The Santa Monica Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to heritage conservation, from preserving cultural narratives to revitalizing historic places.
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On Sunday, May 4th our Santa Monica Mosaic producers, Steve Loeper and Libby Motika were recognized by Senator Ben Allen, with a proclamation for The Way We Were: Shared Memories of a Village Lost. This March 2025 installment of the Santa Monica Mosaic brought together four community leaders to discuss the Pacific Palisades rich heritage.
(Left to Right) Mario Fonda Bonardi, Kaitlin Drisko, honorees Steve Loeper and Libby Motika, and Senator Ben Allen at the Annual Meeting.
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at the Shotgun House
The Shotgun House is open for tours on the second Saturday of every month from noon to 2 p.m.
2520 2nd Street
Santa Monica, CA
90405
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 →
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RECAP: What Happened at Our 2025 Annual Meeting (+ Photo Gallery)
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Photographs Courtesy of Rich Schmitt Photography
Thank you to all of those who attended the 2025 Annual Meeting on May 8th, 2025. We hosted 75 attendees, ... more
Advocacy: Meet the Tucker House
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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
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As we continue our year-end fundraising campaign, we are encouraged how many stories from our community we can include ... more
