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Local State Historic Parks on Closure List by Adrian Scott Fine On May 12, the Conservancy honored the Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park with a 2011 Preservation Award for its outstanding preservation and recent reopening. Imagine our surprise the very next day, when the museum appeared on California State Parks’ list of parks it plans to permanently close due to the state budget crisis. The list of seventy parks includes five in Los Angeles County (four of which are designated as historic) and forty percent of LEFT: The Conservancy obtained an easement in 1985 from developer Wayne Ratkovich for the 1931 Pellissier Building and Wiltern Theatre. Photo from L.A. Conservancy archives. RIGHT: The Conservancy also holds all state historic parks in California. an easement protecting the original exterior, interior, and landscape features of the Joseph Residence and Stabilizing and restoring the Antelope Apartments, built between 1946 and 1970. Photo by Dean Cheng. Valley Indian Museum building took nearly a decade of planning, two years of construction New Web Feature Showcases (including a temporary delay due to the loss of funding), and $1.4 million. In addition to the irony of the timing, closing the museum after Conservancy Conservation Easements investing so much time, effort, and money by Adrian Scott Fine would squander these resources as well as Saving historic places rarely takes a one-size-fits-all approach; the Conservancy most our heritage. often applies a different set of tools and strategies in each case. While much of our work typi- The other Los Angeles County state cally involves years of effort nudging a project toward a preservation outcome, the best way parks on the hit list are Los Encinos in Encino, to permanently save a historic resource is through a conservation easement. An easement is Pio Pico in Whittier, Saddleback Butte in a legal agreement recorded on the title of the property that runs in perpetuity with the deed, Lancaster (not a historic park), and Santa regardless of the owner. Susanna Pass in Chatsworth. Permanently Through a new feature on our website, the Conservancy for the first time can showcase closing these and sixty-five other parks would our diverse collection of twenty-seven easement properties. The new Conservancy Easements be incredibly short-sighted and unprecedented section includes a description of each property and a slideshow with photos of the historic ele- in California’s rich history of parks. ments that each easement covers. To explore this exciting new feature, visit laconservancy.org. State Parks has proposed park closures in the past, and the National Trust for Historic Easements in a Nutshell Preservation has twice included California’s An easement is basically a private or partial legal interest transferred by a property owner state parks on its annual list of America’s 11 to a qualified preservation nonprofit organization (in this case, the Conservancy) or govern- Please see state parks on page 4 ment entity. The owner continues to own the property but transfers the specific set of rights represented by the easement to the easement-holding organization. As the easement-holding i n s i d e organization, the Conservancy is responsible for monitoring the property’s condition, review- Conservancy News 2 ing any proposed changes to the property, and ensuring that any alterations conform to the Preservation Issues in the News 3, 4, 6 Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation (nationally recognized and widely used Programs 5 preservation standards). Please see EASEMENTS on page 6 Membership 7 c o n s er v a n c y n ew s Eldon Davis (1917-2011) Los Angeles Conservancy 523 W. Sixth Street, Suite 826 Renowned architect Eldon Davis passed away April 22 at age 94. His firm Armét Los Angeles, California 90014 and Davis (now Armét Davis Newlove Architects) created many of Los Angeles’ most (213) 623-2489 Fax: (213) 623-3909 laconservancy.org innovative postwar commercial structures, gaining international acclaim for their restau- rants and coffee shops. The Los Angeles Conservancy is a nonprofit mem- The prolific firm “established Coffee Shop Modern bership organization that works through education as a major popular modern style,” wrote Alan Hess in the and advocacy to recognize, preserve, and revitalize the historic architectural and cultural resources of seminal book Googie: Fifties Coffee Shop Architecture. Their Los Angeles County. exuberant work uniquely interpreted the Googie style and

