Archive for the ‘historic preservation’ Category

For a Park For Nature and History

Monday, June 8th, 2009

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L architecture, history, nature and culture have been linked in a project designed for a rural community more emblematic of the country by the feat of the Mirabal sisters. It’s tata Ecoparque of Peace, an architectural proposal of three young professionals who won a competition to build an eco-cultural park in Ojo de Agua, Salcedo. In 15.867 meters donated by the Foundation Hermanas Mirabal, located next to the memorial museum to honor the heroes will rise salcedenses the Ecopark La Paz, which highlights three elements that will trail the names of Patria, Minerva and Maria Teresa Mirabal . (more…)

Ecopark ONE FOR ALL

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

Thalia S. Morales
Special prensa.com
I visited Panama Ecoparque project of the Rotary Club a couple of months ago. This project is painted in a perfect way.
But is not finished, indeed, have not even begun, but it is not because the Rotary Club has not loved is because they have not yet approved the project.

WHAT IS THE PROJECT?

The Interoceanic Region Authority (ARI) under a lease granted in August 2004 to the Rotary Club Panama Nordeste (CRPND), supported by the Pan American Association for the Conservation (GAIA Panama) and other organizations, an area of forest 372 hectares of humid tropical, located on the west side of the Panama Canal, to develop a recreation area and public education that benefits the community.

According to Nestor Correa, leader of the project, the aim is to develop an ecological park in the area west of the Panama Canal, through which a process of education and entertainment for the Panamanian population, while contributing to the conservation and preservation of environment and biodiversity.

The specific objectives are:

• Protect and maximize existing resources
• Highlight the historical and cultural development
• Contribute to economic development and social development
• Creating new options for tourism
• Increase the number of jobs for the Panamanian population
• Reaching the expansion of the metropolitan area and the western
• Protect the watershed of the Panama Canal and the natural resources

Elysian Valley United

Thursday, December 25th, 2008

This December, Elysian Valley United will begin organizing our new Food and Clothing Bank, which will operate out of the EVU Community Services Center, located at 2812 Newell Street in Los Angeles. The Bank will provide emergency food and clothing assistance to families and individuals in critical need throughout our service area, and the greater Northeast Los Angeles community.

Contributions from individuals and the community at large are greatly appreciated. We are asking for non-perishable food items, including canned goods, and staples such as rice, beans, and pasta. We are also working to find new or gently used clothing items for infants, toddlers, children, teens and adults – remember, during this time of year, winter weight clothing is a priority!

To find out more about the Food and Clothing Bank, or to offer a contribution, see us at the Community Center, or call Albert Vargas, Gloria Vargas, or Food/Clothing Bank Coordinator Mario Moya at (323) 666-9239.

Franklin Hills area of Los Angeles

Thursday, December 25th, 2008

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FRANKLIN HILLS is a lovely, historic neighborhood in the midst of the bustling metropolis of Los Angeles. The distinctive Shakespeare Bridge, completed in 1926, led the way for development of a unique community which embodies the best of LA. The people who live in Franklin Hills are multi-cultural, multi-talented, span a wide income range, and yet compose a harmonious community. The beautiful homes, schools and libraries in the area reflect the architectural grace of Frank Lloyd Wright, John Lautner and others. Cultural amenities include the Greek Theater, Griffith Park and Observatory and Barnsdall Park. The view from Franklin Hills stretches all the way from Mt. Baldy to Malibu – from a rich history to the future of Los Angeles.
THE EARLY YEARS of Hollywood give Franklin Hills much of its historical luster. Silent movie classics were filmed in the area by directors like D. W. Griffith. And the old Vitagraph Studio lot where Disney-owned ABC Television now stands started cranking out films in 1916. The first Walt Disney animation studio once occupied the site of the Gelson’s Market on Hyperion. In the late 1920’s Walt and his brother Roy built matching houses at the corner of St. George St. and Lyric Ave. Along the five block walk between their houses and the studio site you’ll find the quaint cottages that inspired the home of the seven dwarfs in Snow White.

Guayaquil Historical Park

Wednesday, December 24th, 2008

This bustling port waiting for you with open arms generous, as his people. Good music, food and entertainment in the hottest natural sites. Guayaquil, the largest city in Ecuador, business center and shopping district, is a vibrant metropolis near the mouth of the Guayas, 48 km from the Pacific Ocean.

Details of the tour

The Historical Park was established by the Central Bank of Ecuador in order to preserve the culture and customs of the Costa Ecuadorian The park gives us an opportunity to discover the traditions and roots of our culture. Visitors come to an unknown part of the world.

Additional Information

The Historical Park was established by the Central Bank of Ecuador in order to preserve the culture and customs of the Costa Ecuadorian The park gives us an opportunity to discover the traditions and roots of our culture. Visitors come to an unknown part of the world.

The park is divided into three sections, each of which is dedicated to preserving an important part of our history: Wildlife, Traditions, Architecture and Urban.

The Wildlife Area: This area was designed to restore and preserve the vegetation, flora and fauna of the original ecosystem most representative of this area, such as mangrove swamps and tropical dry forest, which in the past were abundant in the province of Guayas.

The Urban Architectural Zone: In 1980, the Central Bank of Ecuador rescued four buildings of great historical value and importance. These buildings have been rebuilt in the Historical Park, recreating the architectural style of the era through the design of interior spaces and exteriors. This allows visitors to have a unique perspective on what was Guayaquil in the early twentieth century, and the feeling of having fallen back in time.

Area Traditions: In this area, the Historical Park is trying to establish a close relationship between the lifestyles, habits and production of the coastal area of the nineteenth and twentieth century, which has been a resurgence of the national economy due to cocoa production. There plantation of medicinal plants and horticulture.

Enjoy lunch in one of the charming restaurants in Guayaquil.

- Wear light clothes for warm weather, comfortable walking shoes, hat or cap, insect repellent.
- Do not use perfume or scented creams that attract the insects.
- The average temperature during the day is: 22 ° to 32 ° C / 70 ° to 90 ° F.
- Elevation: sea level

Sunset to Angelino Heights

Wednesday, July 24th, 2002

Finally! The Four-Family building currently known as 1214 North Alvarado is MOVING the evening of August 7th! The move is expected to start at 11.00 PM, take a couple of hours to move down Sunset to Angelino Heights and by about noon the next day, will be situated at its new home at 1121 West Marion Avenue.