NEWS Jan/Feb 2015 • Volume 37 Number 1 Preservation Award Applications Due January 30 Each year, the Conservancy honors out- standing achievement in historic preservation in County with our Preservation Awards. If you know of a preservation project that deserves special recognition, we encour- age you to apply for our 2015 awards.

While this modest building is unspectacular architecturally, it is culturally significant for the key role it played in the history of puppetry. Photo by Jessica Hodgdon/L.A. Conservancy. Why Cultural Significance Matters by Adrian Scott Fine and Cindy Olnick A modest industrial building on the outskirts of recently raised some important issues about preserving the city’s cultural heritage. The Bob Baker Marionette Theater at 1345 West First Street has been in the news re- cently for two reasons. Its founder, the legendary puppeteer Bob Baker, passed away in late November. Earlier in the fall, the new owner of the theatre property had issued a proposal to redevelop the site as housing, incorporating portions of the theatre building into the design. The notion of reusing the nondescript building in the new development led some in the media and the public eye to question the value of the building and whether it—or rather, its historic Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles, formerly the United Artists Theatre and office tower, a 2014 Preservation use—should be preserved. Award recipient. Photo by Spencer Lowell. In 2009, the theatre was designated as a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument (HCM). Likely the longest-running puppet theatre in the nation and the only one of its kind in Los An independent jury of experts in archi- Angeles, the theatre was officially recognized for its association with Baker and its key role in tecture, historic preservation, and community the history of the art form. Baker was a beloved figure in Los Angeles, and countless Angelenos development will select the award recipients. have fond memories of his shows. We encourage submissions from across Los The Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Ordinance defines a Historic-Cultural Monument as Angeles County that illustrate the value and having “particular historic or cultural significance to the City of Los Angeles.” The ordinance power of preservation. applies to buildings, structures, and even trees and landscapes. It does not, however, apply to Please see AWARDS on page 6 the use of a property. Many historic landmarks survive only because they find vital new uses, as they should. It’s important to understand that when the Bob Baker Marionette Theater was I N S I D E designated as an HCM, it was the building itself that was landmarked, not its use. Conservancy News 2 What is key to the redevelopment of the theatre building, as with any other designated Issue Spotlight 3 landmark, is how to design the new development so as not to overwhelm or marginalize the historic building, even one that is modest architecturally yet rich in cultural significance. Year in Review 4 Please see CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE on page 6 Membership 7 CONSERVANCY NEWS

Welcome Katie Sanborn, Office Manager Los Angeles Conservancy 523 W. Sixth Street, Suite 826 We are excited to welcome Katie Sanborn as the Conser- Los Angeles, 90014 vancy’s new office manager. Katie will keep our day-to-day (213) 623-2489 Fax: (213) 623-3909 operations running smoothly in many areas, including finance, laconservancy.org human resources, operations, information technology, and risk The Los Angeles Conservancy is a nonprofit mem- management. A native Angeleno, Katie holds a bachelor’s bership organization that works through education degree in dance from UC Santa Barbara. She worked most and advocacy to recognize, preserve, and revitalize the historic architectural and cultural resources of recently as data operations manager at tech startup Spokeo. She Los Angeles County. also worked previously at Girls, Inc., and is excited to return Stay Connected! to the nonprofit sector. laconservancy.org facebook.com/losangelesconservancy twitter.com/laconservancy Welcome Tiffany Narváez, Public Relations and instagram.com/laconservancy Marketing Coordinator

Board of Directors Please join us in welcoming Tiffany Narváez as the Hernan Hernandez, President Conservancy’s new public relations and marketing coordinator. James Camp, VP Education/Community Relations Tiffany will help raise the Conservancy’s visibility by fielding Maxine Greenspan, VP Membership/Development Rita Morales Patton, VP Advocacy press inquiries, promoting events, publicizing important Wesley Phoa, PhD; VP Finance/Administration advocacy issues, and enhancing awareness of other initiatives. Linda Bruckheimer; Alice Carr; Mike Deasy; A Southern California native, Tiffany is passionate about local Elizabeth Edwards Harris, PhD; Diane Keaton; David C. Martin, FAIA; Andrew Meieran; Andy Meyers; history and culture. She holds a bachelor’s degree in art history Karen Miller; Eric B. Moore; Cedd Moses; Stacy Paek; from UC Riverside and came to us from Rogers & Cowan, one Bill E. Roschen, FAIA; Susan Strauss; Ted Tanner, AIA; of the nation’s top entertainment PR firms. Jan Westman; Raymond Wu

