Events Calendar

Welcome to the Windsor Square Hancock Park Historical Society Calendar. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events.

Sep
23
Wed
The History, Architecture, and Stories of Wilshire Blvd @ Virtual Zoom Event
Sep 23 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Windsor Square-Hancock Park
Historical Society


Invites You to Join a FREE ZOOM Webinar

The History, Architecture, and Stories of
Wilshire Blvd

Wednesday
September 23
@5pm


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  In July, Sharon Boorstin’s article about an architectural driving tour of Wilshire Boulevard appeared in the Los Angeles Times. But the author has much more to say than her 1000-word limit allowed. Join Sharon in a ZOOM presentation covering the history, architecture — and fascinating stories — about the street once known as then “The Fifth Avenue” of Los Angeles. Bring your own memories of Wilshire Boulevard in the past to share.

Sharon Boorstin is a contributing writer for the Los Angeles Times, specializing in lifestyle and travel. She has written for magazines including Bon Appetit, Smithsonian and Town & Country Travel.  Sharon edited guidebooks for cities including Los Angeles, New York and London, and with her husband Paul, she wrote dozens of screenplays for feature films and television including “Angel of Death” (ABC) starring Jane Seymour. Her memoir/cookbook “Let Us Eat Cake: Adventures in Food and Friendship” (Harper-Collins 2002) was a selection of the Pulpwood Queens Book Club. In 2019 Sharon won Visit California’s Eureka Award for Best Newspaper Travel Article.

Sharon’s presentation is based on a July 23, 2020 article she wrote for the Los Angeles Times: “Wilshire Boulevard Architectural Driving Tour.”   She will share the history of — and stories behind—  the important L.A. landmarks on Wilshire Boulevard between MacArthur Park and Fairfax Boulevard. Remember Bullock’s Wilshire? The Ambassador Hotel? The Wiltern Theater? Bring memories to share during a Q&A at the end.
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Oct
28
Wed
ICONS OF DARKNESS WITH RICH CORRELL @ Virtual Event
Oct 28 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
ICONS OF DARKNESS WITH RICH CORRELL @ Virtual Event

Join the Windsor Square Hancock Park
Historical Society for a one of a kind Halloween Experience

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 28TH 7:00 PM

Rich Correll, who owns the largest collection of Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror
film memorabilia in the world, has built an exhibit called “Icons of Darkness” in Hollywood at the Montalban Theatre. On October 28th Rich will be giving us a personal virtual tour of his massive one-of-kind collection. This promises to be one of the best Halloween experiences we’ve ever done.”

Ticket to the Virtual Zoom event is $15.00 and is a fundraiser for the WSHPHS. Paypal link is below and you will receive your special ticketed link on the day of the event.

RICH CORRELL
Director, actor, and producer Rich Correll began his career in Hollywood at the young age of eight. After co-starring in “Leave It To Beaver” as a kid, Rich went on to direct and produce some of the most well-known sitcoms in American TV history, including “Happy Days,” “Laverne and Shirley,” “Full House,” “Family Matters,” “Married With Children,” “That’s So Raven,” “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody,” and “Hannah Montana” among others. In 2018, Rich celebrated a directing milestone with the completion of his 700th TV episode.

Mar
29
Tue
HAPPY HOUR IN HISTORIC RESTAURANTS AND BARS: FIRESTONE TIRE STORE/ALL SEASONS BREWING @ FIRESTONE TIRE STORE/ALL SEASONS BREWING
Mar 29 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
HAPPY HOUR IN HISTORIC RESTAURANTS AND BARS: FIRESTONE TIRE STORE/ALL SEASONS BREWING @ FIRESTONE TIRE STORE/ALL SEASONS BREWING

On Tuesday evening, March 29 at 5:00pm we will have our first Historical Society Happy Hour of the year. We intend on doing these meetings for happiness at least quarterly going forward. This one upcoming will be held at the former Firestone Tire shop, 800 S. La Brea Avenue now repurposed into All Season Brewing. The Historical Society gave one of its prestigious Landmark Awards to the building last August at our Annual Meeting. pm was on hand to accept. He will also be on hand for this event to answer any of your questions.

This is a no-host bar event

Nov
5
Sat
Rimpau Boulevard Home Tour
Nov 5 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Rimpau Boulevard Home Tour

Saturday, November 5th, 2022 from 11:00 to 3:00, Please join us for the continuation of the Windsor Square~Hancock Park Historical Society home tour. This annual event was put on a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic and is now back. This year’s home tour features a selection of century-old houses on one of Hancock Park’s premier streets, Rimpau Boulevard. Join us as these generous homeowners open their seldomly seen houses for you. There will be food and refreshments as well as a silent auction. Three of the homes were designed by renowned architect Gordon Kaufmann.

Member tickets are $65 (+ a small Paypal fee)
Non-Members $75 (+ a small Paypal fee)

Food and Refreshments Silent Auction

Saturday, November 5th, 2022 from 11:00 to 3:00

Location will be provided with the purchase of your ticket