IF ONLY WALLS COULD SPEAK!
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- Published on Thursday, 23 June 2016 15:40
- Written by MITZI MARCH-MOGUL
People often think of history as an impersonal collection of facts and dates, a dusty inventory of data without relevance to modern life.But the past can get quite personal when looked at as the stories of people like us and how their actions and feelings influenced, and sometimes left…Restoring An Architectural Treasure
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- Published on Monday, 12 October 2015 13:58
- Written by Renee Montgomery
In 1911, upon the completion of the magnificent home at 2508 9th Avenue, the Los Angeles Herald Examiner referred to it as "House beautiful . . . no duplicate in Southern California". Custom designed in an impressive “high” Arts-and-Crafts style by the renowned Heineman architectural firm for Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Adams,…What Is An HPOZ?
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- Published on Wednesday, 22 April 2015 15:59
- Written by Jefferson Park/Laura Meyers
Many communities in CD10 are now or are in the process of becoming historic districts. With this designation neighborhoods are able to preserve the distinctive character and beauty of their respective communities, which in turn will preserve the rich cultural and architectural history for future generations.Historic districts in Los…Re-Inhabit Inhabits West Adams
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- Published on Friday, 15 August 2014 16:49
- Written by Renee Montgomery
Describing itself as a “boutique real estate development firm whose main goal is to enrich Southern California housing by integrating mature homes back into the current market,” Re-Inhabit focuses on rehabilitating dilapidated period homes.Previously focusing on the communities of Atwater Village, Silver Lake, Los Feliz, Hollywood Hills, Glassell Park,…David Raposa Wins 2014 Los Angeles Conservancy Preservation Award for Starr Dairy Farmhouse In Jefferson Park
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- Published on Friday, 08 August 2014 16:47
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When the Los AngelesConservancy, which recognizes outstanding achievement in the field of historic preservation, announced the recipients of its 33rd Annual Preservation Awards in June, West Adams’ own David Raposa received one of the awards for the restoration of the Joseph Lee Starr Dairy Farmhouse located on Arlington Avenue in Jefferson…Landmark Bekins Building Facade Threatened
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- Published on Friday, 27 December 2013 16:29
- Written by West Adams Heritage Newsletter
The historical integrity of the landmark Bekins Building, which sits on the corner of Pico and Crenshaw, is currently being threatened by proposed changes to its iconic Art Deco façade.
West Adams neighbors attended a hearing regarding the 12 4-G cellular antennas that AT&T wants to install on the former Bekins…A Dairy Farm in Jefferson Park
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- Published on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 15:40
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Originally Published Issue #29 April/May 2013- UPDATEDDairy farmhouse and Jefferson Park – not two phrases often heard together. However, tucked away in the crowded neighborhood along Arlington south of Adams Boulevard is a remnant of L.A.’s agricultural past - the Starr Farmhouse, a Victorian cottage built from 1887 to 1888.…Kite Coffee Shop (Vintage Hollywood)
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- Published on Friday, 12 October 2012 13:41
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The little building at the southwest corner of Washington Boulevard and 10th Avenue with the odd-shaped roofline is a place that is familiar to all, yet completely unknown.
Its current name is Vintage Hollywood. But long before it was a nightclub showcase, it was a coffee shop which served the…The Mary A. Briggs Residence
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- Published on Friday, 12 October 2012 13:39
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The Mary A. Briggs residence is the third grand home along West Adams Blvd. to be purchased and carefully restored by the Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness (MSIA).
First was the elegant Guasti Villa (Peace Awareness Labyrinth and Gardens) at 3500 W. Adams, now serving as MSIA offices and retreat…Saving Bank of Tokyo
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- Published on Saturday, 07 April 2012 15:16
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A Remnant of Jefferson Park’s Japanese American Heritage
The Bank Of Tokyo building (currently the Union Bank) at the corner of Crenshaw and Jefferson has historic roots in the Japanese American community.This mid-century modern building designed by a pair of noted architects, Tosh Terasawa and Arthur O’Leary, was erected to remedy…More Articles...
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- The Guasti Villa
- Jefferson Park. Preserving It's Heritage
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