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Marilyn Monroe’s home saved from demolition
Yes, Marilyn Monroe's home in Brentwood, Los Angeles has been saved from demolition. The Los Angeles City Council passed a motion on Friday, September 8, 2023 to designate the home as a historic site. This will prevent the current owners from demolishing the home and will give the city time to assess its historical significance.
The home was built in 1929 and was purchased by Marilyn Monroe in 1962. She lived there for less than a year before her death in August 1962. The home has been vacant since then.
The decision to save the home was met with relief by many fans of Marilyn Monroe. They had launched a petition to save the home, which garnered over 4,900 signatures.
The next step is for the city's Cultural Heritage Commission to review the home and determine if it meets the criteria to be listed as a historic site. If it is approved, the home will be added to the city's list of historic cultural monuments. This would make it more difficult for the owners to demolish the home in the future.
It is still unclear what will happen to the home once it is designated as a historic site. The city could purchase the home and turn it into a museum or other public space. The owners could also choose to sell the home to someone who is willing to preserve it.
Whatever happens to the home, it is clear that it is a significant part of Marilyn Monroe's legacy and that its preservation is important to many people.
