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Santa Monica Conservancy

ensuring that the past has a future september 2005 Vol 2 No 3

table touring wilshire boulevard of contents Sunday, Oct 2, 2005, 10am-4pm hosted by the Los Angeles and Santa Monica Conservancies touring wilshire blvd. The 16-mile, architecturally rich Wilshire Boulevard, points out historic and cultural sites, such as the Page 1 spanning three cities (Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and famous Camera Obscura, which is open for visits. Santa Monica) will provide a living history lesson for Palisades Park, located where Wilshire Boulevard meets conservancy business those who take the tour initiated by the Los Angeles the Pacifi c Ocean, was given to the City by founder Page 2 Conservancy on Sunday, October 2. A self-guided John P. Jones in 1890. Santa Monica is one of the few conservancy gets grant tour of Wilshire Boulevard will take visitors from California cities to have preserved ocean views for Page 2 downtown Los Angeles to Santa Monica which public enjoyment. includes the most dense and ethnically diverse photo quiz and trivia An updated adaptation of the 1937 Broadway hit neighborhoods of Los Angeles and represents virtually Page 2 musical, Babes in Arms by Rodgers & Hart, will be every dominant building type of the 20th century. Six presented at the Playhouse that evening at 5pm by the craftsman house revived selected sites will be open for docent-guided tours Ruskin Group Theatre, a local troupe headquartered Page 3 along the street, such as the former Bullocks Wilshire, at the Santa Monica Airport. This long-running hit now the Southwest School of Law. A kid’s activity preservation events musical produced such unforgettable songs as My book is included – so take the whole family! Pages 4 &5 Funny Valentine, The Lady Is a Tramp and Johnny Tour tickets available at: www.laconservancy.org., One-Note. A portion of ticket sales from the Oct. landmarks commission or by phoning (213) 623-2489. SMC members pay 2nd performance will benefi t the Santa Monica Pages 4 &5 $25 for tickets that would otherwise be $35. Order Conservancy. zucky’s sign early! Tickets are limited! Tour goers may drive their Theatre tickets are separate from the Wilshire Blvd. Pages 5 own cars or take the Wilshire bus. tour and cost $45. For tickets call (310) 397-3244, or buy online at www.ruskingrouptheatre.com. sanborn insurance maps miles playhouse and palisades park Pages 6 Make a day of it! Explore the architectural and Included in Wilshire Blvd. Tour Admission cultural history of Wilshire Blvd. Then, have dinner old rand demolished Sunday, Oct. 2, 2005 •10am – 4pm at a local restaurant and enjoy the musical revival of Pages 6

415 pch tour & workshops Partnering with the LAC, the Santa Monica Pages 6 Conservancy will present tours of Miles Playhouse in Christine Reed Park in Santa Monica. The Playhouse benefits of landmarking is a 1929 landmark designed by renowned architect Pages 7 John Byers. The tour includes a display of SMC aero screening member Roger Genser’s collection of vintage Santa Pages 8 Monica postcards. A new self-guided tour brochure of Palisades Park will be available at Miles Playhouse. The brochure

Postcard from the Roger Genser collection page 2 smc receives grant for historic wilshire blvd. resource online catalog website descriptions of designated landmarks online The LAC is creating a website in The California Council for the Promotion of History (CCPH) recently awarded the with links to additional information resources. conjunction with the Wilshire Blvd Santa Monica Conservancy a grant of $750 The CCPH, a part of the California tour, where visitors can create their toward the completion of our Historic Resource State University Department of History, own tours of Wilshire, contribute Online Catalog. Historian, author, and SMC indicated that our catalog fits with its mission their personal stores and read those member Paula Scott has been writing the of promoting high standards for historical of others, and retrieve great historical descriptions for inclusion in the catalog, which research, presentation, and professional material. The website will be up and can be accessed at the Conservancy’s website, practices. Thanks to Tom Cleys, Nina Fresco, running beginning October 2 at www. www.smconservancy.org. The catalog is the Arlene Hopkins, Ruthann Lehrer, Kathleen curatingthecity.org. first phase of the Conservancy’s Discovering Masser, and Anne Troutman for their work Our Past program, which provides expanded on securing the grant.