The Conservancy News is published bi-monthly. created some of our most beloved landmarks. Characterized Editor: Los Angeles Conservancy by soaring rooflines, walls of glass, lush plantings, and eye- Printing: Jano Graphics catching signage, their designs reflected postwar optimism, Board of Directors the space age, and the booming car culture. Yet at heart, they Charmaine Atherton, President created solutions for commercial needs, from time-saving Stephanie Kingsnorth, AIA, LEED AP; VP Advocacy Clare De Briere, VP Membership/Development open kitchens to economical use of materials in new ways. Steven D. Archer, VP Education/Community Relations Armét and Davis were responsible for the design of Maura M. Johnson, VP Finance/Administration thousands of restaurants. Their prototypes for national chains Photo by Larry Underhill. Mitchell E. Abbott; Roberto E. Barragan; Linda Bruckheimer; Barbara Bundy; such as Denny’s and Big Boy were expanded throughout the Barbara Flammang, AIA; Robert K. Foster; U.S. and abroad. Yet they also created designs for many individual locations and small Dexter Henderson; Hernan Hernandez; Diane Keaton; chains, including Norm’s, Pann’s, the Wich Stand on Slauson Avenue, and Romeo’s Times Michael LaFetra; Andrew Meieran; Eric B. Moore; Rita Morales Patton; Cedd Moses; Jackie Kim Park; Square (now Johnie’s Wilshire). Susan Strauss; Donald Weggeman A native of Washington State, Davis graduated from the USC School of Architecture

Advisory Council in 1942. He focused on military and industrial projects during World War II. After working Margaret Bach; Sally S. Beaudette; Bruce Corwin; at the firm of Spaulding and Rex, Davis and former USC classmate Louis Armét formed Tim Disney; George A. V. Dunning; Amy Forbes; their own firm in 1947. They expected to specialize in industrial design yet flourished with Douglas J. Gardner; Albert Greenstein; Curtis Hanson; Greg Harless; Robert S. Harris, FAIA; Mary Kay Hight; a vast range of commercial (and some residential) projects, from churches and country Dr. Thomas S. Hines; Kathryn Welch Howe; clubs to banks and bowling alleys. Huell Howser; Brenda Levin, FAIA; Ronald S. The Conservancy’s Modern Committee held a lecture and exhibition of the firm’s Lushing; Robert F. Maguire III; Christy McAvoy; Thomas R. Miller; Mimi Perloff; Frank Romero; work in 1993 and presented Davis and partner Victor Newlove with its Modern Master Jack Rubens; Alan Sieroty; Alison Silver; Joel Wachs; award last year. Davis was a special guest at our 2005 Curating the City: Wilshire Blvd. John H. Welborne; Roland A. Wiley, AIA; tour of Johnie’s Wilshire. We will always remember his kindness and vitality, and we will Ken Williams; Dr. Robert W. Winter continue our work to honor his indelible contributions to the Southern California landscape. Lifetime Cornerstone George A. V. Dunning Leonard Hill Conservancy Staff Changes Stephen and Christy McAvoy We are delighted to welcome Bruce Scottow (pictured) to John H. and Martha L. Welborne the Conservancy staff as our new educational outreach coordi- Staff Linda Dishman, Executive Director nator. Bruce is a native of Long Island and holds a bachelor’s Jessica Burns, Communications Coordinator degree in sociology from Hartwick College in New York. After Flora Chou, Preservation Advocate a long career in transportation, he was introduced to the Con- Lauren Everett, Receptionist Adrian Scott Fine, Director of Advocacy servancy and our walking tours in 2007. He has been one of our Connie Humberger, Volunteer Coordinator most active walking tour docents ever since and has volunteered Adrienne Kisson, Director of Development for our special tours and Last Remaining Seats. Bruce joined Annie Laskey, Program Manager the education team in May, focusing on volunteer services and Karina Muñiz, Community Outreach Coordinator Cindy Olnick, Director of Communications youth outreach while helping with all educational programs and events. Please join us in Willow Pappageorge, Administrative Manager welcoming Bruce to the Conservancy staff. Trudi Sandmeier, Director of Education We recently bid a bittersweet farewell to Abby Matthews, who left her position as Bruce Scottow, Educational Outreach Coordinator Marcello Vavala, Preservation Associate membership assistant in June. She now works as a grants coordinator for GOOD Magazine, managing a portfolio of grant recipients from the Pepsi Refresh Project. In her two years Thanks to the Getty Research Institute for access to the Julius Shulman photography archive. at the Conservancy, Abby was responsible for the bulk of the Conservancy’s membership records and helped coordinate several campaigns to help increase membership. We will miss Abby, but we wish her all the best in her new position.

