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Please consider using the services of these businesses.  
                 

       2009 LBH Preservation Awards
           Auction- Business Donors

 

 

Alegria Restaurant                                Latin American Cuisine                115 Pine Ave. Long Beach, CA    

Angelo's Deli                                         Italian Deli                                      190 La Verne Ave, Long Beach, CA   

Long Beach Art Theater                      Art Deco Art Theatre                      2025 E. 4th Street, Long Beach, CA   

Babcock & Cooke                                Retail-Card, Gifts,Collectibles        3409 E. Broadway, Long Beach CA                   

Belmont Pets & Launder Pet               Pet Groomers                                 3429 E. Broadway Long Beach, CA 

Benley Vietnamese                               French Vietnamese Cuisine           8191 E Wardlow Rd, Long Beach, CA 

Blue Gecko Landscape                         Landscape Design                        Long Beach, CA  

Broussard Law Firm (Will &Trust)          Legal Services

Café Piccolo                                              Italian Cuisine                              3222 Broadway< Long Beach, CA 

Caffe LaStrada                                        Italian Cuisine                              4716 E, 2nd St.,Long Beach, CA                         

Captain Jacks, Sunset Beach               Seafood Restaurant                      16812 Pacific Coast Highway, Sunset Beach, CA 

Chiropractic Services                             

Da Vinci Ristorante                              Italian Cuisine                              2801 East Spring Street, 3rd Floor, Long Beach CA

Enrique's Mexican                               Mexican Cuisine                          6210 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA

Evan Brizendine & Silver                       Legal Services                            5826 Naples Plaza, Long Beach, CA

Executive Fitness Training                    Health, Fitness, Spa                    443 Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA

Foasberg Cleaners                               Dry Cleaners                               3337 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA

Galaxy Condo Dinner 

George's Greek Restaurant                   Greek Cuisine                             5316 E. 2nd St., Long Beach, CA

Long Beach Gran Prix                          Racing Sports                             Long Beach, CA

Heritage Square Museum                     History Museum                          Los Angeles, CA

House to Home Garden Coaching                                      

Iguana                                                 Folk Art & Crafts                       3440 East Broadway Avenue, Long Beach, CA

International City Theater                      Arts & Entertainment                  Center Theater Long Beach Performing Arts Center, Long Beach, CA

K.C. Branaghan's                                 Irish Pub & Restaurant                5734 East 2nd Street, Long Beach, CA

Kelly's                                                  Steak Saloon                               5716 E. 2nd Street, Long Beach, CA

King's Fish House                                 Seafood Restaurant                     100 W. Broadway Ave, Long Beach, CA

L'Opera                                                Italian Cuisine                              101 Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA

Landworth-Kleinhenz Photography           

Legends Sports Bar                              Sports Bar                                  5236 E. 2nd St., Long Beach, CA

Long Beach Museum of Art                   Fine Art Museum                        2300 East Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA

Long Beach Playhouse                         Arts & Entertainment                   5021 East Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA

Long Beach Symphony                         Arts & Entertainment                   Long Beach Performing Arts Center, Long Beach, CA

The Madison                                        American Cuisine                        102 Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA

Magic Lamp                                         Mediteranian Cuisine                  5020 E. 2nd St., Long Beach, CA

Main Street Realtors - Mike Norton        Realtors                                     244 Redondo Avenue, Long Beach, CA

MarMel Inn                                           Lodging Dogs & Cats

MoLAA                                                Latin American Art Museum       628 Alamitos Avenue, Long Beach, CA

Musical Theater West                           Arts & Entertainment                 Carpenter Performing Arts Center,Long Beach, CA

Musso & Frank, Hollywood                   American Cuisine                        6667 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Naples Ribs                                          Barbeque                                   5800 East 2nd St., Long Beach, CA    

Olives                                                  Gourmet Grocer                         5000 E. 2nd St., Long Beach, CA

Open Sesame                                       Mediterranean                            5201 East 2nd St., Long Beach, CA

Papadakis                                            Greek Cuisine                             301 West 6th Street, San Pedro, CA

Paradise Restaurant                              Piano Bar & Restaurant             1800 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA 

Phuket Thai                                          Tai Cuisine                                5274 E. 2nd St., Long Beach, CA 

Pizza Place                                          Pizza                                         1431 East Broadway, Long Beach, CA

Portfolio Coffee House                           Coffee, Art, Entertainment          2300 East 4th Street, Long Beach, CA          

Queen Mary                                         Historic Ship, Fine Dining           1126 Queen's Highway, Long Beach, CA   

Rancho Los Alamitos                            Historic Ranch & Gardens         6400 Bixby Hill Road, Long Beach, CA 

Rancho Los Cerritos                             Historic Ranch & Gardens         4600 Virginia Road, Long Beach, CA

Salon POP                                          Salon & Barber Shop                 1085 Redondo, Long Beach, CA

