VOLUME 33 MAR APR 2010 NUMBER 2

Celebrate Sixties Homes! by Trudi Sandmeier As we reach the midpoint of our nine-month initiative, “The Sixties Turn 50,” the time has come to turn our attention to L.A.’s treasure trove of 1960s residential architecture. What comes to mind? The iconic Stahl House (Case Study House #22) by Pierre Koenig, immortalized in photo- graphs by the late Julius Shulman? Or perhaps ’s Malin House (Chemosphere), the flying saucer-shaped home perched above the ? How about John Woolf’s Bell Residence, a glamorous Hollywood Regency gem in Bel-Air? Or the Balboa Highlands Eichler Tract in Granada Hills, the city’s newest (and youngest) Historic Preservation Overlay Zone? The Conservancy and our volunteer Modern Committee are here to be your guide. First, please The 1966 Century Plaza Hotel in Century City, threatened with demolition since late 2008, will now be the centerpiece be sure to whet your appetite by voting for your of Next Century Associates’ mixed-use development. Photo by David H. Smith. favorite homes on the “People’s Choice” Top 60 of the Sixties at laconservancy.org/sixties. Then mark your calendar for a series of events in mid- Revised Development Plan Preserves April highlighting sixties residential architecture. On Tuesday, April 13, at 7 p.m. at the Getty Century Plaza Hotel Center, the Getty Research Institute will host the premiere of William Krisel, Architect. by Mike Buhler Directed by Jake Gorst, this 2010 documentary On February 11, the Los Angeles Conservancy, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and explores architect William Krisel’s life and work, Next Century Associates (owners of the Century Plaza Hotel) announced plans for a revised development which encompasses more than 40,000 individual project that would preserve the 1966 Century Plaza Hotel in Century City. housing units across the U.S. and is synonymous All three parties worked together at the urging of L.A. City Councilmember Paul Koretz, in whose with mid-twentieth-century Southern California district the hotel resides. The Conservancy is extremely grateful to Councilmember Koretz for his leader- design. The screening will be followed by a conver- ship in bringing us all to the table, and to his staff for their dedication to finding a preservation solution. sation between Krisel and Wim de Wit, head of the The revised project will preserve the existing hotel building as the centerpiece of a mixed-use Department of Architecture and Contemporary Art development with hotel, residential, and office space; retail and restaurants; and public plazas and open at the Getty Research Institute. This event is free, space. The project will undergo the normal City review and approval process, including a full environ- but parking is $15 and reservations are required. mental impact report (EIR) estimated for release and public comment later this year. Next Century’s To sign up, call (310) 440-7300 or visit getty.edu/ architectural team has begun a concept design that will be available for review in the coming months. research/scholarly_activities/events/krisel/. The project allows for the reuse of the hotel building and development of the property in a way that maintains the building’s eligibility both as a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument (HCM) and Please see HOME TOUR on page 6 for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources. The architecture and preservation firm Architectural Resources Group is preparing a historic evaluation of the project for the EIR, which will I N S I D E be presented to the city’s Cultural Heritage Commission in the months ahead. Upcoming Events 2 The Conservancy and the National Trust will continue our involvement through a Preservation Advisory Group that will review the preservation project as it develops. Significant documentation has Preservation Issues in the News 3 Programs & Volunteers 4-6 Please see CENTURY PLAZA on page 6 Membership 7 CONSERVANCY NEWS

Los Angeles Conservancy Upcoming Events: Something for Everyone! 523 W. Sixth Street, Suite 826 Los Angeles, California 90014 The next few months are packed with great events! You’ll find details about each within this (213) 623-2489 Fax: (213) 623-3909 issue or online at laconservancy.org. Here’s a snapshot of what’s coming up: laconservancy.org

