VOLUME 31 MAR APR 2009 NUMBER 2

“City of the Seekers” Tour Celebrates L.A.’s Unique Spiritual Legacy

by Adam Rubin On Saturday, March 14, the Conservancy and its Modern Committee will hold a special, one-time tour, “City of the Seekers: L.A.’s Unique Spiritual Legacy.” The Los Angeles region has long been considered a place of reinvention and creation, be it in the arts, architecture, personal identity, spirituality, or virtually any other aspect of life. The area is home to a number of religious sites and organizations, many of which started or took root here in the early decades of the twentieth century and are deeply woven into the city’s his- tory. “City of the Seekers” will celebrate this unique identity and the architecture that embodies it. The 1966 Century Plaza Hotel, proposed for demolition and replacement with two 600-foot towers. The hotel Among the five tour sites is the Self-Realiza- received a $36 million facelift a year ago. Photo by Gary Minnaert. tion Fellowship Mother Center on the crest of Mount Washington. Located in the Mission Re- vival-inspired former Mount Washington Hotel Century Plaza Hotel Threatened by (1909), the Self-Realization Fellowship has used the building as its headquarters since 1925. For Massive Redevelopment nearly thirty years, Paramahansa Yogananda, founder of the Self-Realization Fellowship, led by Mike Buhler daily prayer and meditation sessions in the gar- The owners of the Regency Century Plaza Hotel in have announced plans to dens surrounding the hotel and held lectures, semi- raze the highly significant building and replace it with two 600-foot towers. The new project would nars, and writing sessions in the main building. include a boutique hotel, condominiums, and mixed-use space, plus two acres of open space. The Additional tour locations include the 1966 venerable hotel received a $36 million facelift completed in 2008. Chapel of the Jesus Ethic at the Foundation of Built as the centerpiece of Century City, the Century Plaza Hotel was designed by , Niscience in Glendale; the 1936 Philosophical Re- architect of New York’s World Trade Center towers (1964-1971) and Century City’s twin Century Plaza search Society in Los Feliz; the 1896 Bonnie Brae Towers (1975). Yamasaki appeared on the cover of Time magazine in 1963 and was one of several world- House, birthplace of the modern Pentacostal move- renowned architects enlisted by Welton Becket during Century City’s master planning. The twenty- ment in North America; and the 1923 Angelus story hotel was constructed between 1964 and 1966. Its highly elegant design featured a curved shape Temple, a National Historic Landmark and the offering a scenic view from every room and a sweeping facade along the Avenue of the Stars. Innovative in its formal expression, the hotel strongly conveys the postwar optimism of the 1960s. Please see CITY OF THE SEEKERS on page 6 The Century Plaza opened in 1966 and has served ever since as a premiere hotel for celebrities, I N S I D E politicians, and world dignitaries. Its completion also spurred a new wave of development in Century City over the next decade, helping to forge its reputation as a truly modern, world-class destination. The Conservancy News 2 hotel has been nicknamed the “West Coast White House” since the 1970s. brought the Preservation Issues in the News 3 hotel into the spotlight with his frequent stays and two presidential victory celebrations in the 1980s. With meeting rooms, restaurants, shops, and a ballroom large enough to accommodate 2,000 people, the Programs 4 Century Plaza has hosted countless conferences and events for Angelenos and visitors alike. Volunteers 5

