NEWS Nov/Dec 2015 • Volume 37 Number 6 Always More to Learn at laconservancy.org by Conservancy staff The Conservancy regularly adds new content to our website at laconservancy.org to help you explore and enjoy Greater Los Angeles’ built history. We recently launched both a new microsite and more than forty biographies of architects who have made significant contributions to the L.A. region. Curating the City: LGBTQ Historic Places in L.A. The newest installment in our Curating the City microsite series, LGBTQ Historic In 2008, the Black Cat in Silver Lake was designated as a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument for its early and significant role in the LGBTQ civil rights movement. A police raid on December 31, 1966 led to a peaceful protest in Places in L.A., recognizes the unique stories February 1967. This demonstration of 300-600 individuals was one of the earliest such documented events in LGBTQ and contributions of Los Angeles’ diverse and history, predating New York’s famed Stonewall rebellion by two and a half years. Photo by Laura Dominguez/L.A. Conservancy. constantly evolving LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning and/ Telling the LGBTQ/L.A. Story or queer) communities. Did you know that the world’s first gay by Arielle N’Diaye pride parade took place in Hollywood? Or that With the Supreme Court’s decision to legalize same-sex marriage across the United States, L.A. is the site of the world’s first LGBTQ 2015 marks a major milestone in equal rights and protections for the country’s lesbian, gay, synagogue, the country’s longest-running gay bisexual, transgender, and queer (or questioning) citizens. LGBTQ rights have accumulated publication, and much more? Curating the rapidly in the U.S. in recent years. At this point, it is important to take a step back and begin City: LGBTQ Historic Places in L.A. repre- to recognize the places where this history took place and continue to tell the story of Greater sents the first major step in our broad efforts Los Angeles’ LGBTQ heritage. to tell these stories and to identify, promote, The Los Angeles area has long been at the forefront of creating and shaping a collective and preserve these historic places. yet diverse LGBTQ identity, and it has played an important role in bringing LGBTQ experi- Featuring in-depth profiles of more ences into the public consciousness. Nonetheless, our local contributions to LGBTQ history than thirty significant locations across L.A. are often overshadowed by the legacies of New York’s Stonewall rebellion and San Francisco’s County, the microsite describes the diverse reputation as America’s “Gay City.” history of LGBTQ communities in the region, In recognition of the broad social and cultural contributions of Los Angeles’ diverse as well as the increasing threat to the places LGBTQ communities, the Conservancy is pleased to announce the debut of our latest Curating that help tell the stories of these communities. the City microsite, LGBTQ Historic Places in L.A. Learn more about our newest microsite at Our searchable map will help you explore right, and visit online at laconservancy.org/lgbtq. The Conservancy’s project comes on the heels of the City of Los Angeles’ LGBT Historic Please see WEBSITE on page 6 Context Statement, completed as part of SurveyLA, its multi-year initiative to identify and record the city’s historic resources. The context statement, which covers the period from about I N S I D E 1850 to 1980, marks a turning point in efforts to recognize and protect places associated with Conservancy News 2 the LGBTQ community. While Los Angeles has made strides in this area, neighboring cities Issues 3 with significant historical connections to the LGBTQ community, such as West Hollywood and Long Beach, have yet to catch up. Programs 5 Please see LGBTQ on page 6 Membership 7 CONSERVANCY NEWS

Preservation Advocacy Fund: Los Angeles Conservancy 523 W. Sixth Street, Suite 826 Saving Community Character Los Angeles, California 90014 (213) 623-2489 Fax: (213) 623-3909 At the Conservancy, one of the biggest issues we face is preserving community char- laconservancy.org acter. We work to save the homes, theatres, restaurants, public spaces, and other spaces

The Los Angeles Conservancy is a nonprofit mem- that define our historic neighborhoods. bership organization that works through education This year, we advocated successfully to have the 1957 Norms La Cienega landmarked. and advocacy to recognize, preserve, and revitalize This Googie restaurant has been an icon of Los Angeles for over half a century, and its the historic architectural and cultural resources of Los Angeles County. landmark designation is a huge win. However, the preservation of Norms is still not as-