The Los Angeles Conservancy is a nonprofit mem- March 24: Sixties Cultural Landscapes Lecture bership organization that works through education Learn about the fascinating history of mid-century landscape design in Southern California and and advocacy to recognize, preserve, and revitalize its associated preservation challenges. See page 4 for details. the historic architectural and cultural resources of Los Angeles County. March 31: Last Remaining Seats (LRS) Tickets on Sale to Conservancy Members The Conservancy News is published bi-monthly. Take advantage of early ticket sales and join us for another exciting year of LRS in Broadway’s Editor: Los Angeles Conservancy beautiful historic theatres. Tickets will be available to the general public on April 14. Printing: The Prince of Printing

Board of Directors April 11: Third Annual L.A. Heritage Day—Free for Conservancy Members! Thomas R. Miller, President Sponsored by the L.A. Heritage Alliance, this festival-type event seeks to reconnect the public Stephanie Kingsnorth, AIA, VP Advocacy Clare De Briere, VP Membership/Development with greater L.A.’s cultural institutions and resources. Visit laconservancy.org for details. Steven D. Archer, VP Education/Community Relations Charmaine Atherton, VP Finance/Administration April 13: Screening of New Film, William Krisel, Architect Mitchell E. Abbott; Roberto E. Barragan; The Getty Research Institute hosts the L.A. premiere of this 2010 documentary exploring Alison Crowell; Barbara Flammang, AIA; architect William Krisel’s life and work. See page 1 for details. Robert K. Foster; Dexter Henderson; Chris Iovenko; Maura M. Johnson; Diane Keaton; Lauren King; Michael LaFetra; Cedd Moses; Jackie Kim Park; April 14: Sixties Residential Lecture Kevin Ratner; Ben Stiller; Trina Turk; Join residential architecture expert Jan Horn on an armchair voyage through 1960s homes. See Corinne Verdery; Donald Weggeman page 6 for details. Advisory Council Margaret Bach; Sally S. Beaudette; Bruce Corwin; April 15: Blade Runner Panel Discussion to Benefit Conservancy Tim Disney; George A.V. Dunning; Amy Forbes; The 20th Century Decorative Arts Department at Bonhams & Butterfields presents Blade Douglas J. Gardner; Albert Greenstein; Curtis Hanson; Greg Harless; Robert S. Harris, FAIA; Mary Kay Hight; Runner: Designing the Future. Proceeds will benefit the Conservancy. See page 6 for details. Dr. Thomas S. Hines; Kathryn Welch Howe; Huell Howser; Brenda Levin, FAIA; Ronald S. Lushing; April 18: “Home Sixties Home” Tour Robert F. Maguire III; Christy McAvoy; Mimi Perloff; This one-time-only tour explores a range of ’60s residential architecture. Don’t miss this op- Frank Romero; Jack Rubens; Alan Sieroty; portunity to get inside some of Los Angeles’ fab sixties pads. See page 6 for details. Alison Silver; Joel Wachs; John H. Welborne; Roland A. Wiley, AIA; Ken Williams; Dr. Robert W. Winter April 30: Member Drive Deadline

Lifetime Cornerstone Recruit new members, or purchase gift memberships, for a chance to win two VIP reserved seats George A.V. Dunning at LRS—six chances to win! Visit http://lac.laconservancy.org/drive for details. Leonard Hill Stephen and Christy McAvoy May 1: La Laguna de San Gabriel (Monster Park) Picnic John H. and Martha L. Welborne Bring the whole family to the whimsical sixties playground in San Gabriel for a fun afternoon Staff among sea creatures galore. See page 4 for details. Linda Dishman, Executive Director Michael Buhler, Director of Advocacy Naomi Castillo, Administrative and Event Assistant May 12 - 15: 2010 California Preservation Conference Flora Chou, Preservation Advocate The California Preservation Foundation journeys to Nevada City and Grass Valley for their Constance Farrell, Communications Coordinator annual conference. Visit californiapreservation.org for details. Connie Humberger, Volunteer Coordinator Adrienne Kisson, Director of Development May 13: 29th Annual Preservation Awards Luncheon Abby Matthews, Membership Assistant Annie Laskey, Program Manager Tickets go on sale in April for the Conservancy’s luncheon celebrating the best of the best in Karina Muñiz, Community Outreach Coordinator historic preservation across Los Angeles County. Cindy Olnick, Director of Communications Willow Pappageorge, Administrative Manager May 26: Last Remaining Seats Opening Night Adam Rubin, Youth Outreach Coordinator This year’s series kicks off at the 1931 Los Angeles Theatre with How to Succeed in Business Trudi Sandmeier, Director of Education Without Really Trying (1967). The season runs through June 30. Visit our website for details. Marcello Vavala, Preservation Associate

