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After 2 years of the pandemic, in-person meetings will resume. #LACityHall officially reopens today!
Mayor Eric Garcetti and City Council President Nury Martinez announced that City Hall will reopen to the public on Wednesday, May 4. Along with the reopening of City Hall…
Remote or online access to specific government services will continue to be available. Residents can check the City website or call 3-1–1 to determine if appointments may be needed for in-person visits for a specific department…
City Council will also resume in-person meetings. Proof of vaccination or proof of a negative test within the last 72 hours will be required to enter the building and indoor masking will continue to be required…
Happy 94th Birthday Los Angeles City Hall!
Did you know that L.A. City Hall remained the tallest building in the city until 1966, when the 516-foot Union Bank building opened on Fifth and Figueroa?
3rd photo by @asteryxtm
Recently our COO Kevin Jew went to Chicago where he had the pleasure of taking special tours of the Robie House and Unity Temple. In addition, he walked to several Frank Lloyd Wright structures, including Wright’s home and studio.
@FLWTrust @FLWUnityTemple
#Throwback to #HollyhockHouse in 2020, when the restoration of the art-glass balcony doors in the Master Bedroom were completed.
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#TBT #HollyhockHouse #FrankLloydWright
This #FBF we’re taking a look at exterior stucco repairs at #ResidenceA. 4 large, fully penetrating cracks were found in the perimeter walls and foundation of the structure while the work was being done, so the structural engineer designed a repair that has since been completed.
Henry Lion, an L.A. sculptor and painter, designed the beautiful 17-foot bronze chandelier in the Rotunda at #LACityHall. It was removed in 1933 after the Long Beach earthquake for fear it would be a hazard. For nearly six decades, the Henry Lion masterpiece laid forgotten...
until Project Restore, with assistance from the Department of General Services, discovered its beautiful glass panels tucked away in the city’s storerooms and brought it back to life. Since then, it has been rewired and converted to accommodate fluorescent bulbs, and the...
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Take a closer look at the just-completed exterior restoration of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed 'Residence A,' in Barnsdall Park.
📸:Stan Ecklund, courtesy of DCA & #HollyhockHouse.
🙏to the team at Hollyhock House, @project_restore, LA Bureau of Engineering, & @MitchOFarrell.
Phase I of Residence A’s restoration is complete! Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell and our city partners unveiled the historic structure at today’s press conference. Phase II of the project will focus on the interior.
#ResidenceA #HistoricPreservation #Restoration
Joy! This morning the Holiday Tree was brought in to L.A. City Hall. For decades, Project Restore has overseen every detail of the tree’s delivery and installation. We thank our partners and friends at @IBEWLocal11 & @NECAnet for this beautiful gift to the city. Happy Holidays!
This #GivingTuesday, consider giving toward the restoration and preservation of our city’s historical landmarks! Visit our website projectrestore.lacity.org and click the donate button to make a donation through PayPal.
May your Thanksgiving be filled with love and cheer! Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous and gratitude-filled holiday.
📷 by Evelyn Aleman @EvAleman
Thank you Hollyhock House! We are honored to be spearheading the restoration project on behalf of our City of Los Angeles partners. #ResidenceA #HollyhockHouse100
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#ResidenceA Restoration Highlights: The cantilevered Living Room balcony that was removed in the 1950s has been recreated! The art stone was cast anew and once the art stone was fitted, waterproofing was installed and stucco applied.
#HistoricPreservation #Restoration
The restoration of the ceiling murals in the Spring Street Vestibule of #LACityHall is finished! The original decorative painters were Anthony Heinsbergen & Herman Sachs, and we are so glad to be able to preserve their beautiful murals.
📷 by @EverGreeneAA and Project Restore