Advisory Council Charmaine Atherton; Margaret Bach; Welcome Lizette S. Aguilar, Salesforce Administrator Sally S. Beaudette; Bruce Corwin; Tim Disney; George A. V. Dunning; Amy Forbes; We’re also excited to welcome Lizette Aguilar in the new Douglas J. Gardner; Albert Greenstein; Curtis Hanson; and critical role of Salesforce administrator. After implementing Greg Harless; Robert S. Harris, FAIA; Mary Kay Hight; the new constituent relationship management system in 2013, Dr. Thomas S. Hines; Kathryn Welch Howe; Stephanie Kingsnorth, AIA, LEED AP; Michael LaFetra; we realized the vast potential and importance of using Salesforce Brenda Levin, FAIA; Ronald S. Lushing; to its full advantage in advancing our mission. Lizette will Robert F. Maguire III; Christy McAvoy; manage our ongoing transition to, and transformation by, Thomas R. Miller; Frank Romero; Jack Rubens; Salesforce, from training staff to customizing the system to best Alan Sieroty; Alison Silver; Joel Wachs; John H. Welborne; Roland A. Wiley, AIA; Ken Williams; suit our diverse needs. Lizette has twenty years of information Dr. Robert W. Winter technology systems and project management experience in Lifetime Cornerstone retail, corporate, and nonprofit organizations. Most recently, George A. V. Dunning she both worked and volunteered at Dolores Mission in Boyle Heights, where she Leonard Hill Stephen and Christy McAvoy implemented Salesforce. John H. and Martha L. Welborne Staff Willow Pappageorge Leaves Conservancy Staff Linda Dishman, Executive Director Lizette S. Aguilar, Salesforce Administrator After eight years as a key member of the Conservancy team, Willow Pappageorge Marcella Akop, Administrative Assistant left the staff in October to move to Portland, . Willow rose from administrative Laura Dominguez, Preservation Coordinator Adrian Scott Fine, Director of Advocacy assistant to director of administration during her tenure, playing an essential and leading Jessica Hodgdon, Communications Coordinator role in the Conservancy’s operations. Manuel A. Huerta, Community Outreach Coordinator Among many achievements, Willow was instrumental in transforming our technology Adrienne Kisson, Development Manager Annie Laskey, Program Manager more than once—from paper-based to online transactions, sending our first mass email Liz Leshin, Director of Development communications, and most recently, launching Salesforce to integrate a vast range of Tiffany Narváez, PR and Marketing Coordinator information about our diverse constituents. Cindy Olnick, Director of Communications We miss Willow very much, but we wish her all the best and look forward to following Sara Roberts, Membership Assistant Katie Sanborn, Office Manager her adventures in Portland. Bruce Scottow, Educational Outreach Coordinator Marcello Vavala, Preservation Associate Sarah Weber, Director of Education

