preservationist

Crusius was like all the great preservationists “maintaining what is and what is beautiful for the benefit of future generations.”

“Elections were such a big deal, they were an all day affair,” says King, who began her career as a historic preservationist.

Times editor, city librarian, pal of Teddy Roosevelt’s, lover, poet, Native American ethnographer, cultural preservationist and founder of L.A.’s first real museum, the Southwest Museum.

Not until 1981, when only nine remained on the streets, did the city adopt a preservationist attitude, designating the survivors with landmark status.

Fans and landmark preservationists have argued that the house is a part of Hollywood history and should be designated a protected property as a part of her legacy.