By Daily Press staff
Do houses have histories? According to building biographer Tim Gregory, they do. Gregory is a noted registered public historian, certified archivist, researcher and writer with more than 20 years of experience in local history and historic preservation.
Finding your home’s history will be the focus of conversation on Feb. 22 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., hosted by the Santa Monica Conservancy.
The talk is geared to those who are curious about their homes and want to find out, for example, who designed and built it, and who lived there in the past. It also could be helpful for those who may be considering applying for landmark or structure of merit designations.
“Our homes are physical documents of our times,” notes Sherrill Kushner, program organizer. “If you know where to look, they have stories to tell us about who lived and worked in them and what they valued. They also reveal what was popular and possible in architectural technology and style.”
Santa Monica Conservancy members may attend without charge; non-members $5. The Santa Monica Conservancy is dedicated to the preservation of Santa Monica’s irreplaceable historic resources.
Reservations are required. Call (310) 485-0399.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on February 5, 2004. Read the original PDF.