Stay connected! sured, and we are working to keep this neighborhood gem intact. laconservancy.org We also continue to fight the overdevelopment trend in residential neighborhoods, facebook.com/losangelesconservancy including both single-family homes and multi-family residences (see page 3). twitter.com/laconservancy instagram.com/laconservancy Thanks to the support of members like you, we can help ensure that historic neigh-

Board of Directors borhoods keep the qualities that make them special. Membership dues provide about Hernan Hernandez, Chair of the Board one-third of our annual revenue. Another third comes from philanthropic support beyond James Camp, Secretary membership dues, including donations to the Preservation Advocacy Fund. Wesley Phoa, PhD; Treasurer Rita Morales Patton, Chair, Advocacy Committee Please strengthen our voice for preservation in L.A. County by giving a gift of any Maxine Greenspan, Chair, Development Committee amount by December 31. You’ll enjoy tax benefits and make a real difference in preserving Linda Brettler; Linda Bruckheimer; Alice Carr; Mike Deasy; Elizabeth Edwards Harris, PhD; the historic places that matter to you. Donate online at laconservancy.org/paf. Thank you! David Kopple; David C. Martin, FAIA; Andrew Meieran; Andy Meyers; Theresa Meyers; Karen Miller; Eric B. Moore; Stacy Paek; Bill E. Roschen, FAIA; Welcome Sarah Lann, Director of Education Susan Strauss; Ted Tanner, AIA; Jan Westman; Raymond Wu Please join us in welcoming the Conservancy’s new director

Advisory Council of education, Sarah Lann. Sarah will oversee the Conservancy’s Charmaine Atherton; Margaret Bach; educational outreach and volunteer programs, including our Last Sally S. Beaudette; Bruce Corwin; Tim Disney; Remaining Seats film series, walking tours, and special tours. George A. V. Dunning; Amy Forbes; Douglas J. Gardner; Albert Greenstein; Curtis Hanson; A native of Portland, Oregon, Sarah holds a bachelor of fine Greg Harless; Robert S. Harris, FAIA; Mary Kay Hight; arts degree from Ithaca College and a master’s degree from Leeds Dr. Thomas S. Hines; Kathryn Welch Howe; University in the UK. She has over ten years of experience manag- Stephanie Kingsnorth, AIA, LEED AP; Michael LaFetra; Brenda Levin, FAIA; Ronald S. Lushing; ing programs in a nonprofit setting. Most recently, Sarah worked as Robert F. Maguire III; Christy McAvoy; the school manager for The Groundlings Theatre and School. She previously served as the Thomas R. Miller; Frank Romero; Jack Rubens; in-residence programs manager for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Oregon. Alan Sieroty; Alison Silver; Joel Wachs; John H. Welborne; Roland A. Wiley, AIA; Ken Williams; With her theatre background, it is not surprising that Sarah is passionate about sto- Dr. Robert W. Winter rytelling, and that passion brought her to the Conservancy. As she says, “Preservation is Lifetime Cornerstone exciting to me because buildings help tell stories about the past and bring history to life.” George A. V. Dunning Leonard Hill Stephen and Christy McAvoy John H. and Martha L. Welborne Karol Lautner Peterson (1938 – 2015) Staff Karol Lautner Peterson, president of the John Lautner Foun- Linda Dishman, President and CEO dation and a staunch advocate for her father’s architectural legacy, Lizette S. Aguilar, Salesforce Administrator Marcella Akop, Administrative Assistant passed away in August. Laura Dominguez, Preservation Coordinator Karol led the creation of the John Lautner Foundation in Adrian Scott Fine, Director of Advocacy 1996, two years after her father’s passing. Recognizing the need Jessica Hodgdon, Communications Coordinator Manuel A. Huerta, Community Outreach Coordinator to protect built examples of the master modernist’s work, she was Adrienne Kisson, Development Manager instrumental in creating a preservation fund for the Foundation Sarah Lann, Director of Education Annie Laskey, Program Manager and increasing its preservation advocacy efforts over the years. Liz Leshin, Director of Development In 2011, the Conservancy worked with Karol and other Foundation leaders to convene Tiffany Narváez, PR and Marketing Coordinator an expert panel discussion on preserving Lautner’s work. Karol partnered with faculty and Cindy Olnick, Director of Communications Jessica Ro, Membership Assistant students at Cal Poly Pomona to nominate a number of Lautner buildings to the National Katie Sanborn, Office Manager Register of Historic Places, as well as create a Multiple Property Documentation Form to Bruce Scottow, Educational Outreach Coordinator facilitate future nominations. In her tireless efforts to maintain her father’s legacy, Karol Marcello Vavala, Preservation Associate built a rich legacy of her own as a steward, advocate, and friend. Major funding for the Los Angeles Conservancy’s programs is provided by the LaFetra Foundation.

