In a move that has stirred the hearts of Hollywood history enthusiasts and preservationists alike, the Los Angeles City Council has declared the Brentwood residence of late Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe a historical cultural monument. This decision, made on June 27, 2024, is intended to protect the landmark from demolition, preserving a piece of Hollywood’s golden era.
Marilyn Monroe, renowned for her blonde bombshell roles, resided in this four-bedroom Spanish Colonial-style house, built in 1929, for approximately six months before her untimely death due to a reported overdose in 1962. The house holds a special significance in Monroe’s life as it was the first property she sought out and purchased independently while actively working in 1962.
The Los Angeles Conservancy, a local preservation group, spearheaded the campaign to secure the landmark status for Monroe’s former home. They took to social media platform X to express their joy and gratitude, The …