join the city photo quiz: board of directors the most magnificent room in santa monica The Santa Monica Conservancy is encouraging members interested in expanding their community involvement to consider becoming a candidate for its board of directors election to be held at the Annual Meeting in January. Our twelve-member, volunteer board meets monthly to set policies and monitor the organization. All board members serve a three-year term and sit on at least one sub-committee, which generally also meets monthly. Interested members should contact President Joel Brand at 310-485-0399 or email [email protected] to get more information. Nominations will close in early November. ison Archives Marc Wanamaker Marc Archives ison B the f conservancy board President Joel Brand o ourtesy do you know where this was? Answer appears on page 6.

Vice President David Kaplan c Photo Treasurer Tom Cleys Secretary Anne Troutman welcome new members Board members: William Anderson Diana and Jeff Gordon Terri Parsa and Derek Ott Ken Breisch Bruce Cameron Kim Morris and Margaret Baker Douglas and Joan Grant Andrew Pierce Mike Deasy Nina Fresco Judy Bartulski Susan Hartley Cathy Portuges Arlene Hopkins Ruthann Lehrer Linda Engel and Alan Benjamin Chris Hartzell Planaria Price Doris Sosin John Zinner Mary Booth Ruth Jones Kelyn Roberts the news staff Cosmos Services America Amanda Kainer Lorraine Sanchez Sherrill Kushner Dick Orton Charles and Julie Douthat Mimi Keller Mike Seid Susan Zinner Ruthann Lehrer Christine Faris Christine Kludjian Ruth Shari Nina Fresco Sarah Fitzsimmons Louis Yansen and Dominique La Page Joani Stewart Nadine Gallegos Deborah Lott Mike Strader let us hear from you Tina Gallgano David Mayhan and Cindy McQuade Christopher Gee and Claire Townend PO Box 653, Santa Monica, Ca 90406-0653 Roz and Virginia Gamble Harry Medved Wendy Wolstoencroft 310-485-0399 • [email protected] Marge and Dean Gelfand Allyson Murphy Lydia Woodward Ruth Getz Robert M. Nelson page 3 craftsman house revived

