January 16, 2006
Preservation Headlines
Hall of Administration: County OKs relocation study
Downtown L.A. - "Los Angeles County supervisors took the second step Tuesday to repair or relocate the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration building by approving a $200,000 contract to study the space needs among seven proposals..."
20 hires to help clear backlog, tackle new challenges
Los Angeles - "A plan to add 20 positions to the city Planning Department is designed to clear a long-standing project backlog and look at long-term challenges..."
Griffith Park: 'A Poor Man's Disneyland?'
Los Angeles - "With a draft master plan in place, the majestic 4,107-acre Griffith Park is expected to undergo a series of transformations — which some critics say may destroy the largest urban park in the country..."
Salvaged elements are being used in restorations
Los Angeles - "Until recently, only the environmentally correct and very thrifty used architectural elements salvaged from historic buildings about to be torn down. Now, historic house parts are reclaiming the limelight that once made them glow, and they are being used as grace notes and focal points in brand-new houses and whole-house renovations of old buildings..."
A Cool Spot Is Now This Cold House
Highland Park - "It was the cool place to hang out in Los Angeles a century ago — a gathering spot for the likes of artist Frederic Remington, conservationist John Muir, composer John Philip Sousa and poet Carl Sandburg. These days the landmark Lummis House in Highland Park is more of a cold place to be stuck in..."
Weatherwolde Castle: House is now protected
Tujunga - "A well-known Sunland-Tujunga home that resembles an Irish castle gained Historic-Cultural Monument designation from the City Council on Friday. Without discussion, the council voted unanimously to grant the distinction to the Blarney Castle, making it more difficult to alter or destroy the building..."
75 years of dreams and struggle
San Pedro - "The Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro celebrates its 75th anniversary. It was one of six theaters planned by Jack, Harry, Albert and Sam Warner, the founders of Warner Bros. Studios..."
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