In January, the City of Hollywood Commission will consider whether one of Hollywood’s most historically significant properties, the former home of pioneer resident Elsie Johns at 1317 Harrison Street, will be designated as historic and saved from the wrecking ball or will instead be demolished and replaced by two modern houses that are totally inconsistent with the architectural style of the neighborhood. The City’s Historic Preservation Board (HPB”) has already unanimously voted to designate the Johns Home as historic and denied the developer’s request for demotion; however, the developer is asking the City Commission to overrule its determination.
By signing this petition, you can let your voice be heard by the City Commission that you care about the preservation of one of the few historic homes that remain in our city.
The Johns Home was built in 1925 and is therefore one of the first homes built in the Hollywood Lakes neighborhood. Elsie Johns was the owner of Melina's Lingerie downtown, which was opened by her mother (Melina) and was the oldest store in Hollywood in continuous operation.
The Johns home lies within two specially designated historic districts, namely the Hollywood Lakes Historic District and the Harrison-Hollywood-Tyler Historic District. For those who love and respect the history of our City, our Hollywood Lakes neighborhood and historic Harrison Street, the demolition of the Johns Home will truly be a loss.
We are asking you to please sign this petition to be presented to the City Commission so as to make it clear that the Johns Home should be protected and preserved, not demolished. We also ask that as many of you as possible show up to the Commission meeting in January to speak out against demolition of the Johns Home
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
December 6, 2023
December 3, 2023
The momentum building behind our efforts to save the Johns Home reflects a shared commitment to preserving our local history. Reaching the five hundred signature milestone serves as a clear signal to the City Commission that this property remains central to our neighborhood character. Please take a moment to forward this petition to a neighbor or friend who values the architectural heritage of Hollywood.
October 8, 2023
Reaching this level of support confirms that many of us deeply value the architectural integrity of our neighborhood. It is heartening to see such a collective commitment to preserving a piece of the history that defines our city.
Reached 100 supporters
January 28, 2022
269 Comments
I’m not exactly sure why this city cannot see the $ value in preserving tangible history. Truly baffling.. Europe, on the other hand, is not at all baffled by this concept. Odd, so very odd.
This house is historically significant to hollywoods rich architectural history. It would be a shame to see it knocked down for some other structure that presumably serves no purpose to the aesthetic of Hollywoods Mediterranean revival architecture to be built.
I was born in 1957. My family lived next door to the John's home from 1951-@1981. Our home at 1309 was also a home built in 1926. The John' s family were kind and friendly to my family of 8. Please keep that neighborhood historic!!
Elsie Johns and family dedicated their efforts to our city for decades. Their home is a true Hollywood historically relevant house deserving preservation. Save our Johns house and property!!!
Hollywood should not allow this historic home to be demolished, ESPECIALLY not for more vacation rentals. The Lakes is losing its charm when things like this are allowed.
Please save these Historic Homes
Stop destroying Hollywood’s History! Preserve it! The value has more value then the city getting a cut from ugly new construction devoid of histiry
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In January, the City of Hollywood Commission will consider whether one of Hollywood’s most historically significant properties, the former home of pioneer resident Elsie Johns at 1317 Harrison Street, will be designated as historic and saved from the wrecking ball or will instead be demolished and replaced by two modern houses that are totally inconsistent with the architectural style of the neighborhood. The City’s Historic Preservation Board (HPB”) has already unanimously voted to designate the Johns Home as historic and denied the developer’s request for demotion; however, the developer is asking the City Commission to overrule its determination.
By signing this petition, you can let your voice be heard by the City Commission that you care about the preservation of one of the few historic homes that remain in our city.
The Johns Home was built in 1925 and is therefore one of the first homes built in the Hollywood Lakes neighborhood. Elsie Johns was the owner of Melina's Lingerie downtown, which was opened by her mother (Melina) and was the oldest store in Hollywood in continuous operation.
The Johns home lies within two specially designated historic districts, namely the Hollywood Lakes Historic District and the Harrison-Hollywood-Tyler Historic District. For those who love and respect the history of our City, our Hollywood Lakes neighborhood and historic Harrison Street, the demolition of the Johns Home will truly be a loss.
We are asking you to please sign this petition to be presented to the City Commission so as to make it clear that the Johns Home should be protected and preserved, not demolished. We also ask that as many of you as possible show up to the Commission meeting in January to speak out against demolition of the Johns Home
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
December 6, 2023
December 3, 2023
The momentum building behind our efforts to save the Johns Home reflects a shared commitment to preserving our local history. Reaching the five hundred signature milestone serves as a clear signal to the City Commission that this property remains central to our neighborhood character. Please take a moment to forward this petition to a neighbor or friend who values the architectural heritage of Hollywood.
October 8, 2023
Reaching this level of support confirms that many of us deeply value the architectural integrity of our neighborhood. It is heartening to see such a collective commitment to preserving a piece of the history that defines our city.
Reached 100 supporters
January 28, 2022
269 Comments
That home is in my memory for as long as I’ve been alive. Leave it alone and let the next generation enjoy its beauty. I could understand if it was in disrepair but it is beautifully maintained and love by many of us Hollyweirders.
I’m not exactly sure why this city cannot see the $ value in preserving tangible history. Truly baffling.. Europe, on the other hand, is not at all baffled by this concept. Odd, so very odd.
This house is historically significant to hollywoods rich architectural history. It would be a shame to see it knocked down for some other structure that presumably serves no purpose to the aesthetic of Hollywoods Mediterranean revival architecture to be built.
I was born in 1957. My family lived next door to the John's home from 1951-@1981. Our home at 1309 was also a home built in 1926. The John' s family were kind and friendly to my family of 8. Please keep that neighborhood historic!!
Elsie Johns and family dedicated their efforts to our city for decades. Their home is a true Hollywood historically relevant house deserving preservation. Save our Johns house and property!!!
Hollywood should not allow this historic home to be demolished, ESPECIALLY not for more vacation rentals. The Lakes is losing its charm when things like this are allowed.
Please save these Historic Homes
Stop destroying Hollywood’s History! Preserve it! The value has more value then the city getting a cut from ugly new construction devoid of histiry
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That home is in my memory for as long as I’ve been alive. Leave it alone and let the next generation enjoy its beauty. I could understand if it was in disrepair but it is beautifully maintained and love by many of us Hollyweirders.