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Pacific Standard Time Tour Spotlights Millard Sheets in Pomona Valley Volume 34 m a r a p r 2 0 1 2 Number 2 Beverly Hills’ Road to Preservation by Adrian Scott Fine This is the kind of story we love to share: great news about a major preservation vic- tory, especially for a city that has previously resisted putting preservation into practice. The City of Beverly Hills made history in January, when the City Council voted unanimously to adopt a new historic preserva- tion ordinance. The vote demonstrated a real commitment to the historic places that make Beverly Hills unique. Reflecting on the vote, Councilmember Lili Bosse stated, “For me, it was one of the most important nights in Beverly Hills history.” “Beverly Hills now has a comprehensive historic preservation program that provides us with the necessary resources and responsibil- LEFT: Millard Sheets at work in 1945. Photo courtesy CaliforniaWatercolor.com. RIGHT: The initials “H” and “S” weave together on the exterior of the former Home Savings Tower (1963) in Pomona. Photo by Alan Hess. ity to protect our historic structures,” added Noah Furie, founding chair of the city’s newly formed Cultural Heritage Commission. “I am very proud to have participated in the Pacific Standard Time Tour Spotlights development of this program, as it will help preserve our historic landmarks for future Millard Sheets in Pomona Valley generations.” by Annie Laskey This huge step for the city comes on the Most Angelenos are familiar with the sight of the former Home Savings (later Washing- heels of its October 2011 launch of a two-year ton Mutual, now Chase) branches scattered throughout Southern California. The buildings’ pilot program for the Mills Act, currently the monumental stone walls and locally themed mosaics are famous; less well known is that the strongest incentive in California for owners man responsible for these iconic structures was artist, designer, and educator Millard Sheets. to preserve historic properties. On Sunday, March 18, the Conservancy and our Modern Committee will present Millard Beverly Hills’ road to preservation has Sheets: A Legacy of Art and Architecture. This special, one-time-only program in Claremont been neither short nor always smooth. The and Pomona includes a tour from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. followed by a panel discussion at 5 Conservancy has worked for more than a p.m. We’re proud to present the program as part of the vast Getty initiative, Pacific Standard decade to foster preservation protections in Time: Art in L.A. 1945 – 1980. the city, which has had some significant losses Please see BEVERLY HILLS on page 6 Rich Yet Fragile Legacy i n s i d e A native of the Pomona Valley, Millard Sheets (1907-1989) was a nationally renowned Conservancy news 2 and highly influential artist with the California School of painting. He helped found the Otis Preservation issues in the news 3, 4, 6 Art Institute, led the Scripps College Art Department for nineteen years, and oversaw the Volunteers 4 L.A. County Fair’s art exhibition program for many years. Never licensed as an architect, Last Remaining seats 5 Please see SHEETS on page 6 Membership 7 C o n ser v A n C y n ews Conservancy Goes Mobile Los Angeles Conservancy 523 W. Sixth Street, Suite 826 We’re thrilled to announce our first guide developed Los Angeles, CA 90014 for mobile apps! Our Top 50 of ’60s Architecture (213) 623-2489 Fax: (213) 623-3909 guide includes fifty 1960s sites throughout Greater laconservancy.org Los Angeles. It’s available through Know What, a new The Los Angeles Conservancy is a nonprofit mem- iPhone app that offers highly curated guides to the city’s bership organization that works through education best places. The basic app ($2.99) includes 400 sites in and advocacy to recognize, preserve, and revitalize the historic architectural and cultural resources of Greater Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles County. including some from the Top 50 of the ’60s guide. An Stay Connected! additional $2.99 buys the complete guide with all fifty laconservancy.org sites. The Conservancy receives a portion of the pro- facebook.com/losangelesconservancy ceeds. Currently only in iOS format (Android coming twitter.com/laconservancy soon), the app and guide are available through iTunes Board of Directors (iTunes.com), the Conservancy website (laconservancy. Charmaine Atherton, President org), or the Know What website (knowwhatapp.com). Stephanie Kingsnorth, AIA, LEED AP; vP Advocacy Clare De Briere, vP Membership/Development We’re working on two other mobile guides to help the Maura M. Johnson, vP Education/Community Relations public experience historic places firsthand. Hernan Hernandez, vP Finance/Administration Mitchell E. Abbott; Steven D. Archer; Sarah Weber Joins Conservancy Staff as Director of Education Roberto E. Barragan; Linda Bruckheimer; Barbara Bundy; Barbara Flammang, AIA; We are excited to welcome Sarah Weber as the Conser- Robert K. Foster; Dexter Henderson; Diane Keaton; vancy’s new director of education. A native of Utah, Sarah Michael LaFetra; Andrew Meieran; Eric B. Moore; Rita