Now, I have been on several of the Conservancy's tours over the years (Art Deco, Broadway Theater District, Biltmore Hotel, etc.) and have loved all of them. I've seen so many new places and have discovered amazing sites that I wouldn't have access to on my own. Interiors and exteriors, public and private, restored and decayed...all of LA's historic structures are lovingly presented by the Conservancy docents.
Conservancy docents are a rare breed - highly passionate and knowledgeable individuals with a true love of their city and a desire to share that with the public. Have you ever been on a tour where your guide is unenthusiastic, uninformed and (gasp!) boring? Isn't it the worst? No worries here. I guarantee you will come away from a Conservancy tour knowing more than when you came in and probably gaining a new passion for Los Angeles history.
I know I certainly did. Even on this last tour where we traversed terrain that was very familiar to me and I visited many buildings for the second, third, and possibly tenth time. I still learned new facts and my passion for the area was renewed.
I had never noticed this detail on the Subway Terminal Building.
And this detail on the Million Dollar Theater.
And even this sign.
This is precisely what I love about the Los Angeles Conservancy and why I have been a member for so long. I hope it inspires you to try out one of their tours and maybe even join!