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Letter from the President of the Board of Directors: Los Angeles Conservancy 523 W. Sixth Street, Suite 826 Despite the Economy, We’re Busier Than Ever Los Angeles, California 90014 (213) 623-2489 Fax: (213) 623-3909 laconservancy.org by Thom Miller In recent conversations, people have asked, “Is the recession slowing things down at the Con- The Los Angeles Conservancy is a nonprofit servancy?” It would seem that we might have fewer preservation issues at the moment, with tighten- membership organization that works through ing credit and shrinking investments putting the brakes on development. Yet we’re as busy as ever. education and advocacy to recognize, preserve, and Although we’ve seen fewer projects break ground, developers are revitalize the historic architectural and cultural hard at work on proposals and requests for entitlements. They’re ob- resources of Los Angeles County. taining government approvals now for the right to begin projects as soon The Conservancy News is published bi-monthly. as the economy turns around. As in any other year, a number of these Editor: Lisa M. Snyder projects threaten historic resources. Lithography: The Prince of Printing As described in our cover story, the venerable Century Plaza Hotel Board of Directors in Century City is threatened with demolition and replacement by two Thomas R. Miller, President Luis Hoyos, AIA, VP Advocacy 600-foot-tall towers. On the Miracle Mile, the unique Columbia Savings Alison Crowell, VP Membership/Development building is slated to be razed for mixed-use construction that includes Steven D. Archer, VP Education/Community Relations nearly 600 condominiums. In , the Capitol Records tower, Charmaine Atherton, VP Finance/Administration Hollywood Palladium, and CBS Studios building on Sunset Boulevard Mitchell E. Abbott; Roberto E. Barragan; are part of major high-rise projects now in the entitlement process. Brian P. Clark; Clare De Briere; Barbara Flammang, AIA; Robert K. Foster; Although the developers of these three projects have announced plans to save the historic buildings, Greg Harless; Chris Iovenko; Maura M. Johnson; the Conservancy is closely monitoring the proposed new developments and their impact on these Lauren King; Stephanie Kingsnorth, AIA; historic resources. Michael LaFetra; Jackie Kim Park; Kevin Ratner; While the Conservancy is all for sensitive development that meets the needs of the community, Ben Stiller; Trina Turk; Corinne Verdery; new development must respect, preserve, and thoughtfully integrate the historic structures in their Donald Weggeman midst. We’re working harder than ever to make sure this happens. Advisory Council We’re also busy with related efforts that have broad implications on preservation issues. For Margaret Bach; Sally S. Beaudette; Bruce Corwin; Tim Disney; George A.V. Dunning; Amy Forbes; instance, we interviewed candidates for the Los Angeles City Council District 5 seat regarding their Douglas J. Gardner; Albert Greenstein; Curtis Hanson; views on preservation. We mailed transcripts to all Conservancy members who live in Council Robert S. Harris, FAIA; Mary Kay Hight; District 5, which is home to the Century Plaza Hotel and many other historic resources, as well as a Dr. Thomas S. Hines; Kathryn Welch Howe; large number of our members. We also posted the document online at laconservancy.org. While the Huell Howser; Brenda Levin, FAIA; Ronald S. Lushing; Conservancy cannot endorse candidates for public office, we can provide important information to Robert F. Maguire III; Christy McAvoy; Mimi Perloff; Frank Romero; Jack Rubens; Alan Sieroty; help you make informed decisions at the polls. Alison Silver; Joel Wachs; Martin Eli Weil; Needless to say, your membership support is as crucial as ever. Thank you for helping us John H. Welborne; Roland A. Wiley, AIA; protect historic structures that chronicle L.A.’s rich history, strengthen our communities, conserve Ken Williams; Dr. Robert W. Winter our resources, and enrich our lives. Lifetime Cornerstone George A.V. Dunning Stephen and Christy McAvoy Important Member Survey Enclosed Leonard Hill and Ann Daniel The Conservancy needs to know what you think about our current communications Christopher and Ayahlushim Hammond John H. and Martha L. Welborne efforts, including how, what, and when you’d like to hear from us. As a member, your input is critical in helping us find the best ways to communicate with you. Please take a few minutes StaffStaffStaff Linda Dishman, Executive Director to complete the enclosed survey and return it to us by April 1. You can enter to win two April Arrozal, Membership Coordinator reserved seats at a 2009 Last Remaining Seats screening! We’d like to also take this opportu- Michael Buhler, Director of Advocacy nity to remind you that for the most up-to-date information, you can sign up for Conservancy Naomi Castillo, Receptionist E-News at laconservancy.org (click the orange “Sign Up for E-News” button on the left). Flora Chou, Preservation Advocate Thanks in advance for your feedback! Constance Farrell, Communications Coordinator Connie Humberger, Volunteer Coordinator Corrections Adrienne Kisson, Development Manager Annie Laskey, Program Manager In the January/February issue of Conservancy News, the cover story on our 2008 Preservation Karina Muñiz, Community Outreach Coordinator Report Card mistakenly cited L.A. County as spanning over 9.9 million square miles. While it Cindy Olnick, Director of Communications Willow Pappageorge, Administrative Manager might seem that big, the county is actually slightly over 4,000 square miles, with a population of Adam Rubin, Youth Outreach Coordinator over 9.9 million. In the same issue, our Preservation Issues update on the Columbia Savings Trudi Sandmeier, Director of Education building stated that a forty-foot-long bronze water sculpture was 1,300-square-feet. This square Marcello Vavala, Preservation Associate footage actually describes the stained-glass skylight by French artist Roger Darricarrere. We apolo- Thanks to Julius Shulman and The Getty Research gize for the errors. Institute for access to his photography archives.

