Los Angeles Conservancy

Los Angeles Conservancy Last Chance to Help Save Columbia Savings: L.A. City Council is scheduled to vote this Friday, Dec. 4, on whether to approve the development project that would demolish the 1965 Columbia Savings Building on the Miracle Mile. This vote is the only thing standing in the way of the building's demolition. If you'd like to ...voice your concern, this is your last chance. If you're able to attend, please arrive at Van Nuys City Hall (14410 Sylvan St.) at 10 a.m.

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On Tuesday, December 1, the Los Angeles City Council's Planning and Land Use Management (PLUM) Committee voted to recommend certification of the final environmental impact report (EIR) for the Wilshire and La Brea Project that threatens the Columbia Savings building.
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Katherine
Katherine
Be sure to stress that conservation and restoration of existing architectural fabric is the most ecologically and financially intelligent strategy that can be pursued. This holds special importance today.
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Los Angeles Conservancy Free Event, December 3: Celebrate the rich history of the Wyvernwood Garden Apartments this Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Costello Recreation Center in Boyle Heights. Join residents for multimedia oral history presentations, music, and dance - all to commemorate the deep cultural significance of, and preservation efforts at..., Wyvernwood. The 70-acre site was built in 1939, and it stands as a successful example of architecture designed to provide affordable housing while building community. Wyvernwood has been threatened with demolition since January 2008. Read more on our website at http://laconservancy.org/issues/issues_wyvernwood.php4.

-- celebrating a Boyle Heights community striving to preserve their homes and culture in the face of redevelopment
Location:8th and Soto and 3141 E. Olympic Blvd.
Time:6:00PM Thursday, December 3rd
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Karen Aburto
Karen Aburto
Great to know! Been noticing these last minute posts lately. At least a week in advance would be more helpful. Would've gone to the fundraiser earlier this month if the info was posted on facebook earlier (not same week). Thanks!
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Los Angeles Conservancy Happy Thanksgiving to all of our fans!

November 26 at 12:19pm · Report
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Los Angeles Conservancy Chase Community Giving on Facebook: Don't forget to vote for the Conservancy! We have a chance to win up to $1 million. Please help us get there, and encourage others to as well!

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Los Angeles Conservancy Vote Now: Favorite Sixties Commercial/Retail
We've released a new voting category for the top sixty buildings of the '60s. Vote for your ten favorite commercial /retail buildings or suggest your own. From the Century Plaza Hotel and Cinerama Dome to the drive-through Donut Hole in La Puente - we have a wide variety of s...ixties gems from which to choose. Wonder who won the previous vote? Check out the results of the civic/institutional buildings ballot at http://lac.laconservancy.org/60sWinnersPage.

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Over the coming months (through June 2010), you can vote for your top ten local buildings in each of six categories: Civic/Institutional, Commercial/Retail, Ecclesiastical, Residential, Cultural, and Industrial/Manufacturing.We'll ...
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Deborah Hyatt DeStefano
Deborah Hyatt DeStefano
they forgot a lot of places, oh well
November 20 at 3:48pm
Rob Frazier
Rob Frazier
Wish I was there!!!
November 20 at 10:09pm
M Caroline Garland
M Caroline Garland
Save the Century Plaza Hotel registered by the National Trust for Historic Places as one of eleven most endangered places.
November 21 at 3:25pm
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Los Angeles Conservancy Help the Conservancy Win Money!
Through Chase Community Giving on Facebook, the Conservancy has a chance to win up to $1 million. All you have to do is vote for the 'Los Angeles Conservancy,' and invite your Facebook friends to do the same. The more votes we get, the better our chances are of winning. Thanks for your he...lp in getting the word out about this awesome opportunity, we really appreciate it!

Ann Page
Ann Page
I just voted!!!
November 20 at 12:48pm
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Los Angeles Conservancy Ready to get into the holiday spirit? Tickets are now available for the Conservancy's fourth annual holiday film matinee on Sunday, December 6 at 2 p.m. This year we're screening "It's a Wonderful Life" (RKO, 1946) at the beautiful Million Dollar Theatre - the perfect venue for a classic film. Bring the whole family do...wntown for a great time, and for a candy cane! Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under. Show your ticket at the iconic Clifton's Cafeteria just down the street for a 10 percent discount!

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It's a Wonderful Life(1947)Sunday,December 6, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.Million Dollar Theatre307South Broadway, Downtown L.A.Buy tickets at bottom of page.The holidays are nearly here, ...
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April Arrozal
April Arrozal
Wish I could be there! Have fun.
November 16 at 7:43pm
Kimberly Lesak
Kimberly Lesak
Really looking forward to this!
November 17 at 7:48am
Los Angeles Conservancy