Thanks to the Getty Research Institute for access to May 30: “The Sixties Turn 50” Photo Contest Deadline the Julius Shulman photography archive. Last day to share your photos of 1960s buildings for a chance to win. See page 4 for details.

2 l o s a n g e l e s conservancy n e w s ISSUES Preservation Issues in the News by Mike Buhler, Flora Chou, Karina Muñiz, and Marcello Vavala Maravilla Handball Court Golden Gate Theatre

The Conservancy is working with the Mara- On February 17, the L.A. County Regional villa Historical Society (MHS), a 501(c)(3) non- Planning Commission certified the environmental profit organization, to preserve the oldest handball impact report (EIR) for the Golden Gate Theatre court in East Los Angeles. Built brick-by-brick by adaptive reuse project, which will convert the the- residents in 1923, the Maravilla Handball Court atre for use as a retail pharmacy. The Conservancy reflects the rich layers of history common in L.A. and members of the public spoke at the hearing. From 1923 to 2007, the court was home to the Although our testimony noted that the proposed men’s-only Maravilla Handball Club. In the early conversion into a drugstore is not ideal, we em- Columbia Savings Building under demolition. Photo by 1940s, Michi and Tommy Nishiyama purchased the phasized that it is preferable to leaving the theatre Larry Underhill. land following Michi’s internment at a Japanese vacant and deteriorating for the foreseeable future. Columbia Savings Building relocation camp. The family opened a local El Built in 1927 at Whittier and Atlantic Bou- Centro grocery store next to the court; the store and levards in unincorporated East L.A., the Golden The 1965 Columbia Savings Building at court together became an important community Gate Theatre is one of the few remaining neighbor- Wilshire Boulevard and La Brea Avenue is now landmark to East L.A. residents. hood movie palaces in Southern California. The only a memory. Its demolition began on Decem- In 2006, Michi passed away; Tommy fol- Spanish Churrigueresque-style theatre was once ber 4, hours after the Los Angeles City Council lowed a year later, and the court and store were surrounded by the historic Vega Building, which certified the final environmental impact report for closed. The site was boarded up for a year, until was demolished in the early 1990s after suffering the replacement project. Two art pieces integral the Maravilla Historical Society began efforts in damage from the 1987 Whittier Earthquake. to the building’s design, a brass screen-waterfall 2008 to restore the court and store for community In March 2009, the County released the draft sculpture and a 1,300-square-foot dalle de verre residents to appreciate, use, and learn about an EIR for a proposal to convert the theatre into a skylight, were salvaged by an art dealer who pur- important part of their neighborhood’s history. retail pharmacy. The original plan would have left chased them for resale. Wholesale demolition of Residents and handball veterans who remembered the interior virtually unrecognizable by removing the building with a wrecking ball was completed the legacy of the court soon took up the cause to or covering up architectural features. In response in January. Conservancy staff and longtime volun- save the building. to concerns raised by the Conservancy, the State teer Larry Underhill documented the demolition In December 2009, the MHS organized the Office of Historic Preservation, the L.A. Historic through photos and video. To see selected images court’s first-ever co-ed youth handball tournament. Theatre Foundation, and community residents, the and video, and for background on the issue, please Attended by over twenty-five boys and girls, the project has been substantially modified to leave visit laconservancy.org. event helped introduce the sport and the historic more of the historic interior intact and visible, court to a new generation of players. Veteran play- including the balcony. ers attended to mentor participants, including Though the modified project is more sensi- HPOZ Board Appointments young girls eager to learn the sport. Another event tive, the Conservancy remains concerned about In late summer 2009, members of the Los An- on February 13 kicked off the MHS’s capital potential damage and has asked the commission geles Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) campaign to raise funds to purchase the property. to impose specific conditions to ensure maximum Alliance protested the mayor’s widespread failure The effort to preserve the Maravilla Hand- retention of historic fabric, including an explicit to appoint HPOZ board members as required under ball Court is part of the National Trust for requirement to repair the auditorium ceiling and the city’s HPOZ ordinance. Historic Preservation’s “This Place Matters” leave it visible to the public. The commission con- Although the mayor’s office is responsible campaign, spearheaded locally by the Conser- tinued the public hearing until March 10, at which for appointing one board member with real estate vancy, which identifies important community- time it is expected to approve the project subject or construction experience to each five-member based historic sites that merit national attention. to a list of conditions proposed by staff. HPOZ board, the Conservancy found that at least half of the existing twenty-four HPOZs lacked a Ennis House current mayoral appointment. After compiling a list of vacancies, the Conservancy met with the In February, the Ennis House Foundation mayor’s staff last fall to discuss how to expedite reduced the price of the Ennis House from $15 appointments. As of early March, only three va- million to $10,495,000. While the price reduction cancies remain. reflects the current state of the housing market, it For more information about HPOZs and his- also opens the door for new potential buyers to toric districts throughout Los Angeles County, visit purchase and restore the 1924 Frank Lloyd Wright laconservancy.org/neighborhoods. You’ll find a masterpiece. The lower asking price will allow a Google map of nearly 100 historic neighborhoods buyer to invest more funds directly into the home’s throughout L.A. County, as well as a wide range Kids at the Maravilla Handball Court. Photo by LAC staff. restoration rather than the purchase itself. of information about historic districts.

