LA Councilmember Traci Park says ‘For people all over the world, Marilyn Monroe was more than just a movie icon.’
The Los Angeles City Council on Friday, Sept. 8, approved a motion seeking to save Marilyn Monroe’s Brentwood home from demolition by having it declared a historic cultural monument.
The motion was introduced Friday during the council meeting by Councilmember Traci Park, whose 11th District includes Monroe’s home. Councilwoman Traci Park submitted a motion to the Los Angeles City Council Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, advocating for Marilyn Monroe’s home to receive Historic Cultural Monument Application status. Photo: Screenshot from council meeting
Park announced an effort to save the structure from the wrecking ball during a press conference Friday morning.
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