2 los angeles conservancy n e w s i s s ue s Preservation Issues in the News by Flora Chou, Adrian Scott Fine, Karina Muñiz, and Marcello Vavala Leuzinger High School Spurred by the recent passage of two bond measures, the Centinela Valley Union High School District launched a series of construction projects at Leuzinger High School in the South Bay city of Lawndale. The projects have moved forward without any environmental review or evaluation of potential historic resources on the eighty-one- year-old campus. Located on Rosecrans Avenue near Haw- Architecture at Leuzinger High: the PWA Moderne girls’ gym (left) and one of the postwar-era “finger” buildings (right), recently proposed for demolition. Photos by Flora Chou and Save Leuzinger’s Legacy. thorne Boulevard, Leuzinger High School opened in 1930 in what was then a largely on historic resources and evaluate alternatives Developed on a former avocado grove, agricultural setting. The school acquired a to mitigate those impacts. the neighborhood reflects a mix of architec- distinctive identity soon after opening: in While not every older school campus tural styles, including Craftsman, American return for providing staging facilities for as- is historic, the Conservancy does believe Colonial Revival, and Period Revival. It is a pects of the 1932 Summer Olympics held in that the Leuzinger High School campus is prime example of what a typical residential Los Angeles, the school was authorized to use potentially significant and should be properly subdivision once looked like in Hollywood. the Olympic rings and motto as its emblem. evaluated. The campus contains a number Many of the homes feature wide front While the school’s identity as the home of irreplaceable buildings that tell the story porches, and the streets are now lined with of the Olympians is secure, the campus’ of both the school’s and Lawndale’s growth lush landscaping. The next time you’re in the physical identity is not: the school district and development. Some of the buildings neighborhood, drive by to see this charming has an aggressive demolition and construc- were designed by noted Southland architect enclave for yourself. tion schedule. In August 2010, the district T. C. Kistner of the firm Kistner, Wright, and demolished the school’s 1930s Industrial Arts Wright. They include a 1936 PWA Moderne Golden State Mutual Building Building, and all seven single-story “finger” girls’ gymnasium that was financed in part classroom buildings were slated for demoli- through a Public Works Administration grant. On June 1, the Los Angeles City Council tion as early as June 2011 until plans were The school expanded after World War II with officially declared the Golden State Mu- temporarily withdrawn. Referred to as finger new structures including the now-threatened tual Life Insurance Company Building (Paul buildings for their long, slender shape and finger buildings and the boys’ gymnasium, Williams, 1949) as a City of Los Angeles often arranged in rows with courtyard space which features exposed structural arches. Historic-Cultural Monument (HCM). Local in between, these structures typify postwar By reinvesting in its existing buildings, landmark status ensures that the city’s Office California schools and feature such green Leuzinger, like many other historic schools, of Historic Resources and Cultural Heritage design elements as passive solar shading. can continue to meet the needs of students Commission will review proposed changes to The Daily Breeze reported in October 2010 and the community while providing high-per- the building’s significant elements. that “about three-quarters of Leuzinger High forming facilities for the twenty-first century. With the recent closure of the Golden would be torn down and rebuilt.” State Mutual Life Insurance Company, the Local residents and Leuzinger alumni Hollywood Grove HPOZ Conservancy’s Modern Committee, West recently formed an advocacy coalition called Adams Heritage Association, and others are Save Leuzinger’s Legacy. In May, Conser- In May, Hollywood Grove became Los working to keep the building’s many historic vancy staff attended a board meeting of the Angeles’ twenty-eighth historic district, or features intact (see cover story, May/June school district and urged the school board to Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ). Conservancy News). These elements include prepare an environmental impact report (EIR) Located north of Franklin Avenue between two site-specific murals that flank the upper as part of its ongoing plans. We emphasized Canyon Drive and St. Andrews Place, the portion of the building’s double-height lobby. that the campus can certainly accommodate small neighborhood features homes con- It is unclear how the landmark designa- expansion and upgrades, which an EIR does structed between 1905 and 1939. Seventy- tion will affect the court proceedings over not prevent. The California Environmental eight percent of the homes were identified as the murals, which are still threatened with Quality Act, or CEQA, requires an EIR in “contributing structures” significant to the removal. For background and updates, please order to outline impacts of a proposed project neighborhood’s character. Please see Issues on page 4

