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On Sunday, March 23rd from 2 to 3:30 p.m., gardener and poet, Hilda Weiss will lead an intimate tour corresponding with the garden’s spring lifecycle.

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Preservation Resource Center
at the Shotgun House

The PRC will be open as part of Open Doors California for free, in-person tours on September 14 & 15.
2520 2nd Street
Santa Monica, CA
90405
Explore the last intact shotgun house in Santa Monica, which now serves as an award-winning Preservation Resource Center for our community. Built in 1897, the little house features three original rooms where you can explore Santa Monica history and learn about preservation. Look behind the walls and the floor to reveal vintage materials, and see if you can find the one original window in the Shotgun House. learn more β†’

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Advocacy: Meet the Tucker House

[caption id="attachment_15859" align="aligncenter" width="500"] The Tucker House[/caption] Edit: On February 10th, 2025, the Tucker House nomination was passed for Santa Monica landmark designation, in a unanimous vote, by the ... more

One City: Many Stories - It Takes a Village

Reaching Out to Recognize Others for Exemplary Work in Preservation Since 2004, the Conservancy has presented its annual Preservation Awards to honor community members for outstanding contributions to heritage ... more

One City: Many Stories - Meet Fielden Harper

[caption id="attachment_15596" align="alignleft" width="500"] Fielden Harper in her art studio.[/caption] As we continue our year-end fundraising campaign, we are encouraged how many stories from our community we can include ... more

One City : Many Stories - Meet Libby Pachares and Alec Nedelman

[caption id="attachment_15571" align="alignleft" width="427"] Alec Nedelman (left) and Libby Pachares (right) in matching blue t-shirts.[/caption] One City: Many Stories, our 2024 Year-End Review, celebrates the inspiring leadership of Libby ... more

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