Recordings

The Historic Preservation Movement in Anaheim

February 10, 2022

The City of Anaheim boasts an impressive amount of historic properties beautifully maintained in their own respective styles – but how did Anaheim come to have such a community of well-preserved historic homes, and people who are invested in their stories? Presenters Diann Marsh, Phyllis Mueller, Christine Nguyen, and Meghan Shigo relate the history of the historic preservation movement in Anaheim, how invested residents stopped the destruction of historic properties in their community, and the current state of historic preservation in the City.

People’s Landmarks of OC

November 17, 2021

Sometimes, collective historical memory in Orange County tends to focus on the same faces and places: white, wealthy, and mostly male. This session explores other ways of thinking about Orange County’s history and significant spaces, beyond the well-known landmarks. The virtual event will include a representative from Preserve OC, a county-wide preservation advocacy group, and the co-authors of A People’s Guide to Orange County, an alternative history and tour guide of Orange County that documents sites of oppression, resistance, and transformation, followed by a facilitated discussion with audience members. The session will culminate in an interactive “mapping” of stories from the audience onto a Jamboard that features ideas for new historical landmarks.