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The Los Angeles Conservancy Modern Committee is a volunteer group formed in 1984 in response to the rapid destruction of a generation of postwar buildings.
The Modern Committee's focus is 20th century architecture and related fields which reflect the heritage of Modernism and popular culture.
The Modern Committee plans tours, exhibitions and lectures, researches and nominates buildings for landmark designation, and serves as an advocate for Modern design.
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When and Where are Meetings?
Meetings are generally on the third Monday Night of each month. Call the Los Angeles Conservancy Office for more information on meetings at 213-623-CITY (2489). Here are just a few of the fabulous historic meeting locations: Capitol Records, Hollywood Forever Cemetery, the Onion, Mutato Muziko, Glendale Federal Bank, LAPD Parker Center, Rod's Grill, Phillippe's French Dip, Overland Trail 1940s Pullman Car, Chemosphere, Stahl Case Study House #21, Castle Green, Bruce Goff Struckus House, plus so many others... |
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Why a Modern Committee?
Recently there has been a tremendous resurgence of interest in the Modern era: furniture, décor, fashion and music. Modern buildings are also popular again: homes, motels, hotels, restaurants, cocktail lounges, offices, retail shops, banks, supermarkets, bowling alleys, and theaters. But the real world of tomorrow has been less than kind when looking back at its own first steps. Tragic remodeling and wanton demolition of many of our greatest Modern buildings has already taken place. The few remaining examples of this period are often endangered by new development. 'ModCom' holds regular monthly meetings to plan educational events such as tours, exhibitions and lectures; research and nominate landmarks; organize field trips; and serve as advocates for Modern design. |