One of Santa Monica’s most stately Upstairs is an authentic sleeping porch with The original two-story carriage house in Craftsman houses has been given new life rope-pull windows that drop into the wall, back has become part of the adjacent neighbor’s under the exquisite care of its current owners, allowing fresh air to circulate through the screens. property, and is used as a guest house. Payson Ann Payson and Rob Ulin. Located at 501 24th Evans added a wing in 1925 to accommodate designed a new garage that was built to match Street, the Tudor Craftsman home was designed a billiard room. The new owners have added a the house. and built in 1912 by A. W. Tyler, brother of new kitchen in the rear, designed to relate to the The drought-tolerant landscaping was Frank Tyler who undoubtedly contributed to its original Craftsman design, and a large basement planned by Nancy McKinney of Uncommon design. Frank Tyler-designed homes are found playroom. Ground with the help of a grant from the City of in West Adams, Harvard Square, and Hancock Payson and Ulin and their son and daughter Santa Monica. Plugs of a sand dune-type grass, Park. The curved, third-fl oor balconies are a had lived in a 1929 home in the area for about a native grass that requires little watering, was signature of the Tylers’ work. The house sits 12 years and were looking to expand or move planted in lieu of traditional sod grass. The plugs on two lots and cost about $6,000, an expensive to a larger home. The house became available can be kept separated or allowed to blend into a house in those days. when tragedy struck. The previous owner, John fl owing lawn. The fi rst owner, Dorothy King, owned the Bower, a retired electrical engineer from the The Payson-Ulin family intends to nominate entire block when this part of Santa Monica was RAND Corporation, died in an explosion in the the house for landmark designation to take mostly open fi elds. Another owner, Hugh Evans, bomb shelter of the house while tinkering with his advantage of tax credit benefi ts and to ensure was a highly regarded amateur horticulturalist inventions. Payson and Ulin met Mr. Bower’s son that the home will continue to be respected and who turned the whole block into an internationally Sam shortly thereafter. They bid against several maintained in the future. known botanical garden. Several specimen trees developers who wanted to tear down the house, still survive today on the property. subdivide the lot and rebuild. Within two days The house has steep twin gables with a BowerBower c chosehose p preservationreservation overover d demolitionemolition wood-shake roof. The exterior consists of dark and accepted the Payson and Ulin’s offer. wood half-timbers on light stucco, and red brick “We felt really lucky to have gotten the masonry. A deep verandah, supported by massive house,” says Ann Payson, an architect and brick piers, winds around half of the house. former lawyer. “I’ve always admired the The front entrance is graced by a heavy Craftsman aesthetic.” Payson did the as-built wood door with beveled glass inset and original drawings to document the existing house, as hardware. It opens directly into the living room, well as the architectural plans and drawings which features a massive river rock fi replace, for the rehabilitation. She and her husband restored and reconstructed with steel reinforcing. did a considerable amount of research on The interiors had been remodeled in the 1940s, the house and its previous owners in an with the dark original wood painted white and effort to restore the house authentically. By the rock fi replace altered into a Colonial one. tracking down the descendants of families Payson and Ulin have carefully restored and who had lived in the house, they uncovered reconstructed the interiors where deterioration earlyearly e exteriorxterior a andnd i interiornterior p photographshotographs f fromrom made replacement necessary. Extensive structural familyfamily aalbums.lbums. TTheyhey sspokepoke withwith neighborsneighbors aandnd Top left: 501 24th Street as it looks today searched records in the City Planning Department Top right: Hugh Evans in his garden, the property once reinforcement was done, with the installation of included two large lots. interior shear walls and a new foundation. and County Tax Assessor’s Offi ce. Bottom right: A warm family gathering in the 1940s. page 4 events conservancy members can enjoy in the autumn months ahead

Echo Park Lake Walking Tour Craftsman Weekend Old Pasadena Walking Tour Dates: Sat., Oct. 8 and Nov. 12 Dates: Fri.-Sun., October 21- 23 Date: Sat., November 5, 9:00 am Echo Park Historical Society Pasadena Heritage Pasadena Heritage Call: 323-860-8874 Call: 626-441-6333 Call: 626-441-6333