M a r | A p r 2 0 1 0 3 PROGRAMS May Day Monster Mash – Cultural Landscapes A “Sixties Turn 50” Picnic and Field Day! Lecture March 24 by Adam Rubin Join the Conservancy and partner, Fold up your “pic-a-nic” blanket, mold your ambrosia salad, and join the Conservancy and Friends The Cultural Landscape Foundation, at of La Laguna for a picnic at Vincent Lugo Park in San Gabriel! On Saturday, May 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24 for p.m., this May Day afternoon will feature sixties (and sixties-inspired) food, games, and activities for a discussion about the preservation of kids of all ages. 1960s-era cultural landscapes. La Laguna de San Gabriel, affectionately known as “Monster Park,” is nestled in the corner of San Ga- Los Angeles boasts a wealth of ex- briel’s Vincent Lugo Park. Handcrafted in the mid-1960s by master concrete artist Benjamin Dominguez, ceptional landscape architecture from this sand-filled “lagoon” is the 1960s, including master works home to over a dozen whim- by such famed designers as Thomas sical sea monsters that have Church and Garrett Eckbo. As with brought children and families historic buildings, cultural landscapes together for decades. When reveal aspects of our region’s his- La Laguna was threatened tory and development, and reflect our with demolition in 2006 as evolving relationships with the natural part of a park expansion plan, world. These works of art express our park preservation advocates regional identity, particularly in sunny Friends of La Laguna suc- Southern California. Ultimately, these cessfully rallied community landscapes are an important part of support to save this beloved our built environment and a vital facet landmark. They went on of the historic preservation movement. to create a groundbreaking As part of the Conservancy’s “The study and preservation plan Kids enjoy the whimsical playground of La Laguna de San Gabriel, site of the May Sixties Turn 50” programming, pre- for this unique cultural land- 1 sixties picnic. Photo by Eloy Zarate. senters Charles Birnbaum and Alan scape, which garnered a 2009 Hess will lead us through the fascinat- Los Angeles Conservancy Preservation Award. ing history of mid-century landscape But wait, there’s more! Ever tasted the “Orange Julius Shulman” or the “I. M. Pei-nut Butter” design in Southern California and the sandwich? In addition to preservation, picnic lunches, and games, the Coolhaus Ice Cream Sandwich challenges associated with preserving truck will stop by with architecturally inspired ice cream sandwiches. Come see what delectable “Sixties modern landscapes. Turn 50” ice cream treats await! Charles A. Birnbaum, FASLA, Reservations are required and are available online. Admission is $10 for Conservancy members, FAAR, is the Founder and President of $15 for the general public, and $5 for children 12 and under. The fee includes lunch, one Coolhaus ice The Cultural Landscape Foundation, cream sandwich, and all the fun and games you can stand. For reservations, visit laconservancy.org/ a nonprofit that seeks to increase the sixties. BYOHH (hula hoop). public’s awareness of U.S. landscapes. Mr. Birnbaum has authored and edited numerous works including Preserving Do You Have Vision? Modern Landscape Architecture. Alan Hess is a preeminent author- “Sixties Turn 50” Photo Contest ity on the mid-twentieth-century archi- As part of “The Sixties Turn 50,” the Conservancy tectural history of Southern California. and our Modern Committee are hosting a 1960s archi- As a practicing architect and historian, tectural photography contest. Show us your vision of Mr. Hess documents the emerging sixties Los Angeles for a chance to win a fabulous prize! suburban metropolises of the West. Images of icons such as the LAX Theme Building His many books include Googie Redux: are welcome, but we encourage you to think outside the Ultramodern Roadside Architecture. “space-age spiderleg box,” explore the city’s amazing The event will be held at the 1967 sixties architecture, and be creative! Any ’60s structure Proud Bird Restaurant in Westchester, The 1964 Hawthorne Memorial Center. Photo in Los Angeles County is fair game. by Googiesque from “The Sixties Turn 50” a site on the 2009 “It’s a Mod, Mod, Entries will be accepted by e-mail until May 30, Flickr pool. Mod, Mod City” tour. Admission is 2010. Judges will pick winners in three categories: $15 for Conservancy members ($20 professional, amateur, and high school. for the general public and $5 for stu- For details, visit laconservancy.org/sixties. We look forward to seeing the city through your lens! dents). Reservations are required and available at laconservancy.org/sixties.

