Archive for July, 2016
Cisco Kid ‘was a friend of mine,’ and other recollections . . .
The west side of Raleigh Studios, facing Bronson Avenue between Clinton and Melrose, never fails to fascinate. I walk by it in the early morning and admire its tongue-and-groove construction (though there is some stucco on the section just north of Clinton) and its intriguing fenestration: 31 windows on the upper story and 40 on […]
Preservation topic of city public workshops in Mile
The city Office of Historic Resources is holding two public hearings this month to review a proposed Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) in the Miracle Mile and a recently completed draft of a Preservation Plan. A public workshop to review the Preservation Plan is tentatively set for Thurs., Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. at Temple […]
Bidding farewell to some favorite mom and pops
After working at Village Footwear for the past 19 years, Wendy pretty much knows everyone’s shoe size and foot issue. “I’m the ‘shoe whisperer,’” said the store manager, who asked not to use her last name. Customers came from far and wide over the years to find the perfect shoe; one lady brought her friend […]
New book on preservation of Los Angeles Central Library
Stephen Gee, writer of “Los Angeles Central Library, A History of its Art and Architecture,” will present a short illustrated talk about the book and the library Mon., Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. at Chevalier’s Books at 126 N. Larchmont Blvd. Mr. Gee will stay to sign books. For further information, call Chevalier’s at 323-465-1334. […]
