Homeowners sue L.A. for right to demolish Marilyn Monroe’s house
LA TimesAs 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 the city of L.A. on Monday for the right to demolish it, claiming that city officials acted unconstitutionally in their efforts to designate the home as a landmark and accusing them of “backdoor machinations” in trying to preserve a house that doesn’t meet the criteria for status as a historic cultural monument. Park held a news conference titled “Marilyn Monroe Home Preservation” the next day, delivering an impassioned speech while wearing red lipstick and short blond hair in a nod to Monroe.
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Marilyn Monroe's former Los Angeles home declared a historic monument to save it from demolition
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Marilyn Monroe's former Los Angeles home declared a historic monument to save it from demolition
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L.A. City Council declares Marilyn Monroe house a cultural landmark, saving it from destruction
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Marilyn Monroe’s former home saved from demolition, designated as a historic and cultural monument
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Owners of Marilyn Monroe’s home fight landmark status. L.A.’s Cultural Heritage Commission votes to save it
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Marilyn Monroe’s home saved from demolition
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Marilyn Monroe's Los Angeles home was set to be demolished but…
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Marilyn Monroe’s Brentwood home granted a temporary reprieve from demolition
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