LOS ANGELES CONSERVANCY


The 'Los Angeles Conservancy' is the preeminent historic preservation organization in Los Angeles, California. It works to document, rescue and revitalize historic buildings, places and neighborhoods in the city.
The Conservancy is the largest membership-based local historic preservation organization in the country, is dedicated to the recognition, preservation, and revitalization of the architectural and cultural heritage of greater Los Angeles.
Established in 1978, the Conservancy grew out of the community-based effort to prevent demolition of the Los Angeles Central Library. The organization has grown to a membership of more than 8,000 households, including more than 400 volunteers. With a twofold mission of advocacy and education, the Conservancy works to preserve existing architectural resources by developing preservation strategies and by raising public awareness of the value of those resources through tours, lectures, publications and major programs such as Last Remaining Seats. The Conservancy has several volunteer committees, including the Modern Committee and the Historic Theaters Committee.
The Los Angeles Conservancy is a non-profit organization, with an Internal Revenue Service determination of 501(c)(3).

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LA Conservancy Official Website

Los Angeles Conservancy Newsletter

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