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Vintage L.A. Christmas: A Live Virtual Tour
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community
West Hollywood
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Place
Mariners Village
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Adventures in Architecture
The L.A. Conservancy now offers Adventures in Architecture workshops in person and virtually! Adventures in Architecture workshops take students on a virtual or in-person field trip to significant historic sites located within a unique Los Angeles neighborhood. Students will meet members of the community and learn why protecting historic places matters. All of the Conservancy’s workshops are […] -
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Albert Van Luit Complex
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For Kids & Teachers
The sites and stories of Wilshire Boulevard delight kids of all ages. Wilshire also offers a range of teaching opportunities, from local history to math. See below for downloadable resources including a super-fun Kids’ Guide, lesson plans developed for LAUSD teachers in 2005, a guide to religious spaces on Wilshire, and a five-part Reading Room series […] -
Senate Bill 743
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Preserving Wilshire's History
Wilshire Boulevard is lined with irreplaceable historic structures that embody the rich history of the boulevard, of Los Angeles, and of our culture. The Los Angeles Conservancy has worked hard, along with many others, to preserve and revitalize such Wilshire landmarks as the former May Company, the Bullock’s Wilshire building, the Wiltern Theatre, and the Town […] -
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Los Angeles County
Following three years of planning and effort, the County of Los Angeles adopted its first ever historic preservation ordinance, which went into effect on October 1, 2015. The ordinance becomes the central fixture of the County’s nascent historic preservation program, which includes the Mills Act property tax abatement program. The ordinance spans a vast area including […] -
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Santa Fe Springs Civic Center
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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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San Fernando
San Fernando has made regular and steady progress in implementing several elements of a strong historic preservation program. Beginning in 2002, the city conducted a citywide windshield survey of historic resources, which is currently in the process of being updated. In 2005, San Fernando adopted a Historic Preservation Element as part of its General Plan, which […]