Landmarks and local institutions damaged or destroyed in LA fires: See maps
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The deadly wildfires burning around Los Angeles have reached many historic or culturally significant landmarks and local institutions. The city is home to more than 1,000 historic places according to Los Angeles' Historic-Cultural Monuments registry and the federal National Register of Historic Places. So far, the Los Angeles Conservancy has listed more than 40 historic properties that were damaged or destroyed by the fires.
Here's an in-progress list of notable places reported damaged or destroyed by the Palisades and Eaton fires:
Landmarks destroyed in the Palisades Fire
The Palisades Fire between Malibu and Santa Monica has destroyed more than 1,200 commercial and residential structures, according to Cal Fire’s estimates. At least 200 additional homes, businesses and other structures have been damaged. The fire was 19% contained as of Wednesday.
The following landmarks were damaged or destroyed in the fire:
Palisades Charter High School and Palisades Charter Elementary School
Palisades Charter High School, which was featured in popular movies such as "Teen Wolf," "Carrie" and 2003's "Freaky Friday," was damaged by fire, according to several local news outlets.
Malibu Feed Bin
Malibu Feed Bin, a landmark pet food store with a retro '70s vibe along the Pacific Coast Highway, was destroyed, according to a post on its Facebook page.
Theatre Palisades
Theatre Palisades, a community theater founded in 1963 by a trio of television writers, sustained "serious damage," according to its website, and was forced to suspend all operations until further notice.
Topanga Ranch Motel and Reel Inn Malibu
Topanga Ranch Motel was built by William Randolph Hearst in 1929. The motel, located across from Topanga Beach, was a popular location for film and television. California State Parks acquired the motel in 2001 and had been working to restore some of the cabins for public use.
Malibu’s Reel Inn was an iconic seafood restaurant located along the PCH. The 36-year-old establishment was destroyed in the Pacific Palisades fire. The owners set up a recovery fund for their staff.
Pacific Palisades Business Block
Commissioned by Clinton Nourse in 1924, the Spanish colonial revival building was destroyed in the Palisades fire. The building was designated a historic cultural monument, according to the Los Angeles Conservancy.
Moonshadows Malibu
A beloved restaurant located along the PCH burned down in the Palisades fire. Moonshadows Malibu had been operating for nearly 40 years, the owners posted on their gofundme page. Money is being raised to help employees replace lost income.
Will Rogers State Park and Topanga State Park
These two popular state parks were in the path of the wildfires. At Will Rogers State Historic Park, where the famous movie cowboy had a sprawling ranch overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Santa Monica, the ranch house and other historic buildings were destroyed, according to a news release from California State Parks.
Landmarks destroyed in Eaton fire
The Eaton Fire 28 miles inland has destroyed more than 1,400 structures, including residential homes, businesses and schools. An additional 212 buildings have been damaged in the fire in Altadena, near Pasadena, according to Cal Fire.
The following landmarks were damaged or destroyed in the fire:
Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center
In a letter on its website, the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center told congregants its buildings were lost to the fire. "We are devastated to report that PJTC's buildings caught fire last night," the post said, citing local news reports.
The Bunny Museum
The Bunny Museum in Altadena, a 27-year-old museum dedicated to artwork and other items portraying rabbits, was destroyed. The co-founders vowed to rebuild the museum.
Andrew McNally House
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2007, the Queen Anne-style mansion was named for Andrew McNally, co-founder and president of the map printing giant Rand McNally Publishing. The home, still a private residence, burned on Jan. 8.
Zane Grey Estate
The Zane Grey Estate, home of the prolific Western author, was destroyed. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.
Charles S. Fansworth Park
The Charles S. Fansworth park was created in the 1930’s. The park includes a playground, walking paths, amphitheater and community center. The Davies Community center dates to 1934 and is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. The stone building was destroyed in the Eaton fire.
Janes Cottage/ Janes Village
Janes Village is a neighborhood in Altadena, California. It was designated as an Altadena Heritage area in 2002. Many of the Janes cottages were destroyed in the Eaton fire.
Pasadena Waldorf School / Scripps Hall
Every building located on the Paquita Lick Machris Campus of the Pasadena Waldorf School was burned to the ground. According to the school gofundme page, the school is collected money to rebuild the campus.
Closures in effect for LA landmarks
Griffith Park, the Griffith Observatory and the Hollywood sign remain safe from the fires but are closed to visitors. The landmarks will remain closed to visitors through Wednesday.
The Getty Villa, on PCH, home to Greek and Roman art and antiquities in a re-created Roman country home, was safe from the fires. The villa said it would remain closed through Thursday, according to its website.
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