2 los angeles conservancy newsnewsnews ISSUES Preservation Issues In The News by Mike Buhler, Flora Chou, and Marcello Vavala New Easements eral notable commercial buildings designed by the firm of Curlett & Beelman. Located at 727 West In late December 2008, the Conservancy ac- Seventh Street at the corner of Flower Street in down- cepted facade easements on two significant prop- town Los Angeles, the twelve-story building was erties: the Petitfils-Boos Residence in Windsor completed in 1927. This building is also in the Ital- Square and the Roosevelt Building in downtown ian Renaissance Revival style. Notable features in- Los Angeles. Conservation easements provide the clude a terra cotta-clad facade resembling rusticated strongest method of protecting historic properties stone blocks and an arched entrance on Seventh Street from demolition or inappropriate alteration by re- with columns of purple Levanto marble. Now known quiring all exterior work (and in some cases, speci- as Roosevelt Lofts, this former retail and office struc- fied interior work) to be reviewed and approved ture has been converted into 222 upscale condo- by the easement-holding organization. The Con- miniums by developer Roosevelt Lofts, LLC. The Michael White Adobe. Photo by LAC staff. servancy currently holds easements on twenty-six building is listed in the National Register of Historic properties, ranging from commercial and civic build- Places and is designated as Los Angeles Historic- pool and athletic facilities around the adobe. The ings to residences both modest and monumental. If Cultural Monument #355. adobe was restored by community leaders and has the building is listed in the National Register of For more information about our easement pro- sat vacant for the past few years. Historic Places or is a contributing structure in a gram, you can download a brochure at The Michael White Adobe is locally desig- National Register Historic District, easement do- laconservancy.org/easements.pdf or call Marcello nated as a San Marino landmark and is eligible for nors can deduct the value of the easement as a Vavala, the Conservancy’s preservation associate, listing in the National Register of Historic Places. charitable deduction from their income taxes. at [email protected] or (213) 430-4217. It was documented under the federal Historic Ameri- The Petitfils-Boos Residence, completed in can Building Survey (HABS) in 1935, not long 1922, is an Italian Renaissance Revival-style house Michael White Adobe after the program was established in 1933. located in the Windsor Square Historic Preserva- The Conservancy commented on the initial tion Overlay Zone (HPOZ). It is listed in the Na- The Michael White Adobe on the campus of study for the pool expansion’s environmental im- tional Register of Historic Places and is designated San Marino High School is threatened with demoli- pact report. We urged the school district to inves- as Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument #835. tion in order to expand the school’s swimming pool. tigate alternatives for retaining the delicate adobe Designed by distinguished local architect Charles The San Marino Unified School District has offered in place and, as a last resort, relocating and restor- F. Plummer, the home features a terra cotta-clad to sell the adobe for $1 to anyone willing to relocate ing the structure. The demolition of a historic re- exterior (unusual for a residence) and a red-tiled it. The building is one of only a few dozen nine- source this rare should not be an option. roof, and is set on a raised lawn surrounded by an teenth-century adobes remaining in L.A. County. ornate wall and entrance gates. Constructed around 1845, the adobe was home The monumental Roosevelt Building, named to Michael White, an English sailor who arrived in after President Theodore Roosevelt, is one of sev- California in 1829. With California under Mexican On January 27, the Los Angeles City Council rule at the time, White adopted the name Miguel voted to declare Griffith Park as Historic-Cultural Blanco and became a Mexican citizen in order to be Monument (HCM) #942. At over 4,000 acres, married and own land. In 1928, the San Marino Griffith Park is the largest HCM in the city and School District acquired the adobe and its remain- one of the largest locally designated landmarks in ing land for a future school. Construction of an the country. Since Colonel Griffith J. Griffith and elementary school started after World War II, and his wife deeded land to the city in 1896, Griffith San Marino High School relocated to the site in the Park has evolved to become an integral part of the mid-1950s. The school district built a swimming city. It incorporates many layers of historical im- portance, including cultural and architectural re- sources in addition to wilderness areas. The city’s Office of Historic Resources is working with other city agencies to develop guide- lines for the park’s maintenance and administra- tion. Thank you to the Griffith Family Trust for submitting the nomination, and to Van Griffith and Councilmember Tom LaBonge for their full sup- port of the nomination. Thank you also to all the citizens who wrote letters and attended public hear- ings showing how much this beloved landmark means to the people of Los Angeles. Roosevelt Building. Photo by Bruce Boehner. Petitfils-Boos Residence. Photo by LAC staff.