2 los angeles conservancy news ISSUES Preservation Issues by Laura Dominguez, Adrian Scott Fine, Manuel A. Huerta, and Marcello Vavala For more information about these to demolish the 1923 Spanish Revival-style and other preservation issues, please visit bungalow court. laconservancy.org/important-issues. SurveyLA identified the property as eli- gible for local, state, and national designation, Historic Multi-Family as an excellent example of its property type and for its associations with the entertainment Residences at Risk industry. Since learning of the threat, com- Similar to the mansionization of single- munity members have been working toward Former Fifth Church of Christ, Scientist in Hollywood. family residential neighborhoods, we are now nominating the property for HCM status. Photo by Larry Underhill. starting to see historic multi-family buildings The demolition permit was placed on targeted for redevelopment under the City hold because the owner had to prepare an calls for the demolition of the former Fifth of Los Angeles’ Small Lot Subdivision or- environmental impact report (EIR) for the Church of Christ, Scientist (Howard Elwell, dinance. Local residents recently mobilized proposed replacement project. In September, 1959-60). The building at the northwest cor- to prevent the demolition of two significant the developer withdrew the original replace- ner of Hollywood Boulevard and La Brea multi-family properties—both owned by the ment plans, negating the need for an EIR. Avenue is a significant example of Modern same developer. With the EIR no longer required, the Depart- ecclesiastical architecture, as well as a promi- In September, the Los Angeles Cultural ment of Building and Safety reactivated the nent local example of postwar Christian Sci- Heritage Commission voted unanimously to demolition permit. ence architecture. recommend designation of the Mendel and Amid public outcry and a protest at the In September, the Los Angeles Cultural Mabel Meyer Courtyard Apartments as a site, the Department of City Planning initiated Heritage Commission voted unanimously to Historic-Cultural Monument (HCM). an HCM nomination before demolition had recommend the building’s designation as a Located at 118-126 ½ North Flores begun, and the permit was frozen once more. Historic-Cultural Monument (HCM). The Street, the Meyer Courtyard Apartments were An HCM nomination has since been prepared vote brings the structure closer to achieving built between 1936 and 1939. The Minimal and will soon go before the Cultural Heritage HCM status, which would require the owner Traditional-style buildings are significant for Commission for consideration. to consider preservation alternatives. The City their association with the firm of Meyer and The Meyer Courtyard Apartments and Council will cast a final vote on the nomina- Holler, one of the most prolific builders in the Edinburgh Bungalow Court exemplify tion in the coming weeks, following a recom- early-twentieth-century Los Angeles. Though the growing threat to historic multi-family mendation vote by the Council’s Planning and Meyer and Holler designed icons including residences in Los Angeles—and the result- Land Use Management (PLUM) Committee. the TCL (originally Grauman’s) Chinese The- ing loss of community character. This and The nomination was submitted by the recently atre, this property reflects the firm’s modest other types of development pressure further formed neighborhood advocacy organization yet high-quality building practices during the underscore the need for neighborhood con- Save Residential Hollywood. Great Depression. servation tools used in other cities, such as New York-based developer LeFrak Or- SurveyLA, Los Angeles’ citywide his- conservation districts. ganization, which purchased the church prop- toric resources survey, notes the building as erty from the Fifth Church congregation in a contributing property to the Beverly Square 2008, is partnering with Beverly Hills-based District. This district has been identified as developer Kennedy Wilson on the proposed eligible for historic designation at the na- mixed-use project. Known as Horizon Hol- tional, state, and local levels. lywood, the project would include 410 apart- Residents of the apartments nominated ments in three buildings ranging from six to the property for HCM designation after the twenty-six stories. new owner revealed plans to demolish the The Conservancy submitted comments apartments and replace them with townhous- Local residents have mobilized to save a 1923 bungalow court at 750-756 ½ North Edinburgh Avenue. Photo by on the project’s Notice of Preparation in Janu- es. Eviction notices were issued in February. Adrian Scott Fine/L.A. Conservancy. ary 2015, pressing for the consideration of Only one couple remains today; all the others preservation alternatives that would retain and have left. incorporate the building as part of the project. Just a mile from the Meyer Courtyard Horizon Hollywood Project/ Preparation of the draft environmental impact Apartments, a bungalow court at 750-756 ½ Fifth Church of Christ, Scientist report has been delayed pending the outcome North Edinburgh Avenue is also at risk. The of the landmark nomination. owner applied for a permit earlier this year As reported in these pages a year ago, a mixed-use development project in Hollywood

