Marilyn Monroe's Former Home Granted Temporary Protection from Demolition

The Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission's unanimous vote delays potential demolition for 180 days, with permanent protection pending review by city committees.

• The Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission has unanimously voted to designate Marilyn Monroe's former home as a historic cultural monument, temporarily saving it from demolition.
• The house, located at 12305 W. 5th Helena Drive, is the only home Monroe ever bought herself and is where she died at the age of 36 in 1962.
• The current owner, Glory of the Snow Trust, had received a permit to demolish the house in September 2023, but the L.A. City Council suspended the permit following public outcry.
• The house's designation as a historic cultural monument delays potential demolition for 180 days, but permanent protection will only be granted after review by the L.A. Planning and Use Committee and City Council.
• Historian Scott Fortner and the Monroe Preservation Group have found that the house was likely designed by famed historic Los Angeles architect Harbin Hunter, adding to its historical significance.

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