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Celebrate the Best in L.A. Heritage Day Free for Conservancy Historic Preservation! Members! Join the Conservancy and hundreds of business and community leaders on Thursday, The Conservancy is proud to participate in the second annual L.A. Heritage Day on Sunday, May 14, for our 28th annual Preservation March 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Heritage Square Museum. Presented by the L.A. Heritage Alliance, Awards Luncheon, celebrating outstanding this festival-type event seeks to reconnect the public with greater Los Angeles’ vast range of cultural achievement in the field of historic preserva- institutions and resources. tion. The event takes place from 11:30 a.m. to L.A. Heritage Day offers something for everyone—tours of historic 1:30 p.m. at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in structures; a scavenger hunt and other activities for kids and families; panel . discussions about culture, preservation, and tips for promoting local heritage; Selected by an independent jury of leading and the chance to learn about a variety of local preservation organizations, experts from the fields of architecture, historic museums, and historical societies. preservation, and community development, the The Los Angeles region has more than 200 heritage groups dedicated to Conservancy’s Preservation Awards honor preserving and promoting the rich pasts of various regions, industries, and those who embody the best in preservation in individuals. The L.A. Heritage Alliance was formed in 2008 to help these Los Angeles County. Award recipients include groups leverage their efforts through workshops, networking, and events restoration, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse such as Heritage Day. “We’re working together to preserve the rich history of projects; historic landscape projects; and people greater Los Angeles,” says Brian Sheridan, one of the organizers of the L.A. Heritage Day and L.A. and projects that help to advance education or Heritage Alliance. “Though we’ve been successful as individual groups, as an alliance we can work program development in historic preservation. smarter and more efficiently to preserve our heritage.” Our Preservation Awards Luncheon has earned Admission is free for members of participating groups (including the Conservancy); simply download a reputation as one of the most interesting and a flyer from our website. For more information, please visit laconservancy.org. Hope to see you there! inspiring awards programs in Los Angeles. The luncheon is also one of our key fundraising events. Individual tickets are $125, SAVE THE DATE! and table sponsorships range from $1,250 to $5,000. Your participation will help foster the Member Tickets for LRS Go on Sale Wednesday, April 1 continued revitalization of Los Angeles’ rich architectural and cultural heritage. For details Tickets for the 2009 Last Remaining Seats (LRS) film series will go on sale exclusively to and tickets, visit laconservancy.org or call the Conservancy members on Wednesday, April 1. We hope you’ll take advantage of early ticket Conservancy’s Development Office at (213) sales and join us for another exciting year of LRS in Broadway’s beautiful historic theatres. 430-4204. We hope to see you on May 14! Tickets will be available to the general public on April 15. You’ll receive a printed series brochure in the mail; for a preview of this year’s lineup, please visit laconservancy.org. California Preservation Conference in Palm Springs