Nov | Dec 2015 3 PROGRAMS

SHARE YOUR LOVE OF Special Tours for the Holidays HISTORIC LOS ANGELES by Annie Laskey AS A WALKING TOUR For the Kids: Union Station for Families Holiday Tour Schedule DOCENT Just in time for the holidays, we will once Union Station for Families again offer our Union Station for Families Sundays, November 29, December 6, & by Annie Laskey walking tour. This hour-long tour tells the December 13 Have you always wanted to be a story of Union Station through its beautiful 11:00 a.m. Conservancy walking tour docent? shapes and colors, exploring the design of the 1 hour Now’s your chance! We are cur- building and how it relates to Los Angeles rently accepting applications for the history. Modern by Holiday Light 2016 Docent Training Class, which We designed this tour for young guests; Wednesdays, December 2 & 9 will start in late January 2016. we suggest it for children ages 5 and up. Saturdays, December 5 & 12 Giving effective tours combines Please register for this tour only if you bring 5:30 p.m. good scholarship, entertaining pre- youth or children between the ages of 5 and 2 hours sentation, and the ability to adapt 17 with you. We offer separate tours of Union to changing circumstances. The Station on Saturdays designed for adults. Bunker Hill’s skyscrapers while they look ex- cityscape constantly evolves, and The Union Station for Families tour will tra festive with holiday lights and decorations. each tour group is unique. take place on three Sundays: November 29, This special tour will take place on Docent training typically takes December 6, and December 13. It starts at 11 Wednesdays, December 2 and 9, and Satur- about three months to complete. It a.m. and lasts about an hour. Please note that days, December 5 and 12. Tours start at 5:30 combines eight formal class dates the tour does not include boarding a train— p.m. and last about two hours. with additional practice tour dates but you and your family will have a ball! Please note that this particular tour in- and independent study. Space cludes steps and hills and is not wheelchair in the class is limited to sixteen accessible (our regular afternoon Modern people. Skyline tour is accessible). This tour is geared To be eligible for docent train- for adults and is not recommended for chil- ing, you must be a current member dren under 12. of the Conservancy and have taken All tours are $5 for Los Angeles Con- at least two Conservancy walking servancy members and youth 17 and under; tours within the past year. $10 for the general public; reservations are For more information, including required. Space is limited, so reserve now! an application and training sched- Visit laconservancy.org/tours or call (213) ule, please visit laconservancy.org/ 623-2489. walking-tour-docents.

