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Telling the LGBTQ/L.A. Story Or Queer) Communities 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.
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