Santa Anita Race Track                        Historic Race Track                   285 W Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA

Sasha Witte Interior Design                   Living With Style Boutique          3237 East Broadway, Long Beach, CA   

Secure Transport Limo           

Cafe Sevilla                                          Spanish Cuisine                          140 Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA 

Smooth's                                              Sports Grille                               144 Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA

Sophy's Thai & Cambodian Cuisine        Thai Cuisine                                3240 E Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA       

Spa Sidney                                           Beauty Lounge & Day Spa         3519 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA

Starbuck's                                            Coffee Drinks

Sunin Lebanese                                    Lebanese Cuisine                        5110 East 2nd Street, Long Beach, CA                    

Surrender Salon                                    Beauty Salon                              1092 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach, CA      

Taco Beach                                          Mexican Cuisine                         211 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA

Trattoria Limone                                   Italian Cuisine                             3405 Orange Ave., Long Beach, CA

Utopia Restaurant                                 Dining & Fine Arts                      445 E 1st St., Long Beach, CA         

Wine Crush                                          Wine Shop                                 3131 East Broadway, Long Beach, CA               

 

 

 
Last Updated on Tuesday, 05 May 2009 04:12
 
Volunteer Opportunities | Print |
Tuesday, 31 March 2009 00:04
civiccenterLBH Historic Downtown Walking Tours
WHO: Long Beach Heritage
WHAT: Docents Needed for Long Beach Walking Tours
COST: Free

DO YOU LOVE LONG BEACH AS MUCH AS WE DO?

"If only the walls could talk". How often have we heard this expression and true it would be if only we knew how to observe and listen. Our historic Long Beach buildings need a voice to help others hear what they have to say. You could be that voice. Long Beach Heritage will be offering three Walking Tours of the Historic Downtown, the Art Deco Architecture and the East Village. These tours will be on scheduled dates. We are looking for docents to conduct and assist with these tours. If you are interested in learning more about Long Beach, then you are the one we are looking for. You will receive excellent training from Long Beach's finest heritage and historical experts. If you can spare a few hours a month and you can guide a tour, contact:
Mikle Norton


To volunteer to be a docent trainer or to become a tour docent please email Mikle at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it rg

Mikle Norton
Long Beach Heritage
Downtown Walking Tour Leader

 
Last Updated on Sunday, 16 May 2010 14:58
 
Frequently Asked Question About Long Beach Heritage | Print |
Frequently asked Questions About Long Beach Heritage

What is Long Beach Heritage?
Long Beach Heritage is a nonprofit education and advocacy group whose membership is dedicated to protecting and preserving the architectural and cultural heritage of the City of Long Beach.

Why is "architectural and cultural heritage" important?
The City of Long Beach has a long and significant history, much of which is evident in its buildings. We have been blessed with many very beautiful homes and structures that tell a story of our past. By "honoring our past, we more clearly imagine the future."

What's the difference between Long Beach Heritage, the Long Beach Historical Society, and the Cultural Heritage Commission? 
Long Beach Heritage focuses primarily on the protection and preservation of homes, commercial buildings, and historical districts within the city. The Historical Society concentrates on preserving documentation of our past (i.e. photos, records, manuscripts, and memorabilia). The Cultural Heritage Commission is composed of Mayor-appointed delegates who are authorized to designate historical sites, buildings, or districts within the City.

What is the goal of Long Beach Heritage? 
To protect and preserve architecturally significant homes, buildings, and historical districts within the city through advocacy and public education.

How does Long Beach Heritage go about this? 
Through an active program of walking tours, workshops and lectures, advocacy and activism at City Hall.

Does the organization have regular meetings? 
There is a general membership meeting three times a year. The Board of Directors meets once a month. 

Does the organization have a newsletter? 
Yes. The Long Beach Heritage Newsletter is published and mailed quarterly.

Are there tours and workshops? 
Yes. Long Beach Heritage presents regularly scheduled community forums, educational programs, lectures, monthly walking tours of the downtown and East Village. Please contact our office for the current schedule.

Are there group tours available? 
Yes. We offer special group tours. You may make arrangements by calling our office.

 

 

 

 
 
President's Message February 2009 | Print |
johnthomasRecently, the Los Angeles Conservancy presented their Preservation Report Card for 2008. The Los Angeles Conservancy awarded Long Beach with an "A". While Long Beach Heritage is proud to see that the city received such a glowing grade in the report card, it is important to review the criteria the Conservancy applied to establish a letter grade. The status of the historic preservation programs that are assessed as positive criteria must be reviewed by Long Beach Heritage.

The Los Angeles Conservancy Preservation Report Card is not meant to assess the general state of historic preservation in Los Angeles County. It presents a snap shot in time of local governments' efforts toward developing and improving historic preservation programs. While the report card acknowledges the programs and resources provided by the Historic Preservation Office, it is important to identify the status of these programs and how the programs may be threatened by budget cuts, staff reductions and other priorities within the City.