Bring the whole family to our special child-friendly tours of Union Station! Photo by Larry Underhill.

Docent Beth Topping leads a group on a Downtown For the Adults: Modern by Holiday Light Renaissance tour. Photo by Larry Underhill. Gingerbread houses displayed at the Late Modern Our Modern by Moonlight tour offers a Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown L.A. Photo by Annie Laskey/L.A. Conservancy. nighttime twist on our regularly scheduled Modern Skyline tour. Now we’re putting a twist on that twist with Modern by Holiday Light! Explore the history and architecture of

4 los angeles conservancy news PROGRAMS Fall Tour Soars from Hughes to Hercules VOLUNTEER PROFILE: by Sarah Lann DAVID THOMPSON

by Bruce Scottow “To be honest, my primary goal in joining the Conservancy’s Walk- ing Tour Program was for my own education.” -David Thompson David Thomp - son first volun- teered with the Conservancy on our 2013 tour of downtown L.A.’s Arts District. He decided to be- come a walking tour docent the next year, motivated by a lifelong Tour attendees were impressed by the enormous Cargo Building, one of the largest wooden buildings ever built. It was designed to house the construction of the H-4 Hercules plane, also known as the Spruce Goose. Photo by love of architecture—a passion Stephen Russo. that also fuels his work as an artist focused on the history and archi- Saturday, October 24: The day dawned Construction, as well as Tour Sponsors ARC tecture of Los Angeles and its river. bright and beautiful over the former Hughes Engineering, Clarion Partners/i|o at Playa Volunteering as a docent not Aircraft Company campus, a welcome change Vista, EPT Design, Levin & Associates Archi- only advanced his knowledge of from the torrential rain and winds that greeted tects, Nabih Youssef Associates, Rapt Studio, architecture, but also brought the staff and guests the first time the Conservancy rossprojectmanagement, and ZGF. satisfying bonus of seeing sparks of toured this historic site in 2011. We also appreciate everyone who at- excitement from tourgoers discov- Hundreds of guests visited restored tended, as well as the volunteers and staff who ering that downtown Los Angeles is buildings from the 1940s and 1950s rehabbed made the event possible. We were thrilled to bursting with art, architecture, and with creative touches such as coffee bars and have several volunteers from the next genera- a fascinating social and economic shared, chandelier-lit workspaces. It was clear tion of preservationists: kids from our summer history. to many that Hughes’ legacy is alive and well, program, Adventures in Architecture, with Now, as a two-year volunteer preserved in the buildings and grounds of this Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA). with the Conservancy’s Adventures historic site. in Architecture youth outreach The Hercules Campus at Playa Vista program with Heart of Los Angeles is a shining example of adaptive reuse. Its (HOLA), those sparks of excitement transformation by The Ratkovich Company come from sixth- and seventh- earned a Conservancy Preservation Award grade students as well. in 2014. The site once housed helicopters, David, a New York native who planes (including the infamous H-4 Hercules, has lived in Pasadena since 1989, or Spruce Goose), and significant innovations brings a diverse background to his in aviation and aerospace under the leadership tours. He has worked as an editor, of the legendary Howard Hughes. arms control diplomat, securities The site’s remaining historic buildings lawyer, and—as a deputy general now house a new generation of visionaries, counsel of The Walt Disney Com- with tenants including Google, YouTube, Volunteer Jerome Robinson shows tour guests historic images of the former Hughes Aircraft Company campus. pany—a participant in negotiating Photo by Stephen Russo. advertising firm 72andSunny, and Konami theme park projects in France, Ja- Digital Entertainment. pan, Hong Kong, and China. He now We would like to thank our gracious devotes his time to photography host and Tour Leader Sponsor, The Ratkov- and serigraphy, and has exhibited ich Company. We also thank Tour Partners in major galleries from Los Angeles Howard Building Company and MATT to New York.

