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After Demolition Threats and Multiple Moves, Santa Monica’s 1897 Shotgun House Finds a New Purpose

From Times of India · () English

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  • Santa Monica’s last intact shotgun house, built in 1897, survived demolition threats and several relocations through community and preservation efforts.
  • After reaching its permanent location in 2014, the restored house became a Preservation Resource Center.
  • The building now teaches the public about local history and preservation.

Santa Monica’s last intact shotgun house, built in 1897, faced the threat of demolition and was moved several times before finding a permanent home.

Community efforts and preservation groups kept the historic structure from disappearing. In 2014, it reached its permanent location and was restored.

The house now serves as a Preservation Resource Center, where it educates the public about local history and the principles of historic preservation.

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