SurveyLA South San Fernando Valley Community Workshop

SurveyLA, the Los Angeles Historic Resources Survey, is looking for suggestions for historic places in the City of Los Angeles. SurveyLA is the first-ever comprehensive program to identify and record the City’s historic resources. This workshop will focus on the communities of La Tuna Canyon, Reseda, Sherman Oaks, Sun Valley and Van Nuys. RSVPs are appreciated but not required.

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