L.A.'s Sleeping Beauties In Demand Again

There are some beautiful 1920's era buildings that are being restored in L.A. They are in much demand as residences.

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March 18, 2001, 9:00 AM PST

Several buildings in the Mid-Wilshire and Wilshire Center area are being restored and refurbished. Several are on the National Register of Historic Places. The L.A. Conservancy is working to find a use for the Ambassador Hotel. Waiting lists for some of the places are as long as 300.

Thanks to Gwenn Hilburn

FULL STORY: Sleeping Beauties

Sunday, March 18, 2001 in The Los Angeles Times

History / Preservation California

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