The 34th Annual California Preservation Society of Architectural Conference will take place April 16-19 in Palm Historians Conference in Springs. Titled “The Culture of Leisure: Rethink- Pasadena April 1 - 5 ing the California Dream,” the conference fea- tures dozens of sessions in six educational tracks, The Society of Architectural Historians (SAH), among them The Political Playground: The Poli- an international nonprofit membership organization that tics of Preservation; Greening the Culture of Lei- promotes the study and preservation of the built envi- sure: Sustainability and Preservation; More Than ronment worldwide, will hold its 62nd Annual Meet- a Feeling: Preserving Local Character; and Be- ing in Pasadena in early April. Of interest to architec- yond Martini Modern: A Sober Look at Resources tural historians, architects, preservationists, students, of the Recent Past. Exclusive tours will highlight professionals in allied fields, and the interested public, Palm Springs’ mid-century modern architecture, the conference includes tours and education sessions, landscapes, tribal history, and culture of leisure. and kicks off with a day-long preservation colloquium. The conference also includes special events at The Conservancy is proud to participate in planning some of Palm Springs’ most historic and archi- for the conference, and we will lead a walking tour for tecturally significant venues. And of course, at- attendees. For more information, visit sah.org. tendees will present CPF’s signature Three- Minute Success Stories. For details, visit Newly restored Pasadena City Hall will be featured as part of californiapreservation.org or call (415) 495-0349. the SAH Annual Meeting in April. Photo courtesy of Architectural Resources Group.

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Volunteer Profile: Martha Gruft

by Connie Humberger Meet MARTHA GRUFT, a veteran “all- around” volunteer who is responsible, depend- able, and someone you definitely want on your team. Martha has been a Conservancy volun- teer for nineteen years! She is an active member of the Last Re- maining Seats Committee and has worked at every series. She’s also volun- teered at count- less special tours, including all four HPOZ tours, Mainly Main, Spec- tacular/Vernacular, L.A. NOIR-chitecture, and Curating the City: Wilshire Boulevard. These Volunteers Make Things Happen are only a few of Martha’s many volunteer The Conservancy’s annual volunteer appreciation party was held on January 25 at the beautiful and historic Doheny contributions. Mansion on the campus of Mount Saint Mary’s College in the West Adams area. The record number of volunteer guests, pictured in front of the mansion, were treated to tours of the mansion by Doheny docents. A light repast was Born in Massachusetts, Martha gradu- served in the Pompeian Room. The Conservancy thanks all of our volunteers for their hard work and dedication ated from secretarial school and went to work throughout the year. Photo by Ellen Underhill. for a law firm before deciding to vacation in California. Upon arriving, she quickly felt “it was the right place to be.” She rounded up her Special Thanks to the Walking Tour Docents Who affairs in Massachusetts, moved west, and Gave Tours in 2008! has not looked back. Martha got married and had a son, Alex, Tony Abraham Dave Dumars Deanne Neiman Steve Slakey of whom she is very proud. As a boy, Alex Alice Allen Sharon Eastman Steve Ort Don Sloper w had volunteered at local libraries during school. Nancy Arnheim Marcia Enger Gail Ostergren Judith Sobol Martha was not familiar with volunteering, John Arroyo Annabel Enriquez David Peake Lorraine Stark w but when she began reading about Conser- Janis Ashley w Greg Figueroa Ken Pimental Pam Taylor w vancy tours, she thought maybe there was a Bill Barlow Sarah Finer Paul Polocek Jill Thomsen way of connecting by volunteering, and so Ron Barnett w John Ghini w Barbara Pritzkat ww Ed Trosper she followed in her son’s footsteps. She could Reem Baroody Michael Goldstein w Joan Renner Cameron Trowbridge serve, broaden her knowledge, and have fun. David Berman Mike Groszkruger Christina Rice Martin Turnbull That’s what she’s been doing ever since. Kenon Breazeale Karen Hall Stewart Rupp w Christine Upton Martha now volunteers for several or- Bob Brennan Sharon Hartmann Bruce Scottow ww Tony Valdez w ganizations, such as Pasadena Heritage, West Chris Brown Erica Hayward Christina Siden Donald Weggeman v Adams Heritage Association, and the Ameri- Roberta Brown Mike Henderson Judith Siegel Judy Weinstein can Cinematheque. She loves movies, the- Michael Burr Randy Henderson w Herb Silverman Jan Westman ater, good food, and trying new restaurants. Gail Burton Richard Hilton Shannon Simonds Ted Wolfe She is an avid reader, especially of myster- Norm Carter Gordon Johnson ies: she’s on the steering committee for the Bud Coffey Deke Keasbey 2010 West Coast Crime Convention. Yet Grayson Cook Nancy Lilienthal Martha considers her greatest achievement Pamela Corante Eric Lynxwiler to be, by far, her son. Laura Crockett Patricia McGovern w Gave fifteen or more tours in 2008 Thank you, Martha; you are a true asset Marie Demir Rob McManeus ww Gave over twenty tours in 2008 to the Conservancy! Julie Downey Margit Meeker v Gave over thirty tours in 2008