4 l o s a n g e l e s conservancy n e w s VOLUNTEERS

Volunteer Profile: VICTORIA WILLIAMS

by Connie Humberger VICTORIA WILLIAMS is an enthusias- tic and dedicated young woman who is one of the Conservancy’s Student Advocates at the John F. Kennedy High School Ar- chitecture Magnet. Victoria, a senior, lives in Los Ange- les and travels daily to Granada Hills because of her pas- sion for architec- ture. The Student Advocates program Volunteers Make Everything Happen! enhances her architecture curriculum with opportunities to learn about, and experience The Conservancy’s annual volunteer appreciation party took place on January 31 at firsthand, greater L.A.’s rich architectural La Villa Basque Restaurant in Vernon, a 1960s landmark and contestant in our “People’s heritage. Choice” Top 60 of the Sixties commercial buildings category. More than ninety volunteers A native of Los Angeles, Victoria briefly enjoyed a tour of the completely intact restaurant and a presentation on the history of attended Dorsey High School before transfer- Vernon. The Conservancy thanks all our volunteers for their hard work throughout the ring to Kennedy’s Architecture Magnet. She year. Photo by Mrs. Underhill. also enjoys writing, reading, bike riding, Bible study, and movies. Victoria has participated in three Con- Special Thanks to the Walking Tour Docents Who Gave servancy special tours and recently wrote a Tours in 2009! landmark nomination with a student team for the Squire Residence in the city of Hunting- Many thanks to our seventy-seven walking tour docents, who last year gave a total of 636 tours to ton Park. Victoria said that while it was hard approximately 7,500 guests! work, she enjoyed the landmark process, as well as the realization that a teenager could Tony Abraham Julie Downey * Nancy Lilienthal Judith Siegel contribute to local history and help to protect Alice Allen Dave Dumars Eric Lynxwiler Herb Silverman a historic building. Nancy Arnheim Sharon Eastman Ron Mackovich Shannon Simonds Victoria plans to attend Santa Monica Janis Ashley Marcia Enger Patricia McGovern Steve Slakey College to study accounting and drafting. We Ron Barnett * Annabel Enriquez Deanne Neiman Don Sloper know you’ll be successful, Victoria! Reem Baroody Natalie Fet Steve Ort Lorraine Stark * David Berman Greg Figueroa David Peake Ashley Strake Have a Story to Tell? Kenon Breazeale Sarah Finer Kay Pegram Pam Taylor * Bob Brennan John Ghini * John Pesetski Jill Thomsen The Historic Theatres Committee’s Margaret Briggs Michael Goldstein Paul Polocek Ed Trosper (HTC) Oral History Project needs you! If Chris Brown * Mike Groszkruger Barbara Pritzkat * Martin Turnbull you’ve ever worked at, or have been involved Roberta Brown Erica Hahn Joan Renner Tony Valdez * in, one of L.A.’s historic theatres, the HTC Michael Burr Erica Hayward Chris Rini Donald Weggeman** wants to talk to you. Gail Burton Mike Henderson Dennis Ritchey Judy Weinstein The HTC is collecting stories document- Norm Carter Randy Henderson * Stewart Rupp ** Arthur Wertheim ing the history of these great theatres. If you’re Bud Coffey Richard Hilton Zed Saeed Jan Westman interested in being interviewed or know some- Pamela Corante Ann Hobbs Bruce Scottow * Ted Wolfe one who might be interested, please contact Laura Crockett Gordon Johnson Christina Siden Jan Wilson Morris at [email protected]. Jay Cywan Cathy Jurca Production skills are also needed. Kathleen DelVecchio Holly Kane * Gave fifteen or more tours in 2009 For information about our volun- Marie Demir Deke Keasbey ** Gave over twenty tours in 2009 teer Historic Theatres Committee, visit laconservancy.org.

