RESOURCES AND LINKS
We hope the following links about Southern California's architectural and cultural heritage inspire you to explore the rich legacy of our built environment. Please email us if a link is no longer valid. Enjoy!
Research Resources
Arts + Architecture Magazine- Searchable online archive of this seminal magazine on modern architecture in Southern California
Arcspace.com- Image library of architectural photos in Southern California and beyond
Built in America - Library of Congress collection on historic American buildings
Changing Times- UCLA archive of Los Angeles in photographs from the Daily News
LAPL Photo Archives- Searchable database of thousands of historical photos from the Los Angeles Public Library's photo archives
Online Archive of California - A digital information resource that facilitates and provides access to materials such as manuscripts, photographs, and works of art held in libraries, museums, archives, and other institutions across California
Getty Research Institute- Including the archives of the seminal architectural photographer, Julius Shulman
Architecture and Design Collection, University Art Museum at UCSB- Archive of many of Southern California's greatest architects including Myron Hunt, Ed Killingsworth, Carleton Winslow, Paul Laszlo, and many others
Cal Poly Pomona Archive- Soriano, etc.
UCLA Library Special Collections Archive- Neutra, etc.
Organizations
Friends of Hollyhock House- Nonprofit organization dedicated to preservation and educational programming at the Frank Lloyd Wright house designed for Aline Barnsdall
Institute of Classical Architecture- Nonprofit organization
Los Angeles Conservancy- Los Angeles' pre-eminent preservation advocacy organization
LA ModCom- Educational and preservation advocacy organization dedicated to mid-century modern architecture in Los Angeles.
MAK Center- Stewards of the R.M. Schindler Kings Road Studio, tours, art exhibits and other educational and cultural programs
Palm Springs Modern Committee- Education and preservation advocacy organization dedicated to preserving the modern architectural legacy of Palm Springs
Photo Friends - Non-profit organization supporting the Los Angeles Public Library's photo collection through acquisition and educational events
Santa Monica Conservancy- Santa Monica's pre-eminent preservation advocacy organization
Society of Architectural Historians- The national organization of which SAH/SCC is a chapter
Pasadena Heritage
Cool Sites Worth a Visit
VDL House- Official site of the VDL Research House by Richard Neutra with information on tours and preservation
S. Charles Lee - UCLA digital archive featuring photos and historic documents
Notcot.com- Design and architectural site with a wide range of content
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