The publication of Hollywood Heritage, a private, non-profit organization dedicated to preservation of the historic built environment in Hollywood and to education about the role of the early flim industry and its pioneers in shaping Hollywood’s Winter 2014 www.hollywoodheritage.org Volume 32, Number 4 history Lasky-DeMille Barn Approved Hollywood Heritage Directors tarting with the January 2014 for Listing on the National Hollywood Heritage Board meeting, SHollywood Heritage will be welcom- Register of Historic Places ing some new directors. They will have been isitors to the Hollywood Heritage for its association with the development of the film elected to a new term as director, filling an Museum have noticed the plaque industry in Hollywood and California, as well as expanded board position, or they will be fill- Vnear the front door telling the story the early growth and development of the City of ing the position of a director who has been of California Registered Landmark No. 554, Hollywood. Notably, the building is the last sur- termed-out of office and must wait a year Hollywood’s First Major Film Company viving historical resource associated with the early before eligible to run again. Directors are Studio. It has held that designation for 57 establishment of the motion picture industry in Hol- not compensated for their service, like all years. We are proud to announce that the lywood, and the oldest historical resource associated the other volunteers who keep Hollywood historic Lasky-DeMille Barn is now being with the establishment of the major motion picture Heritage the vital organization that it is. recognized nationally. studios. The Lasky-DeMille Barn is also eligible Richard Adkins and Bob Blue are termed out as directors. New, and not so new faces on the board, include: John Girodo, Writer. Served as appointee on the board to fill a vacant seat. Serves as co-chair of our Preservation Issues Com- mittee. Elected to full term as director. John Hillman, Stockbroker. Owner and operator of Silent Cinema, Inc. Former di- rector of Hollywood Heritage, serving as treasurer. Elected to full term as a director. Kevin Jordan, Owner, Jordan Brothers Entertainment. Writer/Producer/Director. The State Historical Resources Com- for the National Register under Criterion B, at the Media marketing specialist. Appointed to mission, at its November 8th meeting, ap- local level of significance, for its direct association single year term, replacing elected director proved Hollywood Heritage’s nomination and productive lives of Jesse L. Lasky, Cecil B. Philip Mershon, who was unable to serve. of the Lasky-DeMille Barn to the Nation- DeMille, and Samuel Goldwyn, individuals that This is his first term as a Hollywood Heri- al Register of Historic Places and recom- played an exceptional role in founding the motion tage director. mended its listing to the Keeper of the picture industry. Christy Johnson McAvoy, Owner, His- Register. Hollywood Heritage Vice Pres- The nomination concluded that the toric Resources Group, Pasadena. Co-Found- ident Richard Adkins and our co-founder building maintains its integrity of design, er of Hollywood Heritage, Inc. Former Christy McAvoy attended the meeting in materials, workmanship, association, and director. Elected to full term as director. Sacramento where the staff of the Office feeling. Bill Roschen, Founding Principal of of Historic Preservation recommended Credit goes to all of our members, vol- Roschen Van Cleve Architects. Outgoing approval of the nomination. The formal unteers and generous supporters over the president of Los Angeles City Planning listing of the Barn on the Register by the years who have made it possible to faith- Commission, Recognized for work on sus- Keeper is pending. fully restore and maintain the largest oldest tainable urban environments, expert in The nomination was based on two cri- artifact of the early motion picture industry mixed-use projects. Former director of Hol- teria: in Hollywood. Come visit often, tell oth- lywood Heritage. Elected to full term as di- The nomination stated that The Lasky-De- ers about the museum and wonderful pro- rector. Mille Barn is eligible for the National Register un- grams therein, and be proud of what you The board in their January meeting will der Criterion A at the state level of significance, support. elect board officers. President’s Message This has been quite a year! by Brian Cooper you’ll consider making a year-end donation his has been to Hollywood Heritage. We desperately need quite a year for funds to help us restore our rear deck so that www.hollywoodheritage.org THollywood it could be safely utilized for outside gather- Heritage, and quite a ings. We could also use new carpeting, fresh BOARD OF DIRECTORS year for Hollywood in paint on our inside beams, an upgraded se- Bryan