Walking tour features Echo Park Lake, one A tribute to Pasadena’s unique contributions A quarterly tour of Pasadena’s historic of LA’s most recognized landmarks, and the to the American Arts & Crafts Movement downtown includes a slide presentation and neighborhood of notable historic structures, with the largest and most comprehensive a 90-minute guided walk of Old Pasadena, a including Angeles Temple, public stairways, celebration of the Craftsman Movement in the National Register Historic District and one of Victorian mansions, hillside courtyard housing Western United States. Home tour, exhibits the best examples of downtown revitalization and Craftsman-style apartments. Tour begins of contemporary and antique Craftsman in the country. $10 per person. Reservations at Echo Park Boathouse, 751 Echo Park Ave. furnishings and accessories, lectures, bus and required. Free to historical society members and children walking tours, and special evening events at under 12; $3 donation for non-members. historic sites. www.HistoricEchoPark.org www.pasadenaheritage.org www.pasadenaheritage.org report on landmarks commission: the good news and the bad news by Ruthann Lehrer New Landmark Designations Palisades Avenue Home slaves in 1870. In 1905, responding to a request A stately, Mediterranean/Classical Revival from residents for a CME Church in Santa Office Building on Wilshire home at 331 Palisades Avenue was nominated Monica, church leader Charles H. Phillips The Commission nominated the ornate by its owner for Landmark designation, a move from the West Texas Conference facilitated Spanish Colonial Revival office building at that the Commission enthusiastically supported. the purchase of a surplus school building from 710 Wilshire Boulevard for Landmark status, It was built in 1913 by Frank L. Meline, a the Santa Monica School Board. a nomination that the owner supported. The prolific designer/builder who specialized in The original Washington School, built in Santa Monica Professional Building had been large residences for wealthy clients in a variety 1890 or 1895 as a wood-frame, Colonial-style evaluated in previous surveys as National of revival styles. The house has a squarish, building, had suffered a fire and was damaged. Register-eligible. Originally housing medical symmetrical plan with a low-pitched, hipped, After it was moved from 4th and Ashland to its and dental offices, the building has an unusual terra cotta tile roof, and a semicircular entry current site at 4th and Bay, it was repaired and “Y” shape to take advantage of natural light, portico supported by Ionic columns. The converted to religious use. The cornerstone air and views. The rich ornamentation triangular bay windows are a unique feature. derives from the Spanish Renaissance and Phillips Chapel at 4th & Bay is called “Plateresque,” a name that derives A Landmark with singular cultural value from the Spanish meaning “in the manner of was brought to our attention by a USC a silversmith.” student, Alison Jefferson, and Rev. James C. It was designed in 1928 by architect Arthur Raymond, Jr., Pastor of the Phillips Chapel E. Harvey, who also designed the landmark Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. Embassy Hotel in Santa Monica and other Jefferson researched the history of this Landmarks in Los Angeles. Recently, the owner African-American church as a student project. assembled a consultant team to explore new The Church celebrates its centennial this year. development options for the site, which includes The Colored/Christian Methodist Church in the adjacent parking lot. The plans include the Santa Monica was the first national African- adaptive reuse of the office building as a hotel American organization established by former Phillips Chapel at 4th & Bay and a new adjacent hotel addition. page 5 events conservancy members can enjoy in the autumn months ahead

pomona heritage home tour tea & vintage fashion show alhambra 2nd annual Date: Sun., October 16 Art Deco Society of Los Angeles & historic home tour Call: 866 833-4086 L.A. Conservancy Modern Committee Alhambra Preservation Group Date: Sun., November 6 Date: Sun., November 6, 11am – 4 pm Tea: 1pm • Show: 2:30pm Call: 626-755-3467 Features the Seventh Day Adventist Church El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Blvd. A self-guided walking tour of early 20th century of Pomona, a Spanish Eclectic, two Tudor Call: 310-659-DECO (3326) Mediterranean and Arts & Crafts-era homes in the Bungalows, a traditional Arts and Crafts Fashion show of women’s vintage clothing Ramona Park neighborhood (established in 1909) Bungalow, an artful Spanish home, and the designed by Los Angeles-based Peggy Hunt and plus a display of vintage, pre-1950s cars. Millard Sheets Pedestrian Mall. Jeanette Alexander. Advance tickets: $10. $35 general admission. Tickets on the day of the tour: $12. $15 without tea.

