Marilyn Monroe’s home saved from demolition
1 year, 3 months ago

Marilyn Monroe’s home saved from demolition

The Independent  

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Los Angeles City Council has acted to save Marilyn Monroe’s final home from demolition. During a press meet before the city council’s vote on Friday, Park expressed how she’s a “defender of city’s rich history and heritage,” before describing the impact that Monroe had on her fans. Her path was full of obstacles, but she knew no limits, and she left an indelible mark on Hollywood and the entire world.” She went on to quote The Seven Year Itch star, saying: “Sometimes good things fall apart so that even better things can fall together.” Park continued her speech by applauding Monroe’s career, before emphasising how the star’s actions still resonate with her fans today. As noted by The New York Times, Park also said that an application would most likely be filed to Los Angeles’ Office of Historic Resources in October, as part of the process of saving the home from demolition.

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Marilyn Monroe's former Los Angeles home declared a historic monument to save it from demolition
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Marilyn Monroe's former Los Angeles home declared a historic monument to save it from demolition

The Hindu  

Fans of Marilyn Monroe have won a battle to preserve her mark on Los Angeles and are a step closer to seeing a towering statue of the silver screen icon remain in Palm Springs. The Los Angeles home where Monroe briefly lived and died has been declared a historic cultural monument, while a Palm Springs planning commission decision boosted chances …

Marilyn Monroe's former Los Angeles home declared a historic monument to save it from demolition
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Marilyn Monroe's former Los Angeles home declared a historic monument to save it from demolition

Hindustan Times  

LOS ANGELES — Fans of Marilyn Monroe have won a battle to preserve her mark on Los Angeles and are a step closer to seeing a towering statue of the silver screen icon remain in Palm Springs. Marilyn Monroe's former Los Angeles home declared a historic monument to save it from demolition The Los Angeles home where Monroe briefly lived …

L.A. City Council declares Marilyn Monroe house a cultural landmark, saving it from destruction
6 months, 2 weeks ago

L.A. City Council declares Marilyn Monroe house a cultural landmark, saving it from destruction

LA Times  

After a year-long battle, Marilyn Monroe’s Brentwood home has been saved from destruction. On Wednesday, the L.A. City Council unanimously voted to designate the Spanish Colonial-style residence as a historic cultural monument, protecting it from being razed by its current owners. There’s no other person or place in the city of Los Angeles as iconic as Marilyn Monroe and her …

Marilyn Monroe’s former home saved from demolition, designated as a historic and cultural monument
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Marilyn Monroe’s former home saved from demolition, designated as a historic and cultural monument

CNN  

CNN — The Los Angeles City Council unanimously voted on Wednesday to preserve Marilyn Monroe’s Brentwood home, where the star lived and died, as a Historic-Cultural Monument, saving it from demolition. The home’s owners sued the city over the matter in May, claiming “abuse of power.” A motion for a preliminary injunction to stop the city council’s vote to preserve …

Homeowners sue L.A. for right to demolish Marilyn Monroe’s house
8 months ago

Homeowners sue L.A. for right to demolish Marilyn Monroe’s house

LA Times  

As the city of L.A. decides whether Marilyn Monroe’s Brentwood home qualifies as a historic cultural monument, the property owners are suing for the right to demolish it. In January, fans and conservationists celebrated when the Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission recommended landmark status for Marilyn Monroe’s home, a crucial step in saving the residence from being demolished. They sued …

Owners of Marilyn Monroe’s home fight landmark status. L.A.’s Cultural Heritage Commission votes to save it
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Owners of Marilyn Monroe’s home fight landmark status. L.A.’s Cultural Heritage Commission votes to save it

LA Times  

The owners of Marilyn Monroe’s Brentwood home argued against landmark status, but L.A.’s Cultural Heritage Commission voted to move forward in the fight to save the property. The Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission voted unanimously last week to recommend that Monroe’s former home be designated a historic cultural monument. According to the Robb Report, the L.A. history tour company Esotouric …

Marilyn Monroe's Los Angeles home was set to be demolished but…
1 year, 3 months ago

Marilyn Monroe's Los Angeles home was set to be demolished but…

Hindustan Times  

Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's LA residence, which was the only property she owned in her life, has been saved from demolition after a backlash from residents in the neighbourhood. Marilyn Monroe bought the house in the city's Brentwood area in 1962 after her divorce from Arthur Miller. “Unfortunately, the Department of Building and Safety issued a demolition permit before my …

Marilyn Monroe’s Brentwood home granted a temporary reprieve from demolition
1 year, 4 months ago

Marilyn Monroe’s Brentwood home granted a temporary reprieve from demolition

LA Times  

Marilyn Monroe’s Brentwood home was granted a temporary reprieve from demolition after a unanimous L.A. City Council vote on Friday. “What is most important about what we achieved today is that this automatically and immediately triggers a temporary stay on all building permits while this matter is under consideration by the cultural heritage commission and the City Council.” As for …

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