In 2012, the city of Santa Monica designated as a city landmark the historic Biedler-Heuer Building where Paris 1900 is located and named the window a Main Street “familiar visual feature,” protecting it for a long time to come. (Cheryl Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)
Owner Susan Lieberman puts vintage accessories into the display box. The classic shop is in the process of liquidating its items for closure as Lieberman prepares to retire. (Cheryl Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)
Jenny White tries on a vintage sweater at Paris 1900 boutique in Santa Monica. (Cheryl Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)
Owner Susan Lieberman thanks customer at Paris 1900. (Cheryl Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)
A vintage headpiece adorns a mannequin in Paris 1900 boutique. (Cheryl Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)
Vintage cake toppers are displayed at Paris 1900. (Cheryl Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)
Alison Davis comes back for some accessories for her wedding after buying a wedding dress at Paris 1900 in Santa Monica. (Cheryl Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)
Alison Davis looks at purses in Paris 1900 for her wedding. (Cheryl Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)
Vintage hairpins and jewelry are spread out at Paris 1900. (Cheryl Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)
Britten Landstrom, left, and Jenny White consider the Paris 1900 hat display. (Cheryl Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)
A 1920 French paste hair clip is available at Paris 1900. (Cheryl Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)
Jenny White, left, talks to owner Susan Lieberman and a customer about her experience at Paris 1900. (Cheryl Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)
Owner Susan Lieberman is retiring after running the Paris 1900 shop in Santa Monica for decades. (Cheryl Guerrero / Los Angeles Times)