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The hotel was purchased by Next Century Associates in June 2008. In a article from June 3, 2008, Next Century head Michael Rosenfeld called the Century Plaza “a jewel in my hometown.” In the same article, hotel indus- try consultant Alan Reay of Atlas Hospitality called it “an iconic building in a fantastic location.”

Assault on the Sixties

The proposed demolition of the Century Plaza Hotel is the latest evidence of an ongoing assault on the area’s iconic architecture of the 1960s. Just last November, the City of Los Angeles Plan- ning Commission approved the demolition of an- other Century City landmark, Welton Becket’s Gateway West Building (1962), as part of the New Century project. The commission did not require the consideration of preservation alternatives for Photo by LAC staff. the project. Welton Becket’s own offices in Cen- New Members’ Tour of Union Station tury City (Welton Becket, 1960) were demolished in 2005. Each of the 1,580 new members who joined the Conservancy in 2008 was invited to attend a special Other recent losses of significant sixties re- walking tour of historic Union Station on February 7. Thanks to the talented docents – Michael Burr, Greg sources include the National Theatre in Westwood Figueroa, John Ghini, Mike Henderson, Joan Renner, Stewart Rupp, Shannon Simonds, Jill Thomsen, Village (Harold Levitt, 1969) and the Azusa Foot- Donald Weggeman, and Judy Weinstein – who helped make the day such a success! Thank you also to hill Drive-In Theatre (1961). Recently threatened everyone who attended. We welcome you to the Conservancy and hope you will remain active year-round. structures include the Columbia Savings building (Irving Shapiro, 1965) at Wilshire and La Brea, the Commonwealth Savings building (Gerald CITY OF THE SEEKERS Bense, 1961) in North Hollywood, and the Drift- continued from page 1 wood Drive-thru Dairy (1961) in El Monte, which was determined eligible for the California Regis- former home of Aimee Semple McPherson’s Four- ter in November 2008. Buildings from this era are square Gospel church. particularly vulnerable because so few have been Tourgoers will drive themselves to each stop, recognized with landmark designation. Of the 942 where they will receive a docent-led tour of the Historic-Cultural Monuments designated in the site. Tickets are $25 for Conservancy members, City of Los Angeles, fewer than twenty hail from $30 for the general public, and $10 for kids twelve the 1960s, and only three of those are commercial and under. For details and tickets, visit buildings. laconservancy.org. If you have questions, call (213) The Conservancy is working hard to ensure 623-2489 or e-mail [email protected]. fair consideration of alternatives to demolition of The tour is one of several “City of the Seek- the Century Plaza Hotel, as well as the full recog- ers” events in March. Other events include a talk nition of its significance. We will continue to advo- by Erik Davis, author of The Visionary State: A cate for the protection of the Century Plaza Hotel Journey Through California’s Spiritual Land- and other significant resources from the 1960s. scape; “Mystic Los Angeles,” a screening of rare, unusual, and never-before-seen short films and video exploring the mystical side of our city; and “Within Heaven’s Earshot,” an exhibit of religious album covers. Please visit laconservancy.org for details.