www.adsla.org www.pomonaheritage.org www.alhambrapreservation.org report on landmarks commission: the good news and the bad news by Ruthann Lehrer dedication ceremony on October 31, 1909, was residents wrote moving testimonials regarding the attended by more than 100 people. The building “sense of place” at Christie Court. was remodeled in 1949, at which time its lovely Both buildings were vernacular buildings stained glass dedication windows were installed. that represented the history of Santa Monica, This building has a high level of cultural and but the City Council felt that they did not social significance. meet the “threshold” for Landmark status. Zucky’s Sign Councilmembers Genser and McKeown Also nominated, see box to the right. supported the Landmarks Commission decision Landmark Nominations for 921 19th Street. Both Genser and McKeown Overturned on Appeal were absent when Christie Court was on the The bad news is that two Landmark agenda; only Councilmember Shriver voted to nominations, 921 19th Street and 125 Pacific uphold its Landmark designation. Zucky’s Neon Sign Avenue, were overturned on appeal to the additional funding for historic Recently the Landmarks Commission designated the City Council on July 12 and 26. The former resources inventory Zucky’s sign as a historic Landmark. The Commission was a pristine, late Craftsman Bungalow determined that it symbolized the economic and To facilitate the identification and evaluation commercial development of the City in the mid-20th constructed in 1923, with fine detailing – and of potential historic resources, City Council century. The Commission also found that the sign a pioneer home in its neighborhood that today approved a new, temporary staff position, was highly reflective of the early Googie architectural has many multi-family structures. The latter, allowing the inventory to be completed style that was once prevalent along major commercial streets throughout the Los Angeles area, but now is a known as Christie Court, was a courtyard within two years. Giving higher priority to the rarity. If the sign had not been designated, it would have bungalow near the beach in Ocean Park that inventory was a victory for the Landmarks been removed because it is not compliant with current had a rich social and artistic history which was Commission, which relies on the accuracy of zoning regulations nurtured in the landscaped court. this information, as do developers who seek Zucky’s Delicatessen, Restaurant and Coffee Shop used to be a local hangout for a lot of Santa Monicans Although Christie Court had been altered, demolition permits and City staff who process and visitors to the city, including Arnold Schwarzenegger its social and cultural significance to the history building permit requests. before he became California’s governor. of Ocean Park was significant. Many former page 6 sanborn maps rand buildings bite the dust provide city By Ruthann Lehrer snapshots Fire insurance maps are detailed city plans, usu- ally at scales of 50 or 100 feet to an inch. They show individual building “footprints,” complete with construction details such as building mate- rial (brick, adobe, frame, etc.), height (of larger buildings), number of stories, location of doors, windows, chimneys and elevators, use of struc- ture (dwelling, hotel, church, etc.), and street address. Other features shown include lot lines, street widths, water pipes, hydrants and cis- terns, and fi re-fi ghting facilities. The Sanborn Map Co. was founded in Objections to the imminent demolition of So why weren’t the buildings saved? When 1866 to create fi re insurance maps of cities the old RAND buildings opposite City Hall the City executed a purchase agreement with and towns. were presented to the City Council by the RAND several years ago, the contract placed all You can order Sanborn Maps bt calling Santa Monica Conservancy, the Landmarks review authority with the City Council, effec- 1-800-352-0050. Commission, and individual preservationists tively bypassing normal procedural review, which For more information visit their website at on June 28th. The Santa Monica Mirror includes the Landmarks Commission and public http://sanborn.umi.com/HelpFiles/about.html newspaper also advocated their preservation. participation. Despite the environmental impact The buildings were deemed to be a signifi cant report noting the RAND buildings’ signifi cance, cultural resource in an evaluation that was part City Council adopted a statement of overriding of the environmental impact report for the Civic considerations and accepted the demolition. Center Master Plan. The cultural signifi cance of At the June 28th meeting when the Civic the buildings stems from the role they played in Center Master Plan was discussed, City Council the nation’s political and military history as well defended its decision to accept the demolition and as their connection with Daniel Ellsberg and the circumvent Landmarks Commission review. The Pentagon Papers. They’re also an excellent ex- Landmarks Commission objected to this practice. ample of mid-century, modern design with adap- Council members decided to have a commemo- Above, 1912 Sanborn map of Redondo Beach. Article & map tive-reuse potential. rative plaque installed at the site. excerpted from The Redondo Beach Historical Society Newsletter. city seeks public input on redevelopment at 415 pch Built for lavish entertaining in the 1920s by Saturday, October 1st, the city’s design William Randolph Hearst for actress Marion consultants will present the emerging Davies, the house at 415 PCH was a palace by designs and then hold a number of separate the sea. After Davies sold the property in the discussions focusing on key aspects, including 1940s, it operated as a private hotel and then a historic preservation. On Sunday, October private beach club, before most of the original 2nd, the design team will return and present structures were torn down in the early 1960s. further refi nements based upon the Saturday Efforts to convert what remains into a city- discussions. There will be a special follow-up operated public beach facility were stymied by session on historic preservation in the project damage from the 1994 Northridge earthquake. on a date to be announced later. Built in the 1920s, Marion Davies Beach House was torn down Now the revitalization of the facility is being in the early 1960s. More information will be made made possible by a generous gift from the available at the Conservancy’s web- Annenberg Foundation in partnership with the site and at http://415pch.smgov.net/. or City of Santa Monica City and the California call Community & Cultural Services at State