Events Calendar

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

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TOUR OF THE HISTORIC HERALD EXAMINER BUILDING 10:00 am
TOUR OF THE HISTORIC HERALD EXAMINER BUILDING @ HERALD EXAMINER BUILDING
Mar 1 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
TOUR OF THE HISTORIC HERALD EXAMINER BUILDING @ HERALD EXAMINER BUILDING
TOUR THE HISTORIC HERALD EXAMINER BUILDING designed by famed architect Julia Morgan In 1904, Morgan was the first woman to obtain an architecture license in California. Greatly impressed by her work on the reconstruction of…
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PANN’S RESTAURANT 1:00 pm
PANN’S RESTAURANT @ Panns
Mar 23 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
PANN'S RESTAURANT @ Panns
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…
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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

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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
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A Garden Tour
Jun 5 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
A Garden Tour

LOVE GARDENS?
The Windsor Square Hancock Park Historical Society is showcasing 5 beautiful local gardens.
Enjoy Music, Plant Sale & Raffle Items
Docents available at each garden.
Refreshments will be served.

JUNE 5, 1-5pm
Tour begins at 166 S. Plymouth

Members $40
Non-Members $50
Partner Organization $40

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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

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The Museum of Neon Art
Apr 16 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
The Museum of Neon Art

Come to a guided tour of a very special place by museum owner Carrie Siegel.

The Windsor Square Hancock Park Historical Society

Invites you to join fellow members on a short voyage to Glendale to The Museum of Neon Art.

Sunday, April 16th at 1:00pm

Members: $10
Non Members: $15
Admission + Tom Ziimmerman’s book of historic L.A. neon Spectacular Illumination: $30

Limit 30 People (so get your tickets today)

216 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA. 91204

Convenient parking at The Americana right across the street

No host lunch following at either Shake Shack or In and Out Burger following. Both a short walk from the museum.

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ANNUAL HIGH TEA, WOMAN’S CLUB OF HOLLYWOOD
Jan 21 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
ANNUAL HIGH TEA, WOMAN'S CLUB OF HOLLYWOOD

Your Presence is Requested
THE WINDSOR SQUARE HANCOCK PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
ANNUAL AFTERNOON TEA

*SOLD OUT*

The Historical Society also accepts checks. Mail to WSHPHS 137 N. Larchmont Blvd. #135 LA, CA. 90004

Sunday, January 21st2024
1pm – 4pm

At the Historic
WOMAN’S CLUB OF HOLLYWOOD

1749 N. La Brea Avenue

Founded in 1905, With its roots deep in Hollywood history, the Club property is the site of the former Hollywood School for Girls (1908-1932), which is still standing on the property. Jean Harlow, Carole Lombard, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Joel McCrae, the daughters of Cecil B. DeMille, David Selznick, Louis B. Mayer and many other Golden Era legends attended. Oscar winning costume designer Edith Head was a teacher. Actor Charles Laughton taught Shakespeare here.

For more on the WCH: https://hollywoodclubla.org/about-us/

 

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TOUR OF THE HISTORIC HERALD EXAMINER BUILDING @ HERALD EXAMINER BUILDING
Mar 1 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
TOUR OF THE HISTORIC HERALD EXAMINER BUILDING @ HERALD EXAMINER BUILDING
TOUR THE HISTORIC HERALD EXAMINER BUILDING
designed by famed architect Julia Morgan
In 1904, Morgan was the first woman to obtain an architecture license in California. Greatly impressed by her work on the reconstruction of the Fairmont Hotel, after the San Francisco earthquake of 1906, Phoebe Hearst recommended Morgan for several large construction projects, including Asilomar. Her son, William Randolph Hearst, was likewise greatly impressed and, after his mother’s death, retained Morgan to design what would become the biggest and most famous project of her career, Hearst Castle.

*SOLD OUT*

Join us as we take a tour of the iconic Herald Examiner Building
now housing Arizona State University
1111 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Friday March 1st at 10:00am, limited tickets
Members $25. Non-Members $45

Following the tour there will be a no-host lunch within walking distance at PINE & CRANE
1120 S. Grand Ave.
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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