Download or read book L. A. Landmarks written by Cindy Olnick and published by . This book was released on 2017-06-18 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What's your favorite Los Angeles landmark? Does it still stand, or is it just a memory? From famous icons to hidden gems, Los Angeles has amazing architecture as diverse as the city itself. But L.A.'s long tradition of reinvention has left beloved landmarks in its wake. This book highlights just a few of the many great buildings that fell to the wrecking ball, as well as some that narrowly escaped. The landmarks we almost lost might surprise you, and their survival offers hope for a future that celebrates our past.