RIGHT: The 1966 Niscience Chapel of the Jesus Ethic (top) and the 1909 Self-Realization Fellowship Mother Center (bottom) will be featured on the "City of the Seekers" tour on March 14. Photos courtesy of the Foundation of Niscience (top) and Pfeiffer Partners Architects, Inc. (bottom).

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NOVEMBER 24, 2008 / JANUARY 12, 2009 MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP REPORT APPLICATION

The Los Angeles Conservancy would like to acknowledge the generous Join or renew at laconservancy.org contributions of our new Supporting members, and the new and renewing MEMBERSHIP TYPE (please check one) members of our Sustaining, Benefactor, and Cornerstone groups. o New o Renewal MARBLE CORNERSTONE Kaplan Gehring McCarroll Arch. Carol Midford ($5,000 AND ABOVE) Lighting & Mike and Andrea Felice and Jordan Miller o Gift Aileen Comora Gehring Terry and Doug Mullens Michael and Patricia Klowden Tom Nevermann MEMBERSHIP LEVEL (please check one) CORPORATE GRANITE David and Robin Kopple Cheralyn Olivo CORNERSTONE ($2,500 – 4,999) John Kurtz and Historic West Janie and Alan Orenstein o Individual ($40) L.A. Arena Company, LLC Adams Karen Pederson o Dual/Household ($60) Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. Fred Matthews Nadene and Mike Pickford Jim McClintock Shelley Powsner o Supporting ($100) GRANITE CORNERSTONE The Mike and Corky Hale Stoller Yvonne Z. 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Walking tours begin at 10 a.m. except where noted. Tours are $5 for Conservancy members and children twelve and under; $10 for the general public. Walk-ins are accepted on Art Deco, Evolving Skyline, and Historic Core. Pre-payment is required on all others. For details and reservations, visit laconservancy.org or call (213) 623- ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED 2489.

WEEKLY TOURS Art DecoDecoArt Every Saturday Biltmore Hotel Every Sunday, 2 p.m. Broadway Historic Theatre District Every Saturday Historic Core Every Saturday

BI-WEEKLY AND MONTHLY TOURS Angelino Heights First Saturday Downtown Renaissance: Spring & Main Second and Fourth Saturdays Evolving Skyline First and Third Saturdays Union Station Third Saturday Union Station Family Tour Fourth Saturday, 11 a.m. IMPORTANT: MEMBER SURVEY ENCLOSED (You could win reserved seats at Last Remaining Seats!)

FEATURED WALKING TOUR UPCOMING EVENTS LAC archives Ennis House, a 2008 recipient. LAC archives LAC archives DOWNTOWN RENAISSANCE: “CITY OF THE SEEKERS” TOUR PRESERVATION AWARDS SPRING & MAIN Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. LUNCHEON 2nd and 4th Saturdays Various sites throughout L.A. Thursday, May 14, 11:30 a.m.

Connect L.A.’s past with its future on Our special spring tour explores L.A.’s Join the Conservancy at the Millennium this walk through the former financial unique spiritual identity, both the person- Biltmore Hotel in downtown L.A. to cel- district, now a hub of revitalization. The alities and the places integral to our city’s ebrate the best in historic preservation in tour includes a visit to a loft unit in the history. Don’t miss this one-time tour and 2008. The 28th annual luncheon honors 1904 Building (subject related events! See cover story for details. outstanding contributions to the preserva- to availability). tion of historic sites across L.A. County.