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WEBSITE LGBTQ continued from page 1 continued from page 1 While the City’s LGBT Historic Context advocates in the LGBTQ community. The both well-known and lesser-known his- Statement is an important step forward, a owner of Catch One also opened a neighbor- toric sites, and we’ll add more over time. great deal of work still lies ahead. Since the ing residential HIV/AIDS center for homeless Learn more about our efforts to pre- LGBT Historic Context Statement ends at women and children living with the disease. serve historic LGBTQ sites in our cover 1980 and is limited to the City of Los Ange- Studio One, despite its exclusionary door story, and explore our new microsite at les, we also need to identify and understand policies, played an important role in fundrais- laconservancy.org/lgbtq. While you’re historic LGBTQ places elsewhere and post- ing for HIV/AIDS research and treatment. there, please share any stories you have 1980. These places reflect, for example, the Because none of these properties have to help make the microsite an even richer extraordinary beginnings of the HIV/AIDS been landmarked, they all lack formal protec- resource. Thank you! pandemic and the important role the Los An- tion from demolition or inappropriate altera- geles LGBTQ community played in bringing tion. This challenge makes proactive efforts this issue into the national spotlight. to preserve the tangible links to this history More than Just Nightclubs all the more critical. As we have previously reported, a num- Challenging Questions ber of buildings with significant historical Preservation within a community as ties to the LGBTQ community are currently diverse and broad as this one poses a num- at risk. In West Hollywood, the owner of The ber of challenging questions. How old does Factory has proposed demolishing the indus- something need to be in order to qualify as trial building for a mixed-use project, despite historically significant, and who decides? its early history as the Mitchell Camera pro- How do we tell stories through places that duction facility and, from 1975 to 1988, as may be difficult to appreciate, or not fully Visit our new microsite at laconservancy.org/lgbtq to discover L.A.'s rich LGBTQ history. the site of the iconic gay discotheque Studio understood? And how do we ensure that all One. This threat landed The Factory on the voices and stories are heard, even when they National Trust for Historic Preservation’s may be at odds with one another? Architect Biographies 2015 list of America’s Eleven Most Endan- What makes these efforts so dynamic is We also added online biographies gered Historic Places, in large part due to its that they reach into numerous complex layers of more than forty architects who have LGBTQ history. within the region’s history. LGBTQ identity made significant contributions to L.A.’s Hollywood’s Circus Disco, established in sits at the intersection of an individual’s ra- built environment. These brief overviews 1975 as a safe social space for gay Latinas/ cial, cultural, sexual, socioeconomic, gender, highlight the early life, training, and ma- os, is also slated for demolition as part of and religious experiences. Our goal is to jor works of selected architects. a major redevelopment planned for Santa reflect the diverse nature of this community. To read the biographies, visit Monica Boulevard and Las Palmas Avenue. Our new microsite, Curating the City: laconservancy.org/architects. We feature The nightclub provided its patrons with a LGBTQ Historic Places in L.A. (see sidebar a range of architects, including those who strong support system and served as a meet- on page 1), represents the beginning of our helped define the look of pre-World War ing place for political and social organizing. community dialogue. We intend for the mi- II Los Angeles such as John Parkinson The owner of Jewel’s Catch One in Los crosite to evolve as new places and stories and the firm of Morgan, Walls, and Cle- Angeles’ Mid-City, regarded as the first large- come to light. We invite you to explore this ments, as well as Modern masters such as scale nightclub to cater to black members of history, and to share your knowledge and R. M. Schindler and Richard Neutra, and the LGBTQ community, closed the club in memories, at laconservancy.org/lgbtq. landscape architects such as Lawrence July and announced plans to sell the building. Halprin and Garrett Eckbo. Of course, Taken together, these three nightclubs many more architects made an important tell a critical story about race, gender, class, mark on Los Angeles, and we will con- and sexuality in Los Angeles. Establishments tinue to add more biographies over time. such as Catch One and Circus Disco initially We hope you enjoy these new opened their doors in response to rampant additions and other great content at discrimination experienced by lesbians and laconservancy.org. LGBTQ people of color at well-known in- Special thanks to past Conservancy stitutions like Studio One. interns Anthony Merrill, Arielle N’Diaye, These places were more than just bars; and Dinna Rivera-Pitt for their valuable they served as vital community centers. Cir- contributions to both projects. cus Disco brought activists from broader civil and labor rights movements together with