Morales Patton; Cedd Moses; Jackie Kim Park; comes to us from the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Susan Strauss; Donald Weggeman Phoenix, Arizona, whose education department she created from Advisory Council the ground up. She holds a master’s degree in public history and Margaret Bach; Sally S. Beaudette; Bruce Corwin; has extensive experience in education and public programming Tim Disney; George A. v. Dunning; Amy Forbes; for museums and cultural institutions. With a keen grasp of the Douglas J. Gardner; Albert Greenstein; Curtis Hanson; Greg Harless; Robert S. Harris, FAIA; Mary Kay Hight; critical role education plays in advocacy and engagement, Sarah Dr. Thomas S. Hines; Kathryn Welch Howe; says, “[At MIM,] it’s not just about the instruments: it’s about the people and the stories Huell Howser; Brenda Levin, FAIA; Ronald S. Lushing; behind them.” Sarah looks forward to applying her knowledge to historic preservation, Robert F. Maguire III; Christy McAvoy; Thomas R. Miller; Mimi Perloff; Frank Romero; raising awareness of the vital legacy that the built environment provides for the people of Jack Rubens; Alan Sieroty; Alison Silver; Joel Wachs; Los Angeles. As director of education, Sarah will oversee and evaluate the Conservancy’s John H. Welborne; Roland A. Wiley, AIA; educational outreach and volunteer programs, including our regular walking tours, the Ken Williams; Dr. Robert W. Winter Last Remaining Seats film series, our fall and spring special tours, and other initiatives. Lifetime Cornerstone Please join us in welcoming Sarah to the Conservancy. George A. v. Dunning Leonard Hill Stephen and Christy McAvoy Jessica Burns Leaves Conservancy Staff John H. and Martha L. Welborne We’re sad to report that Jessica Burns left her position as communications coordi- Staff Linda Dishman, Executive Director nator in February. After a year and a half on staff, she moved back to her home state of Mitch Bassion, Director of Development Colorado. Jessica made a wide range of contributions to the Conservancy, from working Flora Chou, Preservation Advocate with the media and updating our website to producing our print and e-mail newsletters, Lauren Everett, Receptionist maintaining our press and image archives, preparing us for the wild world of mobile apps, Adrian Scott Fine, Director of Advocacy Adrienne Kisson, Development Manager and much more. She also expanded our social media presence by engaging supporters Annie Laskey, Program Manager on various preservation topics to deepen their connection to the Conservancy. We miss Cindy olnick, Director of Communications Jessica greatly but know she’ll always be part of the Conservancy family. Willow Pappageorge, Administrative Manager Shannon Ryan, Communications Coordinator Shannon Ryan Moves into Communications Bruce Scottow, Educational outreach Coordinator Marcello vavala, Preservation Associate On the bright side, current staffer Shannon Ryan will transition from membership Sarah Weber, Director of Education assistant to communications coordinator. In addition to her experience in member outreach, Conservancy News is published bi-monthly. Shannon holds a master’s degree in urban planning, has interned for the Los Angeles Office Printing: Jano Graphics of Historic Resources, and has valuable knowledge of the advocacy process. She’ll use Thanks to the Getty Research Institute for access to the Julius Shulman photography archive. her range of skills and passion for preservation to help engage the public in our mission. 2 los angeles conservancy n e w s iss u es Preservation Issues in the News by Flora Chou, Adrian Scott Fine, and Marcello Vavala For more information about these and Terminal Island, Port of other issues, please visit our website at laconservancy.org. Los Angeles The Conservancy has long advocated UCLA Hannah Carter for preservation priorities at Terminal Island, Japanese Garden a highly significant site in San Pedro’s World War II shipbuilding and cannery history. The University of California, Los Ange- In December 2010, the Harbor Commis- les (UCLA) is in the process of listing for sale sion rejected a plan to reuse historic buildings its Hannah Carter Japanese Garden in Bel-Air, at Southwest Marine (formerly Bethlehem constructed between 1959 and 1961. Span- Steel) as a shipyard. The Conservancy has ning one and a half acres, the hillside garden is since participated in a working group to ad- The Department of Water and Power (DWP) Building among the largest and most significant private vise on future uses for historic resources and was recently nominated for Historic-Cultural residential Japanese-style gardens built in the Monument status. Photo by Adrian Scott Fine/L.A. overall development on Terminal Island. A Conservancy. United States following World War II. draft Terminal Island Master Land Use Plan The family of Hannah Carter donated the and an inventory of historic resources were established in Los Angeles in 1996, owners garden to UCLA in 1964 for use and main- presented in December 2011, and in January of 601 historic buildings and other sites have tenance in perpetuity.
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