The City of San Gabriel has long been a local historic preservation movement leader. Its first historic preservation ordinance was adopted in 1965—well before other municipalities—and updated in recent years to reflect a true commitment to its residents and rich history.  To strengthen its ordinance, the City set out to prepare an authoritative account of its history […]

Join us for a house tour, festive cocktail, and hors d'oeuvres at this festive celebration! We're honoring longtime Conservancy supporter Trina Turk, fashion designer and steadfast advocate for California's culture, landscape and architecture.

  Leer este texto en español >> The Los Angeles Conservancy is thrilled to announce a new grant program available to longtime small businesses within Los Angeles County. The Conservancy’s Legacy Business Grant will award ten $5,000 grants to eligible small businesses that have operated and contributed to their community’s history and/or identity for at least 20 […]

La Verne is an example of a city that has an alternate approach to historic preservation. It has no true historic preservation ordinance, yet can still protect identified historic resources throughout the city.  Individual properties can be designated as local landmarks by council resolution, with landmark nominations initiated by either property owner or the City.  However, […]

Monrovia contains a wealth of historic resources, ranging from the late nineteenth century through the postwar era. The city established its historic preservation ordinance in 1995 and has since designated numerous landmarks, including the iconic Aztec Hotel on historic Route 66, as well as one historic district—the Wildrose Tract. Monrovia offers the popular Mills Act […]

Sierra Madre established its historic preservation program in 1987 with the adoption of a historic preservation ordinance.  However, in 1997, the City amended the ordinance language to make landmark designation voluntary for property owners, and the following year placed a measure on the ballot to de-list 29 landmarks.  Preservation advocates countered with a legal case […]

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