Tag: historic preservation
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Silent-Film Organ on the Brink: A Hidden LA Treasure at Joe’s House
A quiet relic in a sleepy Los Angeles suburb In the quiet streets of La Crescenta-Montrose, a remarkable piece of cinematic history lies behind a modest residence. Joe Rinaudo’s house—unassuming to passersby—hides a 20-seat silent movie theater and a semi-complete organ that once provided the music to many a lost film. What makes this space…
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Singapore Moves to Gazette Lee Kuan Yew’s 38 Oxley Road as National Monument Amid Family Dispute
Singapore Advances with National Monument Plans for 38 Oxley Road Singapore appears poised to officially designate 38 Oxley Road, the historic residence of Singapore’s founding prime minister, Lee Kuan Yew, as a national monument. The move comes as the National Heritage Board (NHB) outlines steps to preserve the property for future generations, even as a…