportunities for other low-wage workers, although Japanese immigration would be curtailed in the early twentieth century due to an agreement between the U.S. and Japan. […] -
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Crossroads of the World
Completed in 1936, Crossroads of the World was one of the first outdoor shopping centers in the country. -
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Annenberg Community Beach House at Santa Monica State Beach
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American Marine Corporation (Los Angeles Yacht Club)