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Which Way, L.A.?

Preserving the White House of the West

Today, the National Trust for Historic Preservation put the Century Plaza Hotel on the list of America's eleven most endangered historic places .  But the current owner wants to tear it down and replace it.  Linda Dishman is Executive Director of the Los Angeles Conservancy .

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Today, the National Trust for Historic Preservation put the Century Plaza Hotel on the list of America's eleven most endangered historic places. But the current owner wants to tear it down and replace it. Linda Dishman is Executive Director of the Los Angeles Conservancy.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Sonya Geis

    Senior Managing Editor

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    Linda Dishman

    Los Angeles Conservancy

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