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8 Architectural Landmarks Affected By The Los Angeles Wildfires

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Real Estate
8 Architectural Landmarks Affected By The Los Angeles Wildfires
As devastating wildfires continue to spread throughout Southern California, many iconic landmarks have been lost or damaged by the flames.
With thousands of structures levelled, over 40,000 acres burned, and at least 24 fatalities, firefighters are still working to get the fires in Los Angeles’s Palisade and Altadena neighbourhoods under control. Authorities are investigating the initial cause of the disaster, saying that it will “take time” for answers.
In the meantime, some of Los Angeles's most well-known spots, including restaurants, schools, and hotels, are no longer standing. Here are just a few of the architectural landmarks that has been impacted.
Will Rogers Ranch House

Photo courtesy of California State Parks
Will Rogers’ historic ranch house and other park buildings at Will Rogers State Historic Park were destroyed on January 7. While the horses and some cultural and historical artifacts, including artwork, were evacuated ahead of the fire, these buildings no longer stand.
Topanga Ranch Motel

Photo courtesy of California State Park
Built in 1929, this bungalow-style motel in Topanga State Park was affected by the fires. The motel, all concessions, plus many other structural losses occurred in the park.
Reel Inn Malibu

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Reel Inn Malibu, an iconic seafood restaurant off the Pacific Coast Highway, was devastated by the fires. Teddy and Andy Leonard—who have owned the establishment for 36 years—took to Instagram to share that while all of their staff are safe, they’re “heartbroken and unsure what will be left.”
The Getty Villa

Photo courtesy of Visit California
At this time, the Getty Villa—an art museum in the Pacific Palisades—remains intact. Despite a brush fire that burned trees and vegetation on the estate, the museum released a statement expressing its appreciation for emergency authorities and Getty staff who remained on-site to support efforts.
Pasadena Jewish Temple & Center

Photo courtesy of The Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center (PJTC)
Pasadena Jewish Temple & Center, affected by the Eaton Canyon fire, has “burned almost entirely to the ground,” according to a statement on its website. “Our people and Torahs are safe, but many congregants have lost their homes entirely, and many more are displaced.”
Altadena’s Bunny Museum
The Guinness World Records’ featured museum, which displayed the largest collection of bunny paraphernalia and art for over 26 years, burnt to the ground. The museum shared on social media that they managed to rescue the bunnies and cats from the building, but only a few bunny items.
The Hollywood Sign

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Despite images of the iconic Hollywood Sign alight in flames circulating around social media, the sign remains undamaged and standing. Jeff Zarrinnam, chair of the Hollywood Sign Trust, confirmed to Reuters that the image was fake.
Palisades Charter High School
Pacific Palisades Charter High School in West LA was reportedly 30 percent destroyed by the wildfires. The school is best known for its appearance in “Carrie” and “Freaky Friday.”
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