Los Angeles Conservancy Call to Action: Columbia Savings Building
Please attend a hearing on the Columbia Savings Building at Los Angeles City Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. The Planning and Land Use Management Committee is scheduled to vote on whether to recommend certification of the environmental impact report (EIR) for the massive Wils...hire and La Brea Project. This project calls for the demolition of the historic Columbia Savings Building (Irving Shapiro, 1965), a striking example of postwar bank design. We need a strong turnout to show the committee that the building is an important part of L.A.'s postwar heritage.
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On Tuesday, November 17, the Los Angeles City Council's Planning and Land Use Management (PLUM) Committee will vote on whether to recommend certification of the final environmental impact report (EIR) for the Wilshire and La Brea Project that threatens the Columbia Savings building. ...
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Heidi Hu
Heidi Hu
I love that sculpture on the La Brea side of the building!
November 15 at 2:45pm
Dante Larsen
Dante Larsen
It's actually a fantastic waterfall / sculpture. They just turned off the water one day (a long long time ago) used to play around it when I was a kid. Love that bldg.
November 16 at 1:47am
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Los Angeles Conservancy Fundraiser & Book Release Party to Benefit the Conservancy Next Thursday, Nov. 19
Join Diane Keaton and Benedikt Taschen, along with Fendi and Vanity Fair, for a gala fundraiser for the Conservancy for the release of "Los Angeles: Portrait of a City" by Jim Heimann, Kevin Starr, and David L. Ulin, and published by TASCH...EN. Tickets are $70 and include a signed copy of the book, cocktails, and hors d' oeuvres. The event will take place at the historic Cross Roads of the World in Hollywood from 7 - 9 p.m. Guided tours of the landmark will be given until 8 p.m.

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“Jim Heimann's new book, Los Angeles: Portrait of a City, is without a doubt the most comprehensive visual history of L.A. ever attempted." — Chris Nichols, Los Angeles magazine
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Los Angeles Conservancy Jules Verne Festival Presents: "The Wild Bunch" at the Million Dollar Theatre this Thursday at 7 p.m.! Join the film's stars Ernest Borgnine, Bo Hopkins, L.Q. Jones, Paul Harper, and many others for a once-in-a-lifetime screening of this classic western. The event celebrates the film's fortieth anniversary, and what be...tter way to do it than with the real cowboys who brought it to life in 1969! Tickets from $15 - 30. Don't miss out! Buy tickets at http://julesverne.org.

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The Wild Bunch (1969) Thursday, November 12, 7 p.m. Million Dollar Theatre 307 S. Broadway, Downtown Los Angeles $15-30 (plus processing); tickets available at julesverne.org
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Mindy
Mindy
I'm going to hunt down Ernie Borgnine to sign my ticket!
November 10 at 8:02pm
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Los Angeles Conservancy Thank you to everyone - we officially have 2,000 fans and we are extremely excited!

November 10 at 2:36pm
Theresa Cardona
November 17 at 8:59pm
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Los Angeles Conservancy Only one more fan is needed for us to hit 2,000! It could be you.

November 10 at 1:32pm
Teresa
Teresa
It can't be me. I'm already a fan. :-)
November 10 at 1:44pm
Rob
Rob
I just invited about 20 folks to get you there and above. Thanks for all you do!
November 10 at 1:47pm
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Los Angeles Conservancy
Thank you for your support and for encouraging others! And thank you to all of our fans for making our facebook presence such a success!
November 10 at 1:49pm
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Los Angeles Conservancy Only nine fans away from 2,000 - make it happen facebook-ers!

November 10 at 12:20pm
Fatima L. Lemus
Fatima L. Lemus
yay! three of my friends that joined me on the broadway historical tour just joined! that tour was awesome! can't wait to plan another!
November 10 at 1:06pm
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Los Angeles Conservancy
Thank you to Fatima's friends for helping us get to 2,000... only one away! Who will it be?
November 10 at 1:23pm
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Los Angeles Conservancy Thank you to everyone who joined us for yesterday's tour of '60s sites in the South Bay! It was a great event and we're so glad you could join us to celebrate this important decade in architecture in Los Angeles. If you took photos, please share them with us. If you couldn't make it, but would still like to take the to...ur on your own, you can purchase the Mod City booklet on our website for just $10 (includes postage).

If you liked this, watch your email and newsletter (not a member? Join and receive our bi-monthly print newsletter - http://www.laconservancy.org/join/join_main.php4) for our spring 60s residential tour!

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Miss out on the Mod, Mod, Mod, Mod City tour or simply want to relive it again and again? Here is your chance with the tour's booklet. Packed with rich images, history, and driving directions to ...
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Gerry
Gerry
It was an absolute blast; had no idea about the museum...really grooved on those paper flight attendant dresses!
November 9 at 6:04pm
Monica Garcia
Monica Garcia
being a part of this was such a treat!
November 9 at 11:46pm
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Los Angeles Conservancy Time is ticking away for you to go Mod with us!
Tickets for this Sunday's tour of unique sixties sites in the South Bay area will be available on Sunday at The Proud Bird Restaurant, 11022 S. Aviation Blvd., in Westchester. "It's a Mod, Mod, Mod, Mod City" is a one-time-only event, so you don't want to miss out! Tickets... are $30 for the general public, $25 for Conservancy members, and $10 for kids 12 and under.

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Self-Driving TourSunday,November 8,200910 a.m. - 4p.m.$30 ($25 L.A. Conservancy members, $10 children 12 and under)
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Vangie
Vangie
Wish I could go on Sunday, but have another obligation!!
November 6 at 5:42pm
Jules Verne
Jules Verne
It's amazing all the people coming from all over the country to attend the Wild Bunch event, calling and writting to tell how the film changed their life. To all who haven't seen it yet - I envy you. To be able to discover it in High-Definition, Director's cut, with the cast and the stars on stage prior to the event is an exprience which is also a World Premiere! Join now! www.julesverne.org
November 8 at 11:27am