Parks. In connection with that effort, the 458-8310 for more information. city has began a community planning process which included tours of the site a website, and city photo quiz answer: public workshops . Drawing room inside Marion Davies’ Your chance to Participate 110 room beach mansion at 415 Pacifi c The public is invited to attend in three days Coast Hwy in Santa Monica. It was torn down in the early 1960s. of critical workshops to further develop the Joel Brand, Nina Fresco & Lori Nafshun enjoy the city- restoration and design of 415 PCH. sponsored tour of the 415 PCH site on July 28th. Beach House photo above courtesy of Bison Archives Marc Wanamaker page 7 benefits of landmarking by Nina Fresco The primary benefit of landmarking is that a can be used for any property listed on the designated historic resource will be protected few hundred dollars for a small remodel to City’s Historic Resources Inventory as and preservation professionals will oversee close to $10,000 for a large one. Fees are well as for Landmarks and Historic District its maintenance and re-use plan. When a not waived, however, by Building and Safety contributors. Using the SHBC not only property is designated, the cultural richness or other city departments. The Planning helps preserve a historic building, it also and history of our community is enhanced. Department will also expedite review for saves an owner considerable rehabilitation Preserving a large spectrum of architecture remodels and additions to designated historic expense. For more about the SHBC go to that includes designers and developers properties. http://www.dsa.dgs.ca.gov/StateHistoricalB we’ve never heard of--in addition to the When upgrades are called for, the City uildingSafetyBoard/. more “notable” players--provides us with an will enhance streetscapes (street lights, Parking understanding of the variety of people who sidewalks, street signs, etc.) in Historic Districts A big challenge that many historic buildings have lived and worked in our City. All are to be compatible with their historic character. face is meeting City-imposed parking inspired by architecture of the great builders Additionally, the Planning Department offers requirements. Many historic buildings were of other eras. expedited review for remodels and additions to constructed long before parking demands For the owner who must use and maintain designated historic properties. were as high as they are today. Through a the landmarked property, more tangible special provision in the zoning ordinance, incentives are needed. There are incentives the City will reduce parking requirements for properties that are designated individual for qualified designated Landmarks and Landmarks and for those within a Historic Historic District properties. District. Some incentives apply to un-designated Exceptions to City Zoning Rules properties that are listed on the City’s Historic A recent City ordinance allows for historic Resources Inventory in an effort to promote properties to undergo major structural their preservation until they can be reviewed improvements without triggering a City code for Landmark status. known as “substantial remodel.” When Lower Property Taxes (The Mills Act) a remodel is “substantial” enough, the Owners of Landmarks and properties that property must meet ALL current City code contribute to a Historic District can sign a requirements as if it were a new building. Mills Act contract--an agreement with the Because Landmarks and buildings listed on City to preserve, maintain, and if necessary, the Historic Resources Inventory are older, restore the historic structure in exchange for they often require this “substantial” level of substantially reduced property taxes. This work just to be maintained as they are. savings helps offset the costs of restoring and For example, a new foundation or a maintaining the property. historically sensitive addition to a tiny bungalow When a Mills Act Contract Application is would trigger a complete remodel without the approved by the City Planning Division, the exception. The City understands the need to County Tax Assessor then determines the value make substantial upgrades while respecting of the historic property based upon its current historic architectural character. Broken pediment doorway to Marion Davies’ old guesthouse potential or actual rental income, rather than at 415 PCH –time-worn but still beautiful. More Coming upon the traditional assessed value method, As the City works on the “Shape the Future resulting in a significant property tax reduction. State Building Code Alternatives 2025” project to update our Land Use Traditionally, property taxes are reassessed at Very often the work necessary to faithfully Element and Zoning Code, the Landmarks time of sale. But Mills Act contracts run with the preserve historic buildings does not meet Commission is working closely with City property; tax benefits are therefore transferred today’s building codes. The State Historic staff to create additional landmarking to subsequent owners. As a property’s value Building Code allows for alternatives to incentives and to develop policies and typically jumps each time a property is sold, the standard code in order to retain historic exceptions to the building and zoning there is an even greater savings between what fabric as long as life safety requirements codes that will further enable the smooth the new property taxes would be after the are met. By applying the State Historic and efficient preservation, rehabilitation, sale and the amount owed according to the Building Code (SHBC), exceptions can and maintenance of our historic structures. Mills Act contract. This savings can provide a made using creative solutions that maintain Please let City staff know that you support significant marketing advantage for future sales. safety while preserving historic architectural these efforts at www.shapethefuture2025. City Services characteristics. For example, existing, non- net. Let the Santa Monica Conservancy All City Planning Department fees are waived conforming historic doors, windows, or know as well at [email protected]. when a Landmark is undergoing permitted staircases could remain in a remodeled renovation. The savings can range from a house, even though they would not be permitted in new construction. The SHBC Santa Monica Conservancy Nonprofi t Org U.S. Postage PAID look what’s inside! Santa Monica,CA Permit No. 36 Page 1 Touring Wishire Blvd. from downtown P.O. Box 653 Santa Monica, CA 90406-0653 Los Angeles to Santa Monica’s Palisades Park. At left is The Big Wave, 1989 by Tony Delap. Stainless steel, Plexiglas sculpture,Wilshire at Franklin

