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June 27, 2024
14:48 p.m
Los Angeles – (AFP)
The previous house of Marilyn Monroe in Los Angeles has turn out to be a historic landmark, based on a designation established by town of town that goals to destroy this constructing the place the van died -avoid a well-known actor.
The choice was unanimously accredited, which ought to permit town authorities to guard the home positioned within the rich space of Brentwood, which was lately acquired by two rich Individuals who needed to demolish it .
“There isn’t any individual or place in Los Angeles extra well-known and necessary than Marilyn Monroe and her house in Brentwood,” stated Mayor Tracy Park.
She continued: “A number of of Monroe’s most well-known pictures have been taken on this home and close to her swimming pool,” including: “Marilyn tragically died there, which leaves her perpetually related to this place. perpetually.”
Monroe purchased this one-story, 270-square-meter property in 1962, simply after her divorce from author Arthur Miller.
On this home, which isn’t seen from the road, the star’s physique was discovered simply six months after she moved in, attributable to an overdose of medication. She was solely 36 years previous.
Many individuals have owned it since Monroe’s demise. However controversy arose final yr after he purchased Individuals Brianna Milstein and Roy Financial institution.
The couple, who personal a home subsequent door, acquired the constructing for $8.35 million, and their plan was to demolish it to broaden it. However the metropolis authorities rapidly stopped the demolition allow due to the historic difficulty.
This choice led the brand new house owners to refer the case to the judges, which has not but been determined. Classifying the home as a museum doesn’t forestall it from being demolished, however this choice prompts a rigorous investigation earlier than town’s heritage committee.
The couple provided to maneuver the home to make it obtainable to Monroe followers, a proposal that’s nonetheless being thought of, based on Park, who stated: “My crew and I labored intently with the consignment -property to evaluate the feasibility of shifting the home to a small home. a spot the place the general public can go to and spend a while.”
