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In the wake of the devastating Eaton Fire that ravaged nearly 7,000 structures in and around Altadena, the Getty Foundation in Los Angeles has committed $420,000 to document the loss of culturally significant sites in the area and take stock of its “intangible heritage.” Adrian Scott Fine, LA Conservancy’s CEO and president, said local groups like Altadena Heritage and the city’s arts and culture department will work to identify which histories will be documented and which heritage assets are most at risk. The LA Conservancy, he explained, will collect oral histories and physical information on buildings and sites, including stories of local legacy businesses and artist communities. Eventually, the conservancy group plans to work with residents to propose land-use recommendations. Read the full story by isaislearninghowtouseacamera at the link in bio. . . . Alice Carr, former chair of the L.A. Conservancy board of directors, and her husband, Nathaniel Grouille, examine the damages ...

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