Bless you for this, gsjansen.
The loss of the Lugo House is a particular grievance of mine.
I have seen your collection but noticed that you withheld a particular photo here: The destruction of the wall. The building was originally made of adobe.
The debate existed even back then when the building's fate was being decided around if the original adobe structure was enhanced by the newer 3 story building.
Your photo clearly shows terracotta bricks.
I have the same interest in the old Bella Union Hotel. It's foundation was originally adobe as well but I have a problem with the idea of adding multistorys to a building on such a foundation.
Anybody?
BTW
The survival of the Lugo House was vigorously fought in the courts and also the forum of public opinion via the press, the Chinese community and street activists and Buddhist vigils shortly before it's destruction. Much money was donated and pledged...but not enough.
You can't fight City Hall.
Ideas about it's relocation were raised but nobody stepped up with the cash.
In the end Stirling got her way. To her it was an eyesore and who would want to look at the ass-end of it while exiting Union Station?
I get that.
I'm a little disappointed that the Chinese community and also the Latin community, couldn't find way to relocate it.
I chalk that up to differences between the races.
I'm calling for a replication of it. Anywhere in L.A.
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