The terrible Los Angeles fires have moved all of us. The loss of lives and homes is paramount. But there also has been widespread recognition of the epic loss of historic and cultural landmarks. A recent headline in the L.A. Times sums it up: “There has been a mass erasure of heritage.” A quote from the president of the L.A. Conservancy, Adrian Scott Fine.
We have been close to our L.A. Conservancy colleagues for years. They are now working to record the loss of cultural and architectural treasures and helping those impacted by the disaster. Read their message to the L.A. community.
In recent years we have focused on the economic benefits of preservation in New York. Californians are now reacting with deep emotion to the loss of their heritage and sense of place. It’s a painful reminder showing the many levels on which these buildings matter to us all.
To learn more about how to help those impacted by the L.A. wildfires visit the L.A.Times support page.
