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Marilyn Monroe’s Former L.A. Home Gets Landmark Status, Thwarting Bulldozers


Los Angeles City Council has voted to designate Marilyn Monroe's former home as a historic cultural monument, thwarting the current owners' wish to demolish it.

The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to designate Marilyn Monroe ‘s former Westside home as a historic cultural monument, thwarting the current owners’ attempt to demolish it. Park noted that she has balanced those concerns as the designation moved through the Historic Cultural Commission and the council’s Planning and Land Use Management Committee. She introduced a motion during Wednesday’s meeting to evaluate tour bus restrictions on West Fifth Helena Drive and surrounding streets.

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