Page 3 A classic Craftsman House on 24th St. has a carefully researched history and family stories, happy and sad. At left is a couple in front of the house in the 1920s.ased fi lm!

Page 6 After more than 40 years, the old Rand Corporation buildings bite the dust.

smc fundraiser’s a hit with aero theatre screening Academy Award-winning fi lm director Sydney Pollack and Pulitzer Prize-winning fi lm critic Joe Morgenstern led a fascinating discussion after the July screening of “They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?” More than 200 people attended this Conservancy fundraiser at the historic Aero Theatre. The 1969 movie, directed by Pollack, centers on a marathon dance contest at a ballroom on the Santa Monica Pier in the 1930s. The event raised funds for the Conservancy and helped raise awareness of the refurbished Aero Theatre on Montana Avenue, one of the last remaining single-screen movie houses in the Los Angeles area. It is now operated by the non- profi t American Cinematheque. The marquee of the Aero Theater on the night of our event. Photos courtesy of Dick Orton. Thanks to Mr. Pollack and Mr. Morgenstern for appearing and to the following for their help with the event: Wendy Abrams; Birdy and Kitty Bartholomew; Joe Clark; Tom Cleys; Gwen Delise (American Cinematheque); Carol Flint; Dwight Flowers; Nina Fresco; Rebecca Kapsis; Ursula Kress; Sherrill Kushner; Ruthann Lehrer; Carol Lemlein; Philip Malamuth; Ted Miller; Allyson Murphy; Amanda Murphy; Felice Myers; Gail Myers; Dick Orton; Jill and Lance

Riseborough; Ruth Shari; Doris Sosin; Jeffrey Joel Morgenstern left, and Sydney Pollack greet Max Sydney Pollack with our two beautiful ushers, Sturgess; Janice Wright; and Rolfe Wyer. Palevsky and Jodie Evans. Birdie Bartholomew, left, and Amanda Murphy, right.