2 los angeles conservancy news ISSUE SPOTLIGHT City Makes New Strides in Protecting Older and Historic Neighborhoods by Laura Dominguez, Adrian Scott Fine, Manuel Huerta, and Marcello Vavala Preservationists and neighborhood ac- months. The revised ordinance will close a Additionally, two designated structures tivists have reason to celebrate the start of number of controversial loopholes, including were illegally demolished within seven the new year, as there is some relief from so-called “bonuses” that enable builders to months of the Mole-Richardson. In April, over-development in sight. In November, exceed original space allotments by twenty the owner of the San Marino Villas (HCM the Los Angeles City Council unanimously to thirty percent. #870) demolished the Mediterranean Revival passed two measures designed to curtail the In May 2014, Councilmember Paul apartment building without any permits. In city’s burgeoning teardown trend and bolster Koretz introduced the motion directing the November 2013, the owner of an early 1920s neighborhood conservation efforts, following Department of City Planning to make rec- Spanish Colonial Revival house in the Whit- public testimony from residents, neighbor- ommendations for stabilizing construction ley Heights HPOZ tore down the property hood groups, and the Conservancy. activity in older and historic neighborhoods. in its entirety, despite having been issued a The City has witnessed a surge in requests permit only for interior remodel work. Stabilizing Development in Older for HPOZs and RFA Districts, the result of The Los Angeles Department of Building Neighborhoods escalating development pressure in residential and Safety has thoroughly reviewed the cases neighborhoods and the compounding loss of to date and is imposing the maximum penalty Beginning in early 2015, fourteen older community character and overall livability. under the City’s scorched earth policy, which and historic neighborhoods will experience would prohibit any development on the sites much-needed relief from demolition activ- Public Notification of Demolition for five years. ity and out-of-scale new construction for up to two years, the result of a new Interim Prior to the Thanksgiving holiday, the Neighborhood Character Counts Control Ordinance (ICO). The ICO will Council also approved Councilmember Mitch limit single-family home demolitions in five O’Farrell’s August 2013 motion to modify These complementary ordinances reflect neighborhoods awaiting Historic Preservation the City’s demolition process with legislation growing public mobilization in response Overlay Zone (HPOZ) designation: Carthay designed to empower community members to to recurring teardowns and other threats to Square, El Sereno-Berkshire Craftsman Dis- prevent surprise demolitions of unprotected neighborhood livability. Over the past year, trict, Holmby-Westwood, Oxford Square, and historic buildings. the Conservancy has worked closely with Sunset Square. Before demolition permits can be issued residents and activists to shape these vital In nine proposed Residential Floor Area for buildings older than forty-five years, policies, reframing the complex topic of (RFA) Districts, including in part La Brea the new Demolition Notification Ordinance neighborhood conservation as an essential Hancock, Larchmont Village, Miracle Mile, requires property owners to inform abutting conversation about community identity and North Beverly Grove, and Old Granada Hills, neighbors and their Councilmember’s office sustainability. demolition may still occur yet the ICO will of any planned demolition activity, and to post Co-presented by the Conservancy and control the size of new replacement houses. a public notice on the property. The ordinance the Department of City Planning, the L.A. RFA Districts are a relatively new zoning creates a thirty-day window for stakeholders Historic Neighborhoods Conference in Oc- tool in single-family home neighborhoods to potentially negotiate preservation alterna- tober 2014 brought further momentum to that regulate the scale of new development. tives if a significant historic property is af- these citywide efforts, convening more than fected. This might include nominating it for two hundred residents for a lively exchange Historic-Cultural Monument (HCM) status. of ideas. The erosion of historic neighborhood The ordinance also introduces a sixty-dollar fabric—or, as one attendee put it, “reckless fee to cover administrative costs. development ruining the character and culture The ordinance comes on the heels of sev- of the neighborhood and driving out long- eral high-profile demolitions. In June 2014, term residents”—was a central and broadly the Mole-Richardson Studio Depot, a 1930 experienced theme. Art Deco building in Hollywood at La Brea While a long-term, citywide solution to and Willoughby, was torn down without any the teardown trend is still needed, the City

Mansionization in Carthay Square. Photo by Adrian prior notification. Council’s latest actions represent significant Scott Fine/L.A. Conservancy. Because the building was not landmarked progress. Now we need to speed up the pro- and a replacement project was not yet known, cess to bring new tools online to help more In addition to these targeted restrictions, the property owner was able to obtain the neighborhoods. Thank you to everyone who the ICO establishes a process for amending proper permits without public notice or re- spoke out on behalf of these ordinances and, the City’s 2008 Baseline Mansionization view by the Los Angeles Office of Historic especially, to Councilmembers Koretz and Ordinance (BMO) over a period of eighteen Resources. O’Farrell for their strong leadership.

Jan | Feb 2015 3 YEAR IN REVIEW Thank You for Your Support in 2014! Last year was a successful one for the Conservancy, and we want to thank each and every one of our members for your support. Here are some highlights of what you helped us achieve. The statistics are from calendar year 2014 as of press time. Just as every membership makes a difference, every action taken on behalf of a specific issue—from writing a letter or attending a hearing to spreading the word to your friends—makes a difference. Thank you!

