Events Calendar

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

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

Apr
10
Sun
THE MANSIONS, MOGULS AND MOVIE STARS TOUR #4
Apr 10 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
THE MANSIONS, MOGULS AND MOVIE STARS TOUR #4

SOLD OUT. Saturday, April 10, 2022, 10:00-Noon. Join us for a walking tour of Los Angeles’ premier Hancock Park enclave with realtor Bret Parsons and architectural historian Eleanor Schrader. You’ll learn the secrets that illuminate this historic HPOZ neighborhood founded in the 1920s by George Allan Hancock. Be regaled with details about its architecture and architects, movie and television filming locations, plus anecdotes about the lavish lifestyles of the famous (and infamous!) personalities who resided here. This tour focuses on Muirfield Road and Rossmore Avenue. Wear comfortable shoes.

$50 Members
$60 Non-Members

SOLD OUT

Photo: Alex Elliott
Mar
23
Sat
PANN’S RESTAURANT @ Panns
Mar 23 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

SATURDAY MARCH 23RD 1:00

Please join us for an outing to this iconic example of Googie architecture lovingly preserved in the Westchester area of Los Angeles. 6710 La Tijera Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045

Members $35. Guests: $35. Includes lunch. Beer, wine, and mixed drinks are no host.

Panns

Pann’s is a coffee shop and restaurant known for its history, role in movies, and distinctive architecture. The restaurant was opened by husband and wife George and Rena Poulos in 1958.[1][2] It is also known for its neon sign,[3]Googie architecture, and 1950s decor.[4] The building and its iconic neon sign were designed by architects Eldon Davis and Helen Liu Fong of the Armet & Davis architectural firm.[1] Pann’s remains one of the best preserved examples of Davis’ Googie designs, according to the Los Angeles Times

For more on Pann’s go here. ttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pann%27s