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The book lover’s dilemma: When to unpack my library?

Columnist · December 29, 2022

My foot on that brake was more urgent than I intended. I jumped out of my Volvo and rushed to the boîte of the local Little Free Library. I popped […]

Brookside and the varied, winding paths to preservation

Columnist · December 1, 2022

Last month, we began a report on the possible creation of additional historic districts in the Greater Wilshire area — [“Room to Grow?: Preserving not-yet-designated historic districts”]. Let us begin […]

Room to Grow?: Preserving not-yet-designated historic districts

Columnist · October 27, 2022

I was having lunch with my friend, James Dastoli, who has newly moved with his family into a historic house located in the Wilton Place National Historic District. We had […]

Modernism in our midst: Masterpieces and McMansions

Columnist · September 29, 2022

October 13-16 is “Modernism Week October” in Palm Springs, a celebration of the desert city’s history and heritage as a laboratory for modern, mid-century and contemporary design. Really a Modernism […]

Proposed changes to the Mills Act spark opposition

Columnist · September 1, 2022

Recently released recommendations for proposed changes to Mills Act contracts have sparked opposition throughout the preservation community and beneficiaries of Los Angeles’ premier economic incentive program for historic preservation. A […]

As The Ebell approaches 100, a master plan gives guidance

Columnist · July 28, 2022

In Hancock Park and Windsor Square and the neighboring communities, few secular institutions can rival The Ebell of Los Angeles in its longevity, community presence and commitment to its original […]

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