Preservation Resources
It’s A Group Effort
Although each preservation society around the world focuses on a particular region or era, we all work together to support preservation advocacy no matter where it occurs. There are many organizations that we collaborate with, are inspired by and that we consider allies in the daily fight for integrating the past into our future heritage. Here we wanted to share some of the groups and organizations that might help encourage your hearts and minds to take action and stay engaged.
“There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.”
RESOURCES
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Creator of National Preservation Month and a champion for preservation throughout the country, The National Trust for Historic Preservation leads the way in new approaches for inspiring us in advocacy. This year Preservation Month is virtual, so make sure to check out their site HERE for daily goodies.
LA Conservancy
Another long time partner and collaborator, the LA Conservancy has spent years supporting and promoting the protection of heritage sites all over the county. They are a great ally and have some excellent virtual tours and programs for all ages - especially kids. Check them out HERE.
California Preservation Foundation
A great resource for all things preservation in California, and in this time of Covid 19 they are creating great virtual resources for people that are worth checking out. To check out their site go HERE. Also they have an interesting virtual tour about the Hollyhock House you might like which you can find HERE.
Art Deco Society
The Art Deco Society for years has worked to protect the creative and inspired design and architecture of Art Deco. One might say it is the iconic Hollywood look and we have many times worked alongside them to protect great examples of this unique style. Definitely check out their site HERE.
Discover Hollywood Magazine
If you want insightful and engaging stories about Hollywood, as well updates on all that is happening in the community, then definitely check out Discover Hollywood. The Editor Nyla Arslanian is a long time collaborator and excellent historian. Make to sure to visit and subscribe HERE.
Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation
If you have even sat in a vintage theatre you know how magical it can be. These incredible spaces transport you away from your everyday and into the world of the performance or film. The LAHTF works hard to protect these great treasures so that the magic can continue. Visit them at their site HERE.
Hollywood Boulevard Flyovers
Alison Martino is a lifelong resident of Los Angeles and an avid adventurer of the city and its past. Her site Vintage Los Angeles is an excellent spot for stories and videos (check it out HERE). One of the other highlights is her great YouTube page full of vintage film footage of the city. Take a look HERE.
Santa Monica Conservancy
Just a hop, skip and jump away from us in Hollywood is the excellent city of Santa Monica. As a haven for movie stars in the early days of Hollywood, there are many iconic homes and locations to see connected to our film heritage. They have a host of great resources you can find HERE.