Impact Engagement Visibility

• Benefitted from the hard work of340 • As of press time, had 6,208 active • Had more than 413,000 website visits volunteers member households, representing more by over 300,000 individuals than $566,000 in general support for • Took direct action to help preserve 64 • Appeared in the media 180 times our advocacy and education programs threatened historic places • Spoke at 29 conferences, classes, and • Convened 213 people for the L.A. • Analyzed and commented on 20 envi- community meetings Historic Neighborhoods Confer- ronmental impact reports ence, co-sponsored by the City of Los • Neared 19,000 “likes” on Facebook • Provided technical assistance to 250 Angeles Office of Historic Resources, • Reached over 9,000 followers on callers to help people learn how to protect the Twitter character of their communities • Interviewed candidates for Los Ange- • Passed the 2,000 follower mark on les County Supervisorial District 1 and • Welcomed 12,456 moviegoers to the Instagram and introduced the posted transcripts online 28th season of Last Remaining Seats #LAStoryhood hashtag, with more • Provided support to 6 neighborhoods • Took a record 11,000 guests on our than 600 photos tagged to date seeking historic district designation downtown walking tours, including • Released the 2014 Preservation Report 906 school and college students Card, assessing the state of preserva- • Led 12 young preservationists (ages Your Membership Has tion policy in 89 jurisdictions in Los 11-13) on our Adventures in Architec- a Direct Impact Angeles County, and worked with 8 ture summer program for inner-city communities to improve their scores youth in partnership with the Heart of • Raised over $42,000 for our Preser- Los Angeles (HOLA) vation Advocacy Fund, which goes • Introduced 30 future city builders (ages 71% beyond membership dues to support 15-17) to preservation and the great Events and General our preservation efforts work of preservation architects in part- Donations nership with ACE Mentor Program • Hosted over 50 attendees at two Re- 29% Top Preservation “Wins” generación workshops focused on the Membership preservation of sites related to Latino/a • Funding for Neighborhood Conser- heritage vation/HPOZ staffing included in City of L.A.’s budget • Shared some of L.A.’s amazing • Interim Control Ordinance (ICO) Modern buildings with 350 aficiona- will provide relief from teardowns dos through four events hosted by our and mansionization in 14 neighbor- Modern Committee Revenue from membership represents hoods (see page 3) • Hosted 2,074 people at additional pub- nearly one-third of the Conservancy’s • Demolition Notification Ordinance lic tours and programs, spanning from annual income. The majority of this will prevent surprise demolitions of Sherman Oaks to Venice revenue directly supports our dual unprotected historic buildings (see mission of advocacy and education. • Partnered on events with Bringing page 3) By maintaining your Conservancy Back , Los Angeles Heritage • Paul R. Williams-designed Hunt membership, you play an important Alliance, CicLAVia, and Casa Libre Residence spared from demolition role in helping to preserve, revitalize, • Angel Food Donuts sign in Long and promote Greater Los Angeles’ Beach saved and repurposed as part architectural and cultural heritage. of new Dunkin’ Donuts

4 los angeles conservancy news PROGRAMS

Thank You, 2014 Walking Tour Docents! VOLUNTEER PROFILE: Alice Allen Julianna Herrera ¹ Monica Rejniak ¹ MICHELLE GERDES Janis Ashley Ann Hobbs Dennis Ritchey* by Bruce Scottow Reem Baroody Robin Holding ¹ Vince Robbins Liliana Barrios ¹ Gordon Johnson Jerome Robinson* “As a Conservancy volunteer, Kenon Breazeale* Cathy Jurca Kip Rudd ¹ I’ve gotten through the doors of Bob Brennan Leah Kabaker* Nico Saez places I’d never see otherwise!” Margaret Briggs Holly Kane Judith Siegel -Michelle Gerdes Chris Brown Deke Keasbey Herb Silverman Michelle’s Roberta Brown Anne Kelly Shannon Simonds comment reso- Gail Burton Leslie Lambert ** Kim Skavaril Kathleen Campbell Nancy Lilienthal Steve Slakey nates with so Cathy Cleveland Jeremy Loudenback Pam Taylor* many of our vol- Bud Coffey Mary Ann Lovato David Thompson ¹ unteers, who of- Carolyn Coughlin-Grimm Eric Lynxwiler Nicole Thompson ten cite the sig- Jay Cywan Sterling Mackinnon ¹ Jill Thomsen nificant benefits Julie Downey Lindsay McMenamin ¹ Beth Topping ¹ Marcia Enger Steve Melli Ed Trosper of helping out Greg Figueroa* Carolyn Mitchell* Priscilla Ulene with events at sites rarely open Danny Fisk ¹ Lilly Morcos ¹ Chris Upton to the public. Michelle was quick David Fitzgerald Libby Motika ¹ Tony Valdez to add that getting through those Katie Frank Deanne Neiman Donald Weggeman** doors for free is a definite plus! John Ghini* Andrew Odom Jan Westman As a third-generation Angeleno Mike Goldstein Steve Ort Mary Alice Wollam Larry Goodfried Matthew Parrent ¹ Erik Yesayan (her grandfather was a conductor Jenny Goodwin David Peake on the Red Cars), Michelle has long Erica Gutierrez Kay Pegram* ¹ Part of the 2014 docent been familiar with the region’s his- Kellie Hardick John Pesetski training class tory, culture, and architecture. She Erica Hayward Barbara Petersmeyer ¹ * Gave more than 20 began volunteering for the Conser- Mike Henderson Vivian Pine Randy Henderson Erika Pinto ¹ tours in 2014 vancy in 2003 and was soon serving Ricardo Hernandez Paul Polacek ** Gave more than 30 on the Last Remaining Seats com- Oscar Hernández Janet Raffalow ¹ tours in 2014 mittee, as well as helping at the film series’ screenings. Theatre preservation and his- Congratulations to Our 2014 Docent Class tory are of special interest to Mi- chelle. As a volunteer, she created the theatre “history boards” dis- played at Last Remaining Seats screenings. She chips in for other Conservancy events as well, recall- ing with particular fondness (?) her exterior docent role at the Hughes Aircraft Company campus tour a few years back. Tour attendees might remember—as Michelle certainly does—that the city was drenched with over five inches of rain that day! Michelle also volunteers at the Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation (LAHTF), where she has worn nearly every hat imaginable. Besides minding the manners The 2014 docent class trained on six different Conservancy tours: Angelino Heights, Art Deco, Broadway, Downtown Renaissance, Historic Downtown, and Union Station. Encompassing extensive classroom work, independent of her two rescue cats, Michelle study, and training out in the field, the training takes approximately four months to complete. The next class will finds time to craft jewelry and art take place in spring 2016 (no class is scheduled for 2015). For information on applying, visit laconservancy.org/ walking-tour-docents. Photo by Annie Laskey/L.A. Conservancy. lamps from vintage items.

