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OHR Relocates from City Hall to Figueroa Plaza
The Office of Historic Resources has relocated its office space as of April 9th to 221 N. Figueroa St.
Council Adopts Procedural Amendments to Cultural Heritage Ordinance
The changes to the Cultural Heritage Ordinance help create a clearer, fairer process for Historic-Cultural Monument (HCM) nominations.
SurveyLA Wins State, National Preservation Awards
SurveyLA, the Los Angeles Historic Resources Survey Project, was honored with two major awards in the Fall of 2017.

Newsletter: October 2010

In this issue:

  • New HPOZ Preservation Plans Move Toward Adoption
  • OHR's "How-To" Guide to Conducting Historical Research
  • SurveyLA Year 1 Launch
  • Council Adopts New HPOZs
  • Siqueiros Mural Interpretive Center Ground-breaking
  • Los Angeles' Newest Historic-Cultural Monuments
  • Tara Jones-Hamacher Joins Cultural Heritage Commission
Published, October 21, 2010

Newsletter: July 2010

In this issue:

  • Cultural Heritage Commission Works to Preserve Historic Bridges
  • HPOZ Program Moves to the OHR
  • LAX Theme Building Rehabilitation
  • SurveyLA Year 1 Surveys Launched
  • OHR Receives State Grants
  • Thank You, Gail Goldberg
  • City Acquires Oakridge Estate
  • L.A.'s Newest Historic-Cultural Monuments

 

Published, July 21, 2010

Newsletter: April 2010

In this issue:

  • SurveyLA Public Participation Program Wins Conservancy Preservation Award
  • Citywide HPOZ Preservation Plan Workshop Scheduled for May 3
  • SurveyLA Pilot Surveys Complete
  • Westlake Theatre Gains National Register Status
  • Los Angeles' Newest Historic-Cultural Monuments
Published, April 13, 2010

Newsletter: January 2010

In this issue:

  • SurveyLA Launches in 11 Communities
  • HPOZ Program to Reorganize with Adoption of New Preservation Plans
  • New Cultural Heritage Commissioner
  • Mills Act Program Adds 66 New Properties
  • Cultural Heritage Ordinance Update
  • New OHR Interns
  • Los Angeles' Newest Historic-Cultural Monument
Published, January 21, 2010

Newsletter: October 2009

In this issue:

  • Planning Commission Approves New Cultural Heritage Ordinance
  • SurveyLA Video Win An Emmy Award!
  • New OHR Interns Make A Difference
  • Why Is This Important?  Developing SurveyLA's Historic Context
  • How Can Your Community Participate in SurveyLA? "MYhistoricLA" Guide Will Get You Started
  • Los Angeles' Newest Historic-Cultural Monuments
Published, October 20, 2009

Newsletter: July 2009

In this issue:

  • Cultural Heritage Ordinance Amendments Continued By Planning Commission
  • Joint Commission Meeting Spotlights Watts Towers Conservation Efforts
  • Mills Act Program Continues To Generate Widespread Interest
  • Los Angeles Awarded CLG Grant
  • HPOZ Conference Draws Record Crowd
  • Introduce Us To Your Historic LA!
  • Los Angeles' Newest Historic-Cultural Monuments
  • OHR Interns Make Their Mark
Published, July 14, 2009

Newsletter: April 2009

In this issue:

  • Phasing Plan Adopted for SurveyLA's Citywide Rollout
  • City Planning Commission to Consider Proposed Changes to Cultural Heritage Ordinance
  • SurveyLA Seeks Neighborhood Coordinators
  • Citywide Kickoff Event for SurveyLA
  • Citywide HPOZ Conference May 30th
  • Mills Act Application Deadline June 26
  • Los Angeles' Newest Historic-Cultural Monuments
Published, April 15, 2009

Newsletter: January 2009

In this issue:

  • SurveyLA Launches Pilot Survey Program
  • New Preservation Ordinance Moves Forward
  • Getty Survey Report Released
  • New SurveyLA Volunteer Coordinator
  • OHR Interns
  • Los Angeles Gets High Marks in Preservation Report Card
  • Wilshire Park Becomes 24th HPOZ
  • Nominations Sought for First HPOZ Awards
  • OHR Releases Guide to Plaque Program
  • Mills Act Program Changes for 2009
  • Los Angeles' Newest Historic-Cultural Monuments

Published, January 16, 2009

Newsletter: October 2008

Inside this issue:

  • Asian and Pacific Islander Neighborhoods Become "Preserve America" Communities
  • Tell Us About Your Historic L.A.
  • SurveyLA Speakers Bureau
  • Become an Intern With the OHR
  • New HPOZs Proceed Toward City Approval
  • Historic Homeowner Education Program Wins State Planning Award
  • Los Angeles' Newest Historic-Cultural Monuments
Published, October 20, 2008

Newsletter: July 2008

In this issue:

  • City of Los Angeles Receives Second Certified Local Government Grant
  • OHR and SurveyLA Web Sites Win APA Award
  • 2008 Mills Act Applications Received
  • Working Group to Refine City's Cultural Heritage Ordinance
  • SurveyLA Video Honored With CPF Preservation Design Award
  • Historic Designation Proposed for Griffith Park
  • OHR Thanks Its Interns
  • Los Angeles' Newest Historic-Cultural Monuments
Published, July 18, 2008

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