J u l | A u g 2 0 1 1 3 i s s ue s state parks continued from page 1 Sally Mendelsohn (1937-2011) Most Endangered Historic Places. Yet Sally Mendelsohn, a beloved Conservancy volunteer this is the first time in the hundred-year for nearly twenty-five years, passed away May 11 at age 73. history of California’s state park system She will be greatly missed and remembered for her warmth, that the state will actually implement the generosity, kindness, and integrity. closures, which they plan to complete by Born in Ashland, Oregon, Sally attended Lewis & July 2012. Clark College and Portland State University. She moved to Parks officials maintain that in decid- Southern California in the early 1960s, earning her teaching ing which parks to keep open, they tried credential from Cal State Los Angeles. She worked at UCLA, to protect the most significant cultural and then in the Technical Services department at the Cal State natural resources. However, a dispropor- Photo courtesy Carol Mendelsohn. Northridge Library for nineteen years before retiring in 2006. tionate number of state parks targeted for Sally graduated from the Conservancy’s walking tour closure contain significant historic build- docent class in 1984. She led tours of historic downtown, volunteered for special one-time ings and sites. tours, and helped with administrative work in the Conservancy office. She even took exten- The closure of state parks is a grow- sion courses in preservation to expand her knowledge. In addition to spending countless hours ing issue confronting more than thirty admiring historic places with tourgoers, friends, and family, Sally advocated for the preserva- states across the country. After years of tion of La Reina Theatre in Sherman Oaks when it was slated for redevelopment (the façade underfunding and deferred maintenance, was ultimately preserved). Her activism went beyond preservation; she fought for women’s many state parks struggle to support even rights, adoptee rights, education, libraries, and funding for public space. basic day-to-day operations. Sally’s vast range of interests included poetry, folk and ballroom dancing, traveling, and California has the largest state park West Texas music. She and her twin sister Sue perfected the art of “dawdling.” She was re- system in the nation, with 278 parks, nowned for her green thumb, enthusiasm for native plants, and beautiful flower arrangements. including fifty-one designated as state She was a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Studio City for forty years. She loved historic parks. California’s state parks re- family and was particularly “tickled” with the arrival three years ago of her grandson, Gram. corded more than sixty-five million visits Sally was perhaps best known for her generosity; she shared everything with others, from in 2010. As strong catalysts for heritage her love of historic buildings to flowers from her garden. “She took the ordinary and made it tourism, state parks are economic engines beautiful,” said longtime friend Jane Prather. “She had an eye for beauty and loved to share it.” that contribute to the economy and overall We’re grateful to Sally’s family for suggesting that donations in her memory go to the are a good return on investment. Conservancy, as well as to her church, the American Lung Association, and the weSPARK Some of the parks facing closure Cancer Support Center. are in fact revenue neutral; they gener- The building’s listing sets an important ate as much money as they spend. Why issues continued from page 3 close these parks? What will happen to precedent because it is based on its cultural, these parks after suffering from years visit the Issues section of our website at not architectural, significance. Very few land- of abandonment, neglect, and deferred laconservancy.org. marks at either the local or state level are des- maintenance? If implemented, this plan ignated solely for their cultural contributions, could end up costing the state much more Self Help Graphics underscoring the need for greater recognition than it saves. & Art Building of our diverse cultural heritage. This type of Many questions need to be asked official acknowledgment paves the way for and fully addressed before this plan goes In May, the State Historical Resources other sites that deserve to be valued and rec- into effect, padlocking these important Commission voted unanimously to deter- ognized for their cultural importance. Since resources and keeping them off limits to mine the former Self Help Graphics and Art much of the SHG&A building’s significance the public for the foreseeable future. (SHG&A) building eligible for listing in the stems from events that took place in the 1970s Our parks need your help. The Cali- California Register of Historical Resources. and ’80s, the listing also signals increasing fornia State Parks Foundation is leading This decision will help protect the build- appreciation of resources from our recent past. the effort to oppose the closures. You ing by making certain changes to it subject Thank you to everyone who wrote let- can join this effort by conveying to poli- to public review under the California Envi- ters and/or attended hearings in favor of the cymakers the message, “Don’t Let Our ronmental Quality Act (CEQA). Since the California Register nomination. We could not State Parks Become Just a Memory.” For building is located in unincorporated East have achieved this level of success without details, visit calparks.org. Los Angeles, and the County government your support. does not yet have a preservation ordinance, For background on this issue, please see state-level recognition currently offers the the November/December 2008 Conservancy strongest protection. News or visit laconservancy.org.