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CENTURY PLAZA ‘Blade Runner’ Panel Discussion Benefits Conservancy continued from page 1 The 20th Century Decorative Arts Department at Bonhams & Butterfields will presentBlade Runner: Designing the Future, on Thursday, April 15. The panel discussion will focus on the already been completed to identify the build- groundbreaking themes and visual design of director Ridley Scott’s 1982 science fiction classic, ing’s historic features, with preparation of a Blade Runner, including the use of L.A. landmarks such as the Bradbury Building and Ennis House detailed historic structure report currently in depicting a landscape of the future. The panel will include the film’s Oscar-winning producer, underway. Michael Deeley, and legendary conceptual and industrial designer Syd Mead. Proceeds will benefit Architecture firm Marmol Radziner the Conservancy. and Associates has developed a series of Details are available at laconservancy.org. Tickets are $25 - $50 and can be purchased through detailed treatment protocols for conservation Bonhams by calling (323) 436-5445 or by e-mailing [email protected]. You can also of the hotel’s character-defining features and join our Events e-mail list for the latest updates (“Sign Up for E-News” on our website). materials. This groundbreaking research— particularly on the treatment of aluminum, which came into widespread use in the 1960s HOME TOUR continued from page 1 and was used extensively in the Century Plaza Hotel—will benefit not only the hotel build- On Wednesday evening, April 14, join us on an armchair expedition through the world of 1960s ing but many other historic resources from residential architecture. Leading our voyage will be Jan Horn, founder and executive director of the Archi- the sixties and beyond. tectural Division of Coldwell Banker. Mr. Horn has specialized in the sale of architect-designed houses for The progress we’ve made to date is very the past thirty years. A frequent speaker on architectural topics at museums and universities nationwide, encouraging and could serve as a model for he is an affiliate member of the American Institute of Architects, Los Angeles Chapter, and a member collaboration between preservationists and of the Board of Trustees of the Architecture + Design Museum. Admission to this event is free with the developers going forward. It is particularly purchase of a “Home Sixties Home” tour ticket (see below); otherwise, admission is $5 for Conservancy meaningful on the heels of the demolition members ($10 for the of the 1965 Columbia Savings Building (see general public). Res- page 3), which underscores the fragility of ervations are available Greater L.A.’s 1960s heritage. For more in- at laconservancy.org/ formation, visit our “Sixties Turn 50” website sixties. at laconservancy.org/sixties. Last but not least, Our success with the Century Plaza join us for the “Home Hotel would not have been possible without Sixties Home” tour the support of you, our members. Each and on Sunday, April 18, every Conservancy member makes a crucial when we’ll visit some difference in our ability to influence decision great ’60s homes in makers on important issues like this. Thank Brentwood. One of the you. We’d also like to thank the hundreds of tour sites, last opened people who wrote letters of support and the to the public for a 1968 nearly 1,500 people who pledged their sup- home tour, is a redwood port for the hotel’s preservation. We still have treehouse bachelor pad much to do, and we will keep you posted. complete with walk- in wine cellar, steam The 1966 Franks House is one of the homes featured on the April 18 tour. Photo by Julius room, and Jacuzzi tub. Shulman. © J. Paul Getty Trust. Used with permission. Julius Shulman Photography Perched on the hillside Archive, Research Library at the Getty Research Institute (2004.R.10) overlooking a canyon with views to the ocean, the Franks House was a hub of social events, notorious with the neighbors for swinging parties. Although the finishes have been updated over the years, architect Raul Garduño’s daring 1966 design is intact. Another featured home is the sprawling custom residence built in 1961 for Dr. and Mrs. Morris Frankel in Mandeville Canyon. Designed by Ephraim Baran, AIA, architect of the distinctive Directors Guild of America corporate headquarters in Hollywood, the house is a virtual time capsule of sixties architecture and interior design. A celebration of angles and glass, this unique home was built for entertain- ing. It retains its original finishes and features throughout, including a somewhat startling coffin-shaped swimming pool that must be seen to be believed. The “Home Sixties Home” tour is generously sponsored by City National Bank and Coldwell Banker. Please visit our website for more information about the tour sites, all of which are in the hills north of Sunset Boulevard in Brentwood. Tickets, which include shuttle transportation to the homes, are $40 for The Minoru Yamasaki-designed Century Plaza members ($60 for the general public) and are available at laconservancy.org/sixties. Hotel, 2010. Photo by Andrew Hara.

