A city councilwoman in Brentwood, Los Angeles, is striving to prevent the demolition of Marilyn Monroe’s former home. The property, where the iconic actress lived during the 1960s, is at risk of being torn down to make room for a new residence. The councilwoman plans to nominate the house as a historic-cultural monument, which would provide legal protection against demolition. She aims to preserve the unique connection the home holds to Monroe’s life and impact on Hollywood history. Efforts are underway to ensure the preservation of this iconic property and its significance in popular culture..
Saturday, September 9, 2023 5:08AM
BRENTWOOD, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — The fate of the Brentwood home where Marilyn Monroe last lived before her death in 1962 has been in jeopardy.
Word got out this week that the new owners of the property were issued a demolition permit. Councilwoman Traci Park, who represents the district, immediately went to work and introduced a motion in city council to protect the home from being torn down.
“This will be the first step in insuring that we can protect this home against demolition,” said Park.
At Friday’s L.A. City Council meeting, Park introduced a motion to initiate consideration that Monroe’s old home in Brentwood be given historic cultural monument status.
The vote was 14 to zero in favor. That means Park’s motion at least temporarily stops demolition. The Cultural Heritage Commission now has 75 days to approve the historic status.
The property was purchased by an LLC in July for $7.25 million. The individual owners, and what they plan to do with the property, remain a mystery. Park says hundreds of people from around the world have contacted her office over the past two days asking her to step in.
“The overwhelming sentiment here is clear. This home must be preserved as a crucial piece of Hollywood’s and the city of Los Angeles’ history, culture and legacy,” said Park.
Donelle Dadigan, who owns the Hollywood Museum, also spent years working in real estate, and shares the same sentiment.
“Marilyn’s property has tremendous cultural historic significance,” said Dadigan, who said the half-acre property could make the new owners millions of dollars if they get their way but believes it would be sad to see a wrecking ball take down the home.
“There are so many other properties in the neighborhood that don’t have this cultural, historic significance attachment to it that could be available for major re-model or teardown,” said Dadigan.
Monroe remains one of Hollywood’s most famous faces, despite the fact she’s now been gone 61 years.
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The fate of Marilyn Monroe’s last home in Brentwood, Los Angeles, has been in question as the new owners were issued a demolition permit. Councilwoman Traci Park introduced a motion in the city council to protect the home from being torn down, and the motion was approved with a 14-0 vote. The Cultural Heritage Commission now has 75 days to approve the home’s historic status. The property was purchased for $7.25 million in July, and its owners and plans for the property are unknown. Many have expressed the importance of preserving the home, given its cultural and historic significance.
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