Photo by Tony Coelho, from his Historic WeHo exhibit at the library
NOTE: The West Hollywood Library will be closed until March 31.
About the “Historic WeHo” exhibit:
West Hollywood’s heritage is a rich inheritance of traditions, attributes, and cultural resources. Architectural heritage includes much more than preserving, displaying, or restoring a collection of historic buildings. It is both tangible and intangible. Ideas, stories, and other elements of who we are and how we identify ourselves are essential to the understanding of our place.
Preserving West Hollywood’s architectural and cultural heritage is integral to the growth and identity of West Hollywood. Through historic preservation, we are able to tell stories of times that preceded Cityhood and of people, events, and ideas that embrace the vibrancy of our City.
The City of West Hollywood has recognized the importance of preserving its cultural resources since its incorporation as a City in 1984. The City adopted a Historic Preservation Ordinance in 1989 and has designated over eighty historic and cultural resources, including six historic districts.
In 2015, arts and planning staff began a project of documenting all of the City’s designated historic properties. This exhibition shows a selection of photographs from the over 80 properties that were documented by West Hollywood photographer Tony Coelho, representing a wide array of architectural styles and associations with well-known architects and builders. These images celebrate West Hollywood – recognizing our past, present, and future.
About the photographer:
Tony Coelho is a West Hollywood based photographer. Born and raised in an LA suburb by Portuguese immigrants, he then left home in 2000 to pursue a Bachelors degree in Film Studies and Communications. He took his education to the next level by going abroad and enrolling in a Masters program in Sociology at the University of Amsterdam. His photography interest extend to portraiture and street photography. You can view more of his work on his website and Instagram account:
http://tonycoelhophoto.com. IG: tonycphotos
