Conservancy Honors Preservation Projects

The renovation of a Craftsman mansion as part of an AIDS hospice, the reclamation of an abandoned Buddhist temple and the restoration of a ‘50s coffee shop are among the historic preservation projects honored this year by the Los Angeles Conservancy.

Nine preservation projects were chosen for awards by the conservancy, a nonprofit group of 5,000 members working to preserve historic architecture in the Los Angeles area. The annual awards were presented at a May 12 luncheon at the Biltmore Hotel.

1993 CONSERVANCY PRESERVATION AWARDS

Bradbury Building

304 S. Broadway, Los Angeles

For renovation and restoration of the 1893 National Register Landmark building.

Levin & Associates, architect

The Yellin Co., developer

Carl Bean AIDS Care Center

2146 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles

For renovation and innovation adaptive reuse of the Wells-Halliday Manson as an AIDS hospice.

AIDS Healthcare Foundation, owner/developer

Fernando Diaz, American Society of Interior Designers

Castle Green Exterior Restoration, Phase I

99 S. Raymond, Pasadena

For the meticulous Phase I restoration in conjunction with the Castle Green Residents Assn.

Pasadena Heritage and Castle Green Apartments, sponsors

California Waterproofing & Restoration, David Charlebois

William W. Ellinger III AIA, architect

Japanese American National Museum

369 E. 1st St., Los Angeles

For sensitive preservation and adaptive reuse (of an abandoned Buddhist temple) as a community cultural institution.

Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency, Japanese American National Museum, sponsors

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles

For excellence in craftsmanship in the restoration of the historic rotunda.

Natural History Museum Foundation

The Russell Group, architects

Ray Wilson Construction Co.

Architectural Museum Services

Judson Studio

Restoration Studio

Normandie Towers

7219 Hampton Ave., West Hollywood

For rehabilitation of an architecturally and culturally significant complex for mixed-income housing.

West Hollywood Community Development Department

Michael DuBasso, owner

Leonardo Chalupowicz, architect

Argenta Design

Pann’s Coffee Shop

6710 La Tijera Blvd., Los Angeles

For the restoration and continued investment in ‘50s architecture.

Jim Poulos, owner

SPECIAL AWARDS Max Factor Museum Project

1650-66 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood

In recognition of the successful process and leadership in the preservation of the Max Factor Museum and Building.

Procter & Gamble, owner

Historic Resources Group, consultant

The Wiltern Center

3790 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles

For a landmark restoration effort that has endured as a symbol of preservation in Los Angeles and throughout the nation.

Wayne Ratkovich, president, Wiltern Theatre Inc.

Wiltern Assn., owner

PRESIDENT’S AWARD Christy Johnson McAvoy, past president of California Preservation Foundation and California adviser to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

For her continued perseverance and activism on behalf of historic preservation in Los Angeles and California.