4 los angeles conservancy n e w s pr o gram s City Hall Tour Back for Limited Time with “Downtown at Sunset” Our popular summer evening tours start July 20 – perfect for taking advantage of longer days, exploring all the great new offerings in the historic core of Los Angeles, and waiting out the commute if you happen to work downtown. This special summer series includes slightly shorter versions of three of our standard Saturday tours, as well as three tours of Los Angeles City Hall, which we no longer offer on a regular basis. City Hall explores the fascinating history and magnificent architecture of Los Angeles’ great 1928 civic building. This is the only time of year we offer this tour! Modern Skyline explores how urban centers change over time: the blending of old and Photo by Larry Underhill. new, public art, younger buildings that are becoming landmarks in their own right, and the redevelopment of Bunker Hill. My Favorite Art Deco highlights the architecture and ornamentation of buildings from the 1920s and Landmark ’30s, featuring rich materials and classic geometric design. by Willow Pappageorge, the Union Station offers an in-depth look this iconic L.A. landmark, the last great railway Conservancy’s administrative manager station built in America. The tours take place Wednesday evenings from July 20 through August 24; they start at ADAMS HOUSE (Lloyd Wright, 1939) 5:30 p.m. and last about 1-3/4 hours. They cost the same as our regular tours: $5 for Conser- 7400 Tampa Avenue, Reseda vancy members and children 12 and under; $10 for the general public. “The Adams family built this house Space is limited, and reserva- themselves, living in a tent on the tions are required, so reserve now! property as they were building. That’s For details and reservations, visit one of the reasons I love this house. I laconservancy.org/tours or call (213) grew up with hippie parents and lived 623-2489. See you at sunset! in many tents, including a tepee in Colorado and a tent in Michigan while SCHEDULE my parents built a geodesic dome. I July 20 Art Deco also appreciate how modest the house July 27 City Hall is. It’s tiny by today’s standards [only August 3 Modern Skyline 676 square feet], but I believe that ar- August 10 City Hall chitecture can be spectacular without August 17 Union Station being huge or overwhelming.” The elaborate marble floor in the rotunda of City Hall. Photo by August 24 City Hall Mel Weinstein. Bill and Clara Adams dreamed of own- ing their own home but wanted it to be affordable and modest. Bill was inspired Don’t Miss a Thing! Stay Connected by E-Mail by Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian design principles of affordable good design for For late-breaking news, updates, and exclusive online features, sign up for one or more of the working man, so he wrote to Frank our e-mail newsletters! Sent every other month (on a staggered schedule with the print news- Lloyd Wright asking him for a plan for letter), our general E-News augments the print newsletter for a fuller picture of preservation a house. Wright was occupied building in Los Angeles. We also send periodic e-mails as needed related to specific topics, such as Taliesin West, so he sent their request to preservation action alerts, events, Last Remaining Seats, and our volunteer Modern Commit- his son, Lloyd Wright. Wright’s design tee. To subscribe to any or all of these lists, just click on the “Sign Up for E-News” button on remains virtually intact and was featured our website at laconservancy.org. If you’d like to hear from our volunteer Historic Theatres on the Conservancy’s 2006 Spectacular/ Committee, send an e-mail directly to [email protected]. Vernacular tour. You can also cut down on the amount of paper mail you receive by getting this newslet- What’s your favorite landmark? Tell ter, Conservancy News, as an Adobe PDF document. It’s the same publication you’re reading us why your favorite L.A. County land- now, just online instead of in print (it’s formatted for easy at-home printing if you’d like). To mark means so much to you! E-mail choose this option, please contact Jessica Burns at [email protected] or (213) 430- [email protected] with “My 4215 with your name, phone number, and e-mail address. Favorite Landmark” as the subject.