1. The report acknowledges that the current historic preservation ordinance is undergoing revisions that will strengthen protecting historic resource. Please see the Advocacy Report in this issue of the newsletter for the position of Long Beach Heritage on the proposed changes.
2. The report identifies Long Beach as a Certified Local Government (CLG). The certification is vital, allows the city to landmark resources and empowers the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) with necessary responsibilities. Recently, maintaining the CLG has been threatened by the reduction of staff, programs and CHC oversight of projects.
3. The report acknowledges that the Historic Preservation Ordinance allows designation of landmarks and that the city has 130 of these. The ongoing maintenance of the historic landmarks remains a challenge. In addition, the role of the CHC, the Planning Commission and the Redevelopment Agency as partners in preservation must be addressed. We will be asking the CHC to form a working committee to address these concerns with the other boards and solicit public input.
4. The report states that the city offers the Mills Act, a program that can offer significant property tax savings to owners of designated landmarks. The owners are to apply the tax savings toward preservation projects for their property. Unfortunately, the city suspended the Mills Act over two years ago. Members of the LBH Advocacy Committee are currently working with city staff to get the program up and running again.
5. The report acknowledges that the city has 17 Historic Districts, a major contribution to the impressive grade Long Beach received. However, there are many challenges facing the sustainability of our historic districts. In 2007, the fees for gaining compliance via Certificates of Appropriateness increased significantly. While on the surface the fees appeared to be in need of an overdue adjustment, the increases during a time of the economic crisis may push property owners to avoid the permits. We are in discussion with the city to evaluate the need for the dramatic increases and continue to work with our historic districts to seek reductions of the fees.
6. The report card also acknowledges the city wide survey in preparation for developing the first Historic Preservation Element to the General Plan. LBH has been instrumental in this task and working with City staff to ensure that there is adequate community outreach and thoughtful conversation about historic preservation.
7. Maintaining the position of the Historic Preservation Officer is a critical factor in achieving the high grade. While we obviously support the HPO, we believe that the officer should be properly involved in all matters relating to planning, design reviews and redevelopment projects. Additionally, community access to the HPO must be made a priority.
8. The establishment and role of the Cultural Heritage Commission is another vital element that is considered in the report card. In the last year, many monthly CHC meetings were canceled due to the lack of projects for review and applications for Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs). This is not acceptable. The CHC should be meeting monthly to asses those COAs issued at staff levels, continue as a public forum for members of the historic districts or the preservation community to report concerns, and proactively address preservation policy or programming concerns

While we appreciate the letter grade "A" in the Los Angeles Conservancy preservation report, Long Beach Heritage remains concerned about many of the programs that were identified as contributing to the stellar grade. The Advocacy Committee will continue to work in good faith with the CHC and staff to ensure that the programs noted above are routinely monitored for effectiveness. Additionally, LBH will continue to evaluate preservation program quality control, customer service, community outreach, and interdepartmental cooperation among the city entities as a partner in historic preservation.

-John Thomas President of Long Beach Heritage

 
 
2009-2010 LBH Board Members | Print |
Thursday, 19 March 2009 15:44

2008-board

Left to Right: Bobbi Burket, Secretary, David Wallers, Advocacy Coordinator, Cheryl Perry, Treasurer, Elizabeth Handley,
General Meetings, Mikle Norton, Walking Tours, Stan Poe, outgoing President and VP of Education, John Thomas, President, Gary Roderick, Mailing Chair, Charlotte Mitchell, VP of Bembridge House, Maureen Neeley, VP Membership Development, Melinda Roney, VP Public Awareness, Louise Ivers, Newsletter Editor, Diane Jordan, VP Fund Development, Kerrie Aley, Web Master and On Line Services. 

 

President John Thomas   
Secretary Bobbi Burket
Treasurer Cheryl Perry

VP Education Stan Poe
Walking Tours Mikle Norton
General Meetings Marsha Jeffer

VP Bembridge House Charlotte Mitchell

VP Membership Development Maureen Neeley
Volunteers/Docents Bobbi Burket
Advisors David Waller 
Membership Marshall Pumphrey

VP Advocacy John Thomas
Advocacy Coordinator David Waller
Redevelopment Liaison John Thomas
City Council Liaison Craig Arnold
Cultural Heritage Liaison Stan Poe
Cultural Arts Liaison Eve Kilger

VP Public Awareness Melinda Roney
Newsletter Editor Louise Ivers
Public Relations Roxanne Fitzgerald
Online Services Chris Byrne
Photographer Chris Launi
Historian Christina Yanis

VP Fund Development Diane Jordan
Awards Benefit Patty Moore
Awards Jury Michael Burrous
Great Homes Tour Mary Lou Martin
Hollywood Bowl Sandra DeDubovay
Loft Walk Laura O’Connor

 

 
Last Updated on Sunday, 16 May 2010 19:27
 
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