Historical Society’s 49th annual meeting held at Gilmore Adobe
ONE OF THE FOUNDERS of WSHPHS and co-founder of the Larchmont Chronicle Jane Gilman (right) with WSHPHS Treasurer Barbara Coad of Ridgewood-Wilton.
The historic Gilmore Adobe, secretly nestled between the Grove and the Original Farmers Market, is where the Windsor Square Hancock Park Historical Society (WSHPHS) hosted its Summer Fiesta and 49th annual meeting. More than 100 people from across the city attended the event on Aug. 3 in the garden of this 1852 structure.
Mariachi music greeted attendees, and tables were colorfully decorated in the cool and quiet yard of the adobe. “We’ve never had permission to enter the gates of this adobe and now we’re here,” commented members Ryan and Elsi Kaiser, formerly of North Gower Street and now living in Culver City. Volunteers wandered the grounds selling raffle tickets like strolling minstrels.
The event was more of a festive party than a meeting. Tacos and margaritas abounded as Brian Curran, of Windsor Square, a Chronicle columnist and one of the vice presidents of WSHPHS, announced three recipients of the organization’s Landmark Award. This award recognizes sites for their historical or cultural significance. Two homes—one located at 601 Lorraine Blvd. and the other at 616 S. Windsor Blvd.— were honored, as were the Clinton Manor Courtyard apartments at 5134 Clinton St.
MEMBERS ENJOY THE evening, including (front row, from left) Trenee Sims, Elizabeth Yeo, Landmark Award recipients Andrew Gould and Akilah Releford Gould, and Leigh Anna Fry; (back row, from left) Joyce Kleifeld, David Burns, Louise Arklin and Marlene Dutton.
WSHPHS proposes to collect and preserve the rich history of the area. They organize numerous events throughout the year, including their annual Garden Tour. Currently they have 500 individual members and 300 family members, and more are always welcome.
Cilgia Halprin, of South June Street, has been a WSHPHS member for over 40 years. When she first moved into her home, she got a flyer in her mailbox that said “If you love history, come on over [to this meeting].” She went to her first WSHPHS gathering and has been involved ever since.
MARIACHI BAND added a festive flair to the evening.
To become a member, visit windsorsquarehancockpark.org. The cost is $65 annually for a couple or family.
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