Preservation Month Millard Sheets Tour!

The tour, which will begin and end at the Hollywood Heritage museum, will focus on Sheets' work for Howard Ahmanson's Home Savings and Loan buildings adorned with elaborate tile murals depicting the history of California, stained glass and painted murals. Arenson will offer insights at various locations where Sheets' work can be seen in Los Angeles. Brian Worley, who worked in the Sheets' studio in the 1970s will be on the tour to discuss technique and share memories.

Hollywood Heritage is currently seeking landmark designation for the 1968 Hollywood Home Savings and Loan building at 1500 Vine Street, the finale stop on the tour. The building's theme is the history of early Hollywood filmmaking. A cascade of film stars from the silent era, through 1968 are depicted in tile murals on the facade, while their names and those of many more are etched into side panels on these New Formalist…