PreserveLA Weekly Update
March 17, 2005 - March 23, 2005


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Heritage Grant Opportunities

The National Endowment of the Humanities and the National Endowment of the Arts are currently offering several grants for institutions and non-profit organizations that have cultural heritage-related programs. These are national-level programs and highly competitive, but could prove beneficial to some of our local organizations that might otherwise miss out on such opportunities.

Following is a brief description of each grant program with links to application materials and additional information. Remember, you'll never receive a grant if you don't apply.

http://www.preservela.com/archives/000397.html

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Queen Mary at Risk?

The National Trust's Preservation Online has an article reporting on the Queen Mary's recent financial whoas. The long and short is that the private operator of the city-owned ship is in default on their rent and therefore has sought bankruptcy protection. Meanwhile, the City of Long Beach has reaffirmed their committment to maintaining the Queen Mary, despite some outcries to the contrary.

"For the past 37 years, the 1,020-foot-long ship has been docked in the city of Long Beach, Calif., which owns the boat. The RMS Foundation, a nonprofit division of Queen's Seaport Development Inc., has leased the ship and its port for the last 12 years. The city says the group owes $3.4 million in rent payments. On Tuesday, Queen's Seaport Development filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection."

Read the full article and more:
http://www.preservela.com/archives/000393.html

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Recent Headlines

(Follow the link at the beginning or end of the section to view a full article. Free registration may be required.)

http://www.preservela.com/archives/000391.html

Dimming Disney Hall
Downtown - "On Monday, March 14, Douglas' team of three workers began scuffing panels on the hall's sweep of stainless steel..."

National Building: Grand Avenue Building Goes Condo
Downtown - "Developer Izek Shomof said he plans to spend $11 million to convert the 130,000-square-foot National building at 609 S. Grand Ave. into 99 loft-style condominiums..."

Historic Biltmore Hotel Up for Sale
Los Angeles - "One of the most treasured historic landmarks in Los Angeles, downtown's Millennium Biltmore Hotel, is up for sale as the owners attempt to cash in on a hot hotel market..."

That's why it's called Studio City
Studio City - "The silent film era of the 1920s gave the San Fernando Valley neighborhood of Studio City its name..."

Lincoln Place Tenants Receive Eviction Notices
Venice - "In a brief, informal statement sent via email to local media, AIMCO, owner of Lincoln Place Apartments, announced on Monday, March 21, that the tenants of the complex, received eviction notices based on the Ellis Act, a landlord's decision to go out of the rental business..."

Queen Mary faces stormy legal course
Long Beach - "It took the city and the Queen Mary's operator nearly two years to confirm that they were miles apart on a lingering rent dispute that has reached $3.4 million..."

Chandeliers, Tiles Are Stolen From Fox Theater
Riverside - "Thieves broke into the historic Fox Theater this month and stole chandeliers and tiles valued at $251,000, according to city officials..."

Craftsman preservation group takes agenda to City Council
Alhambra - "The preservation group began two years ago with the immediate goal of educating Alhambra residents about the charms of the vintage Craftsman bungalows..."

Exhibit offers a look at the nation's railroad history
Arcadia - "Another part of the exhibit is the Arcadia train station, which was built in 1887 and stood at the corner of First Avenue and St. Joseph Street in Arcadia..."

http://www.preservela.com/archives/000391.html

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Google Online Library

A writer at Slashdot.org reports that Google is currently beta testing a new online library containing full copies of a wide variety of publications. Called "Google Print," the service could be a boon for online researchers.

"It seems that Google Print results are beginning to appear on searches. For those who don't know, Google has been scanning from libraries from some of the world's greatest universities in order to compile a freely accessible online library. An easy way to turn up these results is to simply type 'book', and then whatever you want to search for."

Learn more:
http://www.preservela.com/archives/000390.html

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Window Repair Workshop

The Echo Park Historical Society is sponsoring a wood window restoration workshop on Saturday, April 9th, with a follow-up session on hardware and woodwork care on Saturday, April 16. Don't replace those original wood windows just because the wood is rotten, the ropes broken, and the sashes painted shut. Instead, return them to a clean, operable, and energy efficient condition. Participants will learn the low-tech skills and techniques necessary to successfully repair and maintain a home's original wood windows, hardware, and woodwork.

Both workshops are free to EPHS members, and $5 for non-members. Contact the Echo Park Historical Society at ephs@historicEchoPark.org, or call (323) 860-8874, if you would like to attend and for further details.

http://www.preservela.com/archives/000389.html

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Exhibits & Events

Don't forget - You can see a list of current events in architecture and historic preservation at http://www.laforum.org.

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