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SANTA MONICA, CA – The Santa Monica Conservancy is proud to announce its participation in Doors Open California, a statewide exhibition of California’s premier historic landmarks and sites of design and architecture.

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As part of its Ocean Park activation series, the Conservancy will host tours of the Shotgun House, a bungalow or “tiny house” built in 1897. On September 14th and 15th, 2024, visitors are welcome to tour the Shotgun House anytime between 11am and 3pm.

Conservancy docents will be on hand to share insights into life in the early 1900s and describe the journey of how the house was preserved and adapted for use by the Conservancy as a Preservation Resource Center. As a special feature of the exhibition, visitors can view a miniature model house decorated with furnishings popular in the Victorian era.

The Shotgun House represents an authentic piece of Ocean Park’s history, a LEED Gold example of adaptive reuse, and the hub of the Conservancy’s newest events and programs. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the world’s most widely used green building rating system. The Gold certification signifies that the Shotgun House meets high standards for energy efficiency, environmental responsibility, and sustainable design, showcasing how historic preservation can align with modern sustainability goals.

About Doors Open California

Doors Open California is the largest statewide celebration of historic places in California. Throughout September 2024, enthusiasts of historic architecture, design, and cultural heritage will have access to over 80 sites across the state. This project has been partially funded by a grant from the National Trust Preservation Fund of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

About Santa Monica Conservancy

Santa Monica Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) organization serving as the leading voice of heritage conservation in the city. The Conservancy is dedicated to preserving landmarks and enhancing community spaces through collaboration with local partners. Through advocacy, community engagement, education, and partnerships, the Conservancy works to discover and preserve significant places.

In a recent significant achievement, the Conservancy’s nomination of the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium to the National Register of Historic Places was recently approved by the California State Historic Resources Commission, further solidifying its commitment to raising awareness of the city’s architectural and cultural heritage.

For more information about the Conservancy’s latest policy actions, tours, and educational programs, visit smconservancy.org.

Contact Information

For media inquiries, please contact:

Melina
Email: melina@smconservancy.org

Note: High-resolution images of the Shotgun House and additional information about Doors Open California are available upon request.

 

 

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