Many Reasons for Landmark Designation
Regarding your weekly news quiz Jan. 6 asking, “What was the real reason behind the opposition to closing a carwash in Studio City?” Your correct answer was: “a. Residents do not want the mall planned for their neighborhood.”
Now, I ask: What was the reason why the residents opposed the closing of the carwash, service station and restaurant in Studio City?
a. Residents did not see a need for a duplication of shopping establishments.
b. Residents point to the newest Studio City mini-mall that is losing tenants.
c. The carwash and restaurant are a one of kind in the neighborhood.
d. Boomerangs pictured in Alan Hess’ “Googie” as an architectural statement established its historical significance.
e. Two of three members of the L.A. Cultural Heritage Commission initially voted in favor of landmark status.
f. Landmark status for a service station would not be L.A.’s first.
g. Residents submitted a plan that includes existing businesses on the property, plus a four-level parking structure.
Answer: All of the above.
WALTER M. McINTYRE
Studio City
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