Cooper, President general. For those of curity system, Hollywood survey maps, and you who may not have much more. Even a small donation would Richard Adkins, Vice President heard, I am thrilled help us to pay our rent and utilities and other Mary Mallory, Secretary to announce that operating expenses. So thank you in advance Tracy Terhune, Treasurer the barn has been nominated to the National for thinking of us, along with the other wor- Register of Historic Places. The Register is thy organizations you support at this time of the official list of the Nation’s historic plac- year! Bob Blue es worthy of preservation. Authorized by the In my last message to you, I talked about National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, some of the upcoming events related to the Amy Condit the National Park Service’s National Register Lasky-DeMille Centennial. As I write this, Denise DeCarlo of Historic Places is part of a program to co- these events are unfolding on a weekly ba- ordinate and support public and private efforts sis. So be sure to check our website for the Dr. Meredith Drake Reitan to identify, evaluate, and protect America’s his- most up-to-date information: www.holly- Margot Gerber toric and archeological resources. You’ll find woodheritage.org. I am especially pleased more information about this unique honor on to tell you about another special Centennial John Girodo the front page of this newsletter. event which has been added to the calendar. Randy Haberkamp Throughout 2013, we have been busy bees at On Saturday, March 15, 2014, there will be a the barn as well as out in the community, and screening of Cecil B. DeMille’s classic film George Kiel this year, we have done more outreach than “Madame Satan” (1930), presented in con- Jonathan Nettler ever before. I am most proud of our involve- junction with the Art Deco Society and the ment and partnership with such diverse organi- American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Chris Nichols zations as The Autry, American Cinematheque, Theater. Before the movie, there will be an Fran Offenhauser LA as Subject, The Alex Theatre, Los Angeles introduction by renowned dance critic Debra Heritage Alliance, Los Angeles Conservancy, Levine, who will discuss choreographer The- Alan H. Simon and the Hollywood American Legion. odore Kosloff’s unique contributions to the Sue Slutzky Each year at our annual holiday party we film. This is not to be missed! We are also in offer our Annual Report. It’s our way of discussions with the Hollywood Chamber of Beth Werling thanking members for their support, and it Commerce about co-hosting a big Centenni- also gives the board a chance to sound off al event at the barn next summer. I can’t say about our various challenges and accom- too much about it yet, but I am very excited Committees & Chairs plishments this year. And if you’re not a to be working with them as part of our cel- Finance & Development - Amy Condit member, there’s still time to join before the ebration. Museum - Richard Adkins end of the year. Our membership also makes I want to say a few words about the Hol- a wonderful gift for that special-someone in lywood Heritage Museum archive collection. Membership - Richard Adkins (acting chair) your life. And let me tell you, there are perks- It includes artifacts and memorabilia from Nominating - George Kiel a-plenty with that membership. Not only do the early motion picture industry as well as Preservation Issues - Dr. Meredith Drake Reitan you receive 10% off in our museum shop, but of early Hollywood. This year it has grown you also receive discounts and invitations to by leaps and bounds. We will be adding the Public Relations - Bryan Cooper unique “members-only” events and much “City of Hollywood” miniatures, created by Publications - Alan H. Simon more. And did you know your membership Joe Pelkofer in 1938, to our collection. And Silent Society - Randy Haberkamp allows you the opportunity to join and attend the money from our Acquisitions Fund, any of our committee meetings? We have a comprised mainly of dollars raised at our Mary Zickefoose Director of Membership Development wide-range of committees that focus on such monthly raffles, has helped us to add photos topics as the museum itself, preservation, and memorabilia related to the barn, as well John Clifford publications, or publicity. It’s a great way to as the Hollywood Sign and its surrounding Newsletter and Web Site Editor make your voice heard within the Hollywood areas. Kudos must go to Vice President Rich- Hollywood Heritage Newsletter is published Heritage community. And since we are an ard Adkins and Secretary Mary Mallory for quarterly by Hollywood Heritage, Inc., P.O. Box 2586, Hollywood, CA 90078 all-volunteer organization, we certainly wel- continuing to seek out unique materials for 323 874-4005.