Jan | Feb 2015 5 ISSUES

AWARDS CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE continued from page 1 continued from page 1 Telling the Full Story The City of Los Angeles has designated Projects honored in the past have While architectural icons are vital to other cultural landmarks, including the former varied widely, from sensitive restora- our history and will always be integral to the Venice West Café at 321 South Ocean Front tion, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse Conservancy’s work, they don’t tell the full Walk (designated in 2010), which epitomized projects, to groundbreaking advocacy and story. Architecturally unspectacular buildings the postwar Bohemian counterculture in Los education efforts undertaken by individu- also deserve recognition for the important Angeles. In East L.A., the Maravilla Handball als or groups. Eligible projects must be roles they’ve played in defining our com- Court and El Centro Grocery, built by—and located in Los Angeles County and must munities. They require us to dig deeper and integral to—the surrounding multicultural have been completed by December 31, look beyond just the façade of a building to community, was listed in the California Reg- 2014. fully understand what stories can be told. ister of Historical Resources in 2012. Applications must be received no These stories come alive and are much more later than Friday, January 30, 2015. meaningful when the physical building in You can download the application from which they occurred still exists. laconservancy.org/awards or request one In addition to the Bob Baker Marionette by contacting our office at (213) 623- Theater, buildings designated for their cul- 2489 or [email protected]. We tural significance include Bukowski Court, will announce the recipients in the spring. a 1920s bungalow court at 5124 West De- We will present the awards at our Longpre Avenue in Hollywood. Its modest 34th Annual Preservation Awards Lun- Spanish Colonial Revival design is ubiquitous cheon on Thursday, May 7. With throughout Los Angeles. Yet this landmark around 600 guests, the luncheon is a served as home to a budding poet and novel- great chance to network while learning ist named Charles Bukowski from 1963 to the compelling and inspiring stories 1972, as he transitioned from his job at the of the award recipients. Watch for post office to the writing career that brought more information in upcoming issues him international renown. of this newsletter and in our monthly Once threatened with demolition, Bu- E-News email newsletter. We hope to see kowski Court was designated as an HCM you there! in 2008. It has since been renovated by its Maravilla Handball Court. Photo from Conservancy archives. owners and is a popular destination for liter- ary and cultural tourists. Designated the same year as Bukowski Recognizing cultural significance does Court, the former Black Cat bar at 3909 not mean preserving every old building in Los West Sunset Boulevard became an HCM for Angeles. All landmarks must meet a threshold the key role it played in Los Angeles’ gay of significance based on nationally accepted rights movement. On New Year’s Eve 1966, standards and criteria. Yet, rightly, these Los Angeles police officers raided the Silver criteria include not only architectural merit Lake bar, beating and arresting patrons for or pedigree, but the people and events that, Project team from Rancho Los Alamitos, 2014 together, convey our rich cultural heritage. Preservation Award recipient, with Conservancy lewd conduct. Hundreds of protesters held a Executive Director Linda Dishman. Photo by peaceful demonstration in front of the Black Jurisdictions near and far have made Larry Underhill. Cat the following February—more than two great strides in recognizing and protecting years before the famed Stonewall Riots in places of cultural significance. The City of New York City. Los Angeles and other cities in the county have started down the important path of em- bracing the full breadth of our heritage. While we have only scratched the surface, this is a journey that the Conservancy fully supports. Plan to join the Conservancy and the Department of City Planning Office of His- toric Resources in the spring for a Landmark This! workshop where we will focus on 2013 photo of the Black Cat. Photo from Conservancy designating sites of cultural significance. archives.