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Easements continued from page 1 able to take a charitable Easements come to us in various ways, contribution deduction sometimes as a result of an advocacy ef- from their federal in- fort. When the 1931 Pellissier Building and come taxes for the value Wiltern Theatre faced demolition in 1979, of the conservation ease- the Conservancy helped to delay demoli- ment, if the contribution tion by negotiating with the City, providing meets Internal Revenue a feasibility study for alternative use, and Service requirements. holding a massive public rally. Backed by The value of an hundreds of supporters, the effort resulted in easement for the pur- the Conservancy’s first major victory. It also poses of the federal tax led to an easement from developer Wayne deduction varies by Ratkovich, who rescued the building by property, based on an purchasing it and completing an extensive, appraisal performed by sensitive restoration. a qualified appraiser. The property’s development Strong, Permanent Protection potential can also af- fect the easement value. Many owners of historic landmarks look For instance, properties to conservation easements because they pro- that theoretically could vide even stronger protection than traditional otherwise be redevel- The Conservancy holds an easement protecting the original landscaping, landmark or historic district designation. oped at a much higher exterior façade, and interior features (pictured) of the Joseph Residence and Many local preservation ordinances allow Apartments (1946-70). Photo by Larry Underhill. density might have a for only a delay, not denial, in the demolition higher value of the easement and deduction. designed by Charles and Henry Greene. of a designated landmark, as is currently the Anyone donating an easement should obtain Located in the Harvard Heights Historic case in Los Angeles. Easements also are not solid tax and legal advice specific to their Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ), the ca. subject to political issues that can threaten circumstances. 1905 Wheeler House is the last remaining designated properties. Conservation easement properties are example of the firm’s work in the city of While many owners have the best in- generally privately owned by individuals or Los Angeles. The late preservation architect tentions for their historic properties, future organizations who are outstanding stewards (and Los Angeles Conservancy co-founder) owners may not share the same values. As we and wish to see them preserved, not harmed. Martin Eli Weil purchased the home in the have seen all too often, it is risky to assume Yet the easements do allow us to take action, 1980s and launched an extensive restoration, that future owners will continue to preserve even legal action if needed, to enforce their removing insensitive alterations and uncover- a historic structure, even if they voice such requirements. ing original Greene and Greene finishes and intentions. Residences, especially from the paint colors. An exceptionally detailed ease- mid-twentieth-century, can be particularly Every Easement Tells a Story ment covers the home’s exterior and interior vulnerable. As original or longtime own- features, including the original colors and ers move or pass away, the properties they Most of the Conservancy’s easements finishes identified by Weil. stewarded for decades might be perceived cover only the building’s exterior, but some The Conservancy holds easements on as dated, in need of too much repair, or are much more detailed, depending on the properties throughout Los Angeles County, simply inferior to the development potential property and the owner’s intent. including in Downey, Whittier, and West of the lot. The Joseph Residence and Apartments Hollywood. We also have easements on three An easement requires both current is a good example. Built between 1946 and properties outside of L.A. County (in Santa and future owners to properly maintain the 1970, this property is one of the most sig- Ana and Ventura), which we accepted early property, and it provides a legal means of nificant examples of Storybook architecture in the program. enforcement. Because easements are re- in Los Angeles. Nicknamed “the Hobbit Each of the Conservancy’s easement corded on the title for the property and run Houses,” the eclectic cottages were designed properties has its own unique story and sig- in perpetuity, regardless of the owner, they by Lawrence Joseph, a former Walt Disney nificance. Thanks to the protection provided serve as a vital tool to protect historic places Studios artist. The Conservancy’s easement by easements, these stories can continue to for future generations. protects the striking exterior, the remarkably inspire us for years to come. For descriptions Some people donate easements to take detailed interior, and the original landscap- and photos of these remarkable places, visit advantage of potential economic incentives. ing. laconservancy.org. If the property is listed in the National Reg- The Conservancy most recently received ister of Historic Places, an owner may be an easement on the Lucy E. Wheeler House,

6 los angeles conservancy n e w s member s hip march 30 / june 5 MEMBERSHIP Membership Report APPLICATION

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Conservancy  Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, AmEx, Donors Celebrate Opening of Last Remaining Seats or Discover) The milestone twenty-fifth season of Last Remaining Seats kicked off May 25 with a Card # ______sold-out screening of the 1954 classic Rear Window at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Exp. Date ______vCode ______Los Angeles. Name on card ______The evening was hosted by acclaimed film critic and historian Leonard Maltin and includ- Signature ______ed a special performance by Robert York on * Less value of premiums; call for details. The Los Angeles Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) the theatre’s original Mighty Wurlitzer organ. nonprofit organization. Please mail or fax Last Remaining Seats sponsors, as well (credit card payments) this form to receive your membership card entitling you to a full as Conservancy Cornerstone and Benefactor year of benefits. Thank you, and welcome to members, were invited to a pre-show cocktail the Los Angeles Conservancy! Los Angeles Conservancy reception at the historic Clifton’s Cafeteria. Attn: Membership Many thanks to VIP Reception Sponsor 523 West Sixth Street, Suite 826 Los Angeles, CA 90014 Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Evening Cornerstone members (l-r) Shev Rush, Catherine (213) 623-2489  fax: (213) 623-3909 Sponsors Cathy and Steve Needleman. Meyler, and Kevin Lane. Photo by Larry Underhill.

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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 most tours. Pre-payment is required on Angelino Heights, Biltmore Hotel, and Broadway. For details and res- ervations, visit laconservancy.org or call ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED (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

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