6 los angeles conservancy news MEMBERSHIP AUGUST 6 / OCTOBER 8 MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP REPORT MATTERS

The Los Angeles Conservancy would like to acknowledge the generous contributions of our new Supporting members, and the MEMBERSHIP HAS new and renewing members of our Sustaining, Benefactor, and ITS REWARDS: Cornerstone groups. CHRISTY REICH CORPORATE MARBLE William Rendahl Alicia Syres CORNERSTONE Evelyn Stern Linda Thieben by Liz Leshin ($5,000 - $9,999) Julie Stern and Doug Watkins Willie Thomas The Mercantile Center Mary Alice Toomey Vicki Thorland Christy Arlene Vidor CORPORATE GRANITE SUSTAINING Reich, a Con- CORNERSTONE ($250 - $499) SUPPORTING servancy mem- ($2,500 - $4,999) Douglas Allan ($100 - $249) AEG Real Estate Jackson Anderer Gail Adams ber since 2012, Coldwell Banker Leo and Dorothy Braudy Edward and Myra Amorosi bought a pair Residential Brokerage Rick and Adele Burke John Balasz Skye Partners Jennifer Campbell Jane Barrett and Greg Long of tickets for the Sunset Junction Shopping Center Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Caplan Grace Bauer Karen Constine Joseph Bewick Clifton’s Cafete- GRANITE CORNERSTONE Donald and Zoe Cosgrove Robert and Vicki Borthwick ria opening fun- ($2,500 - $4,999) Jorge Luis Cruzata Stanley and Mary Charles Steven Cerasale and Thomas De Simone and Flora Chou draiser on September 21. She never Mary Katherine Cocharo Jason Wright Maya Cisco Dick and Eileen Garson Joan Drerup Michael Collins thought she’d end up winning the Shev Rush and Kevin Lane Richard Farmer and Kirsten Lee Patricia Dangelo grand prize in the event’s chance Cathleen and Rich Foye George and Peggy DiCaprio CORPORATE LIMESTONE Martin Freedman Edward Fitz and Patrick Munoz drawing: a party for twenty-five at CORNERSTONE Jeanne Gerson Gisele Grable and Frank Whipple Clifton’s, valued at $3,125. ($1,000 - $2,499) Annelle Grajeda Hugh Harrison and Ann Haskins City National Bank David Lawrence Gray, FAIA Liz and Ryan Hawkins “I am just floored and excited,” Garment Capitol Master Tenant John Gretzinger and Tina Thomas Judith Heineman Marmol Radziner Laura Hardy Keith and Manola Jarett she said upon hearing the news. Structural Focus Kathy Henkel Toula Kalatzis A lifelong Angeleno, Christy had Scott Hornbacher and Ellie and Mark Lainer LIMESTONE CORNERSTONE M. Paige Fillion Sarah Lann never been to Clifton’s before. “I ($1,000 - $2,499) Bret Israel Robert Main and Steven Archer and Paula Bacon Gary T. Izumi Gregory Johnson was super curious about it,” she Claire and William Bogaard Sophie Jefferies George Manet said. “I loved the idea of being Catherine Galley and Linda and Michael Keston Debra May Daniel Tyukody Joseph Kotzin Frank McKernan able to experience (the reopening) John Mark Horton Christina Legg Norma Mota-Altman before the general public.” Judy McKee Pauline Lemire Philippe Perebinossoff Catherine Meyler Leslie S. Lyndon and Bill Carey John Raudsep and She described the fundraiser Karen and Steve Miller Ileana Lytton Peggy Einnehmer Bret Parsons Laura Massino Marguerite Ray as “an amazing, cool event. I loved Mark William Puente Peg Meehan Daniel Rishoff the building. I loved that they Howard Sherman and Weston Milliken Steve Rostine and Tom Burke J. Gregg Houston Vibiana Molina Michael and Eva Rutman maintained (the original) sense of Mary Anne Singer Tamara and Richard Morgenstern Gregory Ryan and John DeWeese Jim Thilking Deanne and Allen Neiman Bruce Scottow whimsy. How cool for families to be Jan Westman Michael Rabkin and Chip Tom Cybill Shepherd able to bring their children there. Kenneth and Jann Williams Chris Regan and Barbara Shuler Susannah Keagle Susan Simmons What’s going on on Broadway is BENEFACTOR Jeff Rosenblum and Caroline Stevens so exciting!” ($500 - $999) Frederica Levitt Robert Taylor, AIA Christina Gilman Jack Rubens Mary Walsten Christy has “a huge apprecia- Barbara and Douglas Hadsell Zvia Sadja Brent Watson Jolie and Jon Jashni Dennis Schroeder Joe Waz tion for the diverse architecture of Barbara Leidenfrost Kevin Sharkey Joseph Weiss L.A. I love that this city lets people’s Michael Libow Mark Sherman James White Blake McCormick and Alan Sieroty Michael and Maggie Williams imaginations run wild. If you can Kerry Karsian Rosemary Simmons Julius Mondragon Bob Stiefel imagine it, you can build it.” Christy upgraded her member- ship to a higher level when she could, “to appreciate and support Happy Holidays! the Conservancy’s efforts” in pre- Consider gift memberships in your holiday shopping! serving what is unique about her Visit laconservancy.org/membership or call (213) 623-2489. hometown. Thank you, Christy, and thanks to all of our members who make the Conservancy’s work possible.