6 los angeles conservancy news MEMBERSHIP SEPTEMBER 24 / DECEMBER 4 MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP REPORT MATTERS

The Los Angeles Conservancy would like to acknowledge the Your membership provides the generous contributions of our new Supporting members, and the Conservancy with crucial operat- new and renewing members of our Sustaining, Benefactor, and ing funds, as well as strength in Cornerstone groups. numbers to maintain a powerful CORPORATE MARBLE David K. and William Bell and voice for preservation. Thank you! CORNERSTONE Elizabeth S. Thompson Michael Meyer ($5,000 - $9,999) Joyce Zaitlin Martha Blessington-Padilla AIMCO Serena Brosio and Mark Olsen SUSTAINING Robert Brothers YOUR MEMBERSHIP MARBLE CORNERSTONE ($250 - $499) Bert Cassan ($5,000 - $9,999) Kim and Michael Anton David Churchill DOLLARS AT WORK Linda Brettler and Craig Bartelt and Nick Mercado Cathy Colloff Matthew Weiner Hamid Behdad Kathie Dagermangy Did you know that a third of Linda and Jerry Bruckheimer Susan I. Bernatz Kevin Daley the Conservancy’s revenue comes Ralph Bijou and Laurie Minc Jo Ann Dawson CORPORATE GRANITE Leo and Dorothy Braudy Stuart and Beverly Denenberg from membership? That makes CORNERSTONE Janet and Jay Cohen Brian A. Duarte you a critical partner in our mission ($2,500 - $4,999) Mr. and Mrs. Bud Cohn Rick and Sharon Ellingsen AEG Catherine Collinson Elizabeth Fenner and of using advocacy and education Gensler Sue Derickson Brian Robinson Martin Architecture and Thomas De Simone and Kathryn Fogarty to recognize, preserve, and revi- Design Workshop Jason Wright Terry Foreman talize the historic architectural and Rising Realty Partners Snowdy Dodson Ann Goldblatt Thomas Ford Eileen Goodis and Eric Strom cultural resources of Los Angeles GRANITE CORNERSTONE Kirk Funkhouser Brock Harris County. ($2,500 - $4,999) Bruce Gainsley Alexis G. Hoen Richard and Eileen Garson Philip J. Gold Timothy Holdener As one of our more than 6,000 Eric Kranzler Mr. and Mrs. Greenberg Curtis Holguin Ann and Robert Ronus Lore Hilburg Judith Hyman member households, you help give Watling Foundation Dana Hunter Arturo Jimenez Sue Abbe Kaplan Julia C. Johnson and the Conservancy a significant voice CORPORATE LIMESTONE Linda and Michael Keston Christopher E. Marcil for preservation in our community, CORNERSTONE Mr. and Mrs. Charles Knobler David Kamada and Hope Fujita ($1,000 - $2,499) Jonathon Komack Sharon Keith enabling us to advocate for our his- The Hearst Corporation David and Robin Kopple Lynn Kouf toric neighborhoods and individual Interscape Construction, Inc. Boyd and Helena Krout Anita Landecker Kilroy Realty Corporation Joseph Lumarda Edward Levin places that are too valuable to lose. Marmol Radziner Leslie S. Lyndon and Bill Carey Rikki Levine Page & Turnbull Elizabeth Mahoney Roger Lighthart Because of you, we can: Steinberg Architects Blake McCormick Lee Livingston Tim Barber Ltd. Mr. and Mrs. Mary Ann Lovato • Meet with elected officials Gordon McWilliams Toni Maier and other decision makers LIMESTONE Lauren Nakasuji Sue Ann McElroy and CORNERSTONE Michael Olecki and Jon Stiklorius to voice concerns and find ($1,000 - $2,499) Karen Bodner Louis Miller solutions David Caruso Lannette Pabon and Kathleen Nolen and Aileen Comora Ross Schwartz Samantha Sidley • Work with community mem- Doug and Susan Gardner Jason Pritchett Ramon M. Ortega Katherine and David Hensley Mr. & Mrs. Bradley Roe Margaret and Lauren Parsons bers out in the field John Mark Horton Gary and Christy Roeber Jane and Don Pinkerton Alan Katz and Jerry Simmons Ruth Ross Joel Rane • Advocate for stronger tools Kenneth Korman Maggie Roth George Redfox Alan Merson James and Sylvia Rothman Chuck Robertson and to protect places and incen- Thomas R. Miller Jill Scheetz Marianne Weyman tivize preservation Rita Morales Patton Dennis Schroeder Ruth Sabean Howard Sherman and Robert Shiell Laura Skoczylas and • Provide technical assistance J. Gregg Houston Richard Stanley Tony Newman Akio Tagawa and Yui Suzuki Bob Stiefel Cecelia Sonsini and and training to residents, city Peg Yorkin Judy Stuart Barbara Bettke Alicia Syres Mary Kate Spach staff, and others working to BENEFACTOR Willie Thomas Bunny Stivers protect the historic places ($500 - $999) Jon and Ann Vitti Deborah Tavlin William and Miriam Blahd Michael A. Vorhaus Carol Tavris that make L.A. unique Gary Cohn Suzanne Wallander Emily and Jonathan Tillman Perla Eston – Mr. and Mrs. Alec Wisner John Trautmann As we begin the new year, we Olimpia Foundation Haydee Urita-Lopez and want to thank you for your ongoing Barbara and Douglas Hadsell SUPPORTING Art Lopez David Jacot and Francis Diaz ($100 - $249) Gidon Vardi, Ph.D and commitment to and support of the M. Alfred and Marilee Karlsen Lilia Aceves Debra Vardi Tracy King and Michael Davis Claudia Allen Pam Wald Los Angeles Conservancy! Judy McKee Henning Andersen Dan Weiss Susan Nickerson and Sharon Arnett Margarita Wuellner Alex Olivares Gayle Baddin Ken Yerke and Bill Yaryan Patricia and Paul Sinclair Sharon Baranoff Roberta H. Young George Takei Colin Barkley Jan | Feb 2015 7 CONSERVANCY WALKING TOURS

