January 15, 2006
More Preservation Headlines
Beverly Hills' close-up? It looks different now
Beverly Hills - "In 1906, Burton Green and his wife named the land they purchased Beverly Hills, after Beverly Farms in Massachusetts. After construction of the Beverly Hills Hotel in 1912, the city gained popularity as a haven for celebrities..."
Glendale approaches its 100th anniversary of cityhood
Glendale - "One hundred years ago, Glendale rolled toward cityhood with a streetcar line that passed through open ranch land and stretched to its northern end at a bucolic tourist destination called Casa Verdugo..."
Landmarks Commission Mulls Changes to Parkhurst Building
Santa Monica - "The Landmarks Commission voiced concerns at its Monday night meeting over plans to modify the appearance of the landmark Parkhurst Building at 2940 Main Street..."
Ventura's Manager Demands 'Smart Growth'
Ventura - "The self-taught expert in urban redevelopment presses builders to focus on the community. His approach has touched a few nerves..."
This was the castle of the citrus kings
Rancho Cucamonga - "The fragrant scent of orange blossoms once wafted around this Craftsman/Colonial Revival manor, which citrus grower F.L. Bartholow built nearly a century ago. More than 1,200 orange and lemon trees shared the 10-acre property with the house in a community then called Etiwanda, now a part of the city of Rancho Cucamonga..."
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