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Tours are $5 for Conservancy members and children twelve and under; $10 for the general public. Walk-ins accepted on Art Deco, Downtown Renaissance, Historic Downtown, and Modern Skyline. All others require reservations. For details and reservations, visit laconservancy.org. Questions? Call the ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Conservancy office at (213) 623-2489.

CONSERVANCY WALKING TOURS Angelino Heights First Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. Art Deco Every Saturday, 10 a.m. Biltmore Hotel Every Sunday, 2 p.m. Broadway Historic Theatre & Commercial District Every Saturday, 10 a.m. Downtown Renaissance Every Saturday, 10 a.m. Historic Downtown Every Saturday, 10 a.m. Modern Skyline Every Saturday, 2 p.m. Union Station Every Saturday, 10 a.m.

Youth, family, and group tours by arrangement; Planning your year-end giving? Donate to our call (213) 623-2489 for information. Preservation Advocacy Fund. Details on page 2.

UPCOMING EVENTS Photo by Doug Hill. Photo by Larry Underhill. Photo by Larry Photo by Larry Underhill. Photo by Larry YOUTH & FAMILY TOURS OF MODERN BY HOLIDAY LIGHT UNION STATION TOURS GIVE A GIFT MEMBERSHIP FOR Sundays, November 29 - Wednesdays and Saturdays THE HOLIDAYS December 13 December 2 - 12 Bring the whole family to this kid- Explore the history and architecture Looking for the perfect holiday gift? friendly version of our Union Station of Bunker Hill’s skyscrapers while Share your passion for preservation tour! See page 4 for details. they look extra festive with holiday by giving a gift membership to your lights and decorations! See page 4 friends or family members. Visit for details. laconservancy.org/membership for details.