6 l o s a n g e l e s conservancy n e w s MEMBERSHIP NOVEMBER 11 / JANUARY 19 MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP REPORT APPLICATION

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M a r | A p r 2 0 1 0 7 CONSERVANCY WALKING TOURS

Walking tours begin at 10 a.m. except where noted. Tours are $5 for Conservancy mem- bers and children twelve and under; $10 for the general public. Walk-ins are accepted on most tours, although pre-payment is required on the Angelino Heights, Biltmore Hotel, and Broadway tours. For details and reservations, 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 Core Every Saturday

BI-WEEKLY AND MONTHLY TOURS Angelino Heights First Saturday Downtown Renaissance: Spring & Main Second and Fourth Saturdays Downtown’s Modern Skyline First and Third Saturdays Union Station REMINDER: Member Drive ends April 30. Third Saturday Visit http://lac.laconservancy.org/drive Youth, family, and group tours by arrangement; for a chance to win VIP LRS tickets! call the number above for information.

UPCOMING “SIXTIES TURN 50” EVENTS Michael Possert, Jr. LAC staff LAC staff CULTURAL LANDSCAPES LA LAGUNA MAY DAY HOME SIXTIES HOME LECTURE MONSTER MASH 1960s Residential Tour Wednesday, March 24 Saturday, May 1 Sunday, April 18

Join the Conservancy, The Cultural Land- Join us at the whimsical La Laguna play- Mark your calendar for our upcoming tour scape Foundation, and noted architect/ ground in San Gabriel for an afternoon highlighting a range of 1960s residential historian Alan Hess for a discussion of picnic with games, lunch, ice cream, and architecture in Brentwood, including the 1960s-era cultural landscapes in Southern fun for the whole family. For details, see 1961 Frankel House (pictured above). For California. For details, see page 4. page 4. details, see page 1.