ArchiFest III
a celebration of Los Angeles architecture
EVENTS
October , 2008
LOS ANGELES CONSERVANCY
523 West 6th Street #826
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213-430-4210
213-623-3909 Fax
tsandmeier@laconservancy.org
www.laconservancy.org
Trudi Sandmeier - Director of Education
2007:
Oct. 6 Tour of Angelino Heights. Step back in time to the turn of the century as you stroll down Carroll Avenue in Angelino Heights. One of Los Angeles' first suburbs, the area is rich with history and Victorian architecture. This tour features the interiors of two private homes.
Oct. 6 Art Decor Tour. The Art Deco style of the late 1920s is noted for lush geometric ornament, opulent materials, and lavish interiors. This thematic tour examines the rich Art Deco heritage in downtown's Historic Core.
Oct. 6 City Hall Tour. This 1-3/4 hour tour explores the wonderful architecture and fascinating history of this beloved, and now fully restored landmark. Included on the tour are some of the building's important public spaces including the magnificent rotunda, City Council chambers and Public Works session room.
Oct. 6 Historic Core Tour. Spanning four decades of Los Angeles history, this tour covers many of the great landmarks in downtown's Historic Core, encompassing architectural styles from the Victorian to the Beaux Arts to the Art Deco.
Oct. 13 Tour of The University of Southern California (USC). The campus has a rich architectural, historical, and cultural heritage that mirrors that of Los Angeles itself. Through visits to many of the architecturally significant buildings at USC, this new 2 1/2 hour walking tour tells the stories of the people and ideas that have shaped the campus over the last century.
Oct. 13 Art Decor Tour. The Art Deco style of the late 1920s is noted for lush geometric ornament, opulent materials, and lavish interiors. This thematic tour examines the rich Art Deco heritage in downtown's Historic Core.
Oct. 13 Biltmore Hotel Tour. Explore the magnificent architecture and rich history of the 1923 Millennium Biltmore Hotel, known in its early days as "The Host of the Coast." This 1-3/4 hour tour visits the hotel's public spaces and ballrooms (subject to availability). After the tour, you may treat yourself to High Tea in the hotel's Rendezvous Court.
Oct. 13 Historic Core Tour. Spanning four decades of Los Angeles history, this tour covers many of the great landmarks in downtown's Historic Core, encompassing architectural styles from the Victorian to the Beaux Arts to the Art Deco.
Oct. 13 Little Tokyo Tour. As the cultural and historic heart of the Japanese community in Los Angeles, Little Tokyo offers vivid contrasts between the old and the new. This tour includes architectural and cultural history as well as background on the city's Japanese community.
Oct. 20 Art Decor Tour. The Art Deco style of the late 1920s is noted for lush geometric ornament, opulent materials, and lavish interiors. This thematic tour examines the rich Art Deco heritage in downtown's Historic Core.
Oct. 20 Tour of Downtown's Evolving Skyline. This tour of architecture, art and open spaces of the Central Business District focus on the postwar urban built environment, and how a city's future is shaped by the choices it makes.
Oct. 20 Historic Core Tour. Spanning four decades of Los Angeles history, this tour covers many of the great landmarks in downtown's Historic Core, encompassing architectural styles from the Victorian to the Beaux Arts to the Art Deco.
Oct. 20 Tour of Union Station. Explore the last great railway station built in America, an inspiring building combining the Spanish Colonial revival and Art Deco styles. The East portal area, added in 1993, and the MTA Building are also included on this tour.
Oct. 27 Biltmore Hotel Tour. Explore the magnificent architecture and rich history of the 1923 Millennium Biltmore Hotel, known in its early days as "The Host of the Coast." This 1-3/4 hour tour visits the hotel's public spaces and ballrooms (subject to availability). After the tour, you may treat yourself to High Tea in the hotel's Rendezvous Court.
Oct. 27 Art Decor Tour. The Art Deco style of the late 1920s is noted for lush geometric ornament, opulent materials and lavish interiors. This thematic tour examines the rich Art Deco heritage in downtown's Historic Core.
Oct. 27 Tour of The Sycamore Grove area of Highland Park, one of Los Angeles' oldest neighborhoods, with a rich and varied history. This docent-led tour features visits to the Southwest Museum's Casa de Adobe, a 1917 replica of an 1800s hacienda, and La Casita Verde, a Victorian home formerly known as the Ziegler Estate. Tour goers will also stroll through Sycamore Park and past the fabulous Craftsman homes of Sycamore Terrace.
Oct. 27 Historic Core Tour. Spanning four decades of Los Angeles history, this tour covers many of the great landmarks in downtown's Historic Core, encompassing architectural styles from the Victorian to the Beaux Arts to the Art Deco.
Oct. 27 Tour of Historic Spring Street: Wall Street of the West. Tour the imposing and elegant architecture of the old Spring Street financial district, once known as "Wall Street of the West." The area has recently become a hub of downtown revitalization, with new loft conversions and art galleries.
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