Walking tours begin at 10 a.m. except where noted. Tours are $5 for Conser- vancy members and children twelve and under; $10 for the general public. Walk-ins are accepted on most tours. Pre-payment is required on Angelino Heights, Biltmore Hotel, and Broadway. For details and reservations, visit ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED laconservancy.org. Questions? Call the Conservancy office at (213) 623-2489.

WEEKLY TOURS Art Deco Every Saturday Biltmore Hotel Every Sunday, 2 p.m. Broadway: Historic Theatre & Commercial District Every Saturday Historic Downtown Every Saturday Union Station Every Saturday

BI-WEEKLY AND MONTHLY TOURS Angelino Heights First Saturday Downtown Renaissance: Spring & Main Second and Fourth Saturdays Modern Skyline For the latest information about issues and First and Third Saturdays, 2 p.m. Youth, family, and group tours by arrangement; events, visit laconservancy.org. call (213) 623-2489 for information. UPCOMING EVENTS Photo by Annie Laskey/L.A. Conservancy Photo by Wilshire Boulevard Temple. Photo by Tom Bonner. Tom Photo by Temple. Wilshire Boulevard

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Each year, the Conservancy honors 2015 marks the 35th anniversary Stay up to date with the latest on outstanding preservation projects in of the Conservancy’s walking tour Conservancy events and issues. To Los Angeles County. Applications for program. Help us celebrate by subscribe, click “Newsletter” on the the 2015 awards are due January 30. attending one of our tours listed top menu bar at laconservancy.org Details on page 1. above, and look for special events or edit your website user account. throughout the year.