Marilyn Monroe’s Brentwood home was given a temporary reprieve from demolition after a unanimous vote

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City council vote Friday.

Alderman Traci Park raced against time to save Monroe’s last residence after learning on Wednesday that the owner, Glory of the Snow Trust, had applied for a permit to demolish the iconic Spanish colonial home.

“Immediately my team and I jumped into action. … But unfortunately the Ministry of Construction and Security issued a demolition permit before my team and I could fully intervene and get this problem solved,”

she said at a press conference held shortly before Friday’s city council meeting. the

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as she gave an impassioned speech announcing she would file a motion to initiate consideration of historic cultural landmark status for Monroe’s home.

“I am here with you today as custodian of the precinct where Marilyn Monroe’s beloved last residence stands. I am also here today as a defender of our city’s rich history and heritage,” Park said.

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The motion presented to the council

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Take immediate action to consider the home as a historical-cultural monument. It further stated that this would not deprive the owner of the property of any right, but said it was historic

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cultural merits of the property must be assessed.

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Thers spoke about the importance of honoring women by saving the house.

“Preserving our history is a dignity we have as Angelenos,” said Stacey Segarra-Bohlinger.

a representative of the Sherman Oaks ward council

. “It is our duty and our honor to preserve and protect historical monuments. Developers are destroying our city for personal gain. It is a disgrace and should not be allowed.”

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voted unanimously to move forward in considering the house for Historic-Cultural Monument status.

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“This is a nice win for now,” Park told The Times in an interview after the meeting. “The most important thing about what we have achieved today is that this will automatically and immediately lead to a temporary suspension of all building permits, while this matter is under consideration by the Cultural Heritage Committee and the City Council.”

As for the property owner Glory of the Snow Trust, whose trustee is Andrew Sahure, paperwork issued Friday by the city’s Department of Construction and Safety and shared by the park office stated that the department plans to revoke demolition permits.

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The entire process must be completed within 75 days.

“It’s been a whirlwind for 48 hours,” Park told The Times. “We are all immensely relieved that things turned out the way they did today.”

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At Park’s press conference, she expressed the importance of fighting the demolition of the only house the ‘Some Like It Hot’ actor ever owned.

“Like the many, many hundreds of people from around the world who have contacted my office in the past 48 hours, I am deeply concerned about this and recognize the need for urgent action by the city,” said Park.

“For people around the world, Marilyn Monroe was more than just a movie icon. Her story from her challenging childhood, growing up in orphanages and foster homes to becoming a global sensation, is a shining example of what it means to overcome adversity.”

The council member quoted Monroe in her speech

saying

“Sometimes good things fall apart so even better things can fall together.”

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Park said the statement echoed the actor’s life journey, which she called “a testament to all who have faced hardship and risen above it.”

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Her path was full of obstacles, but she knew no boundaries and she left an indelible mark on Hollywood and the world. Despite her iconic status, Marilyn Monroe constantly fought for fair compensation, often earning much less than men, and much less than what she was actually worth. A problem that women are still trying to correct today.”

Park said Monroe’s home in Brentwood was a “moving reminder of her final days.”

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and was a place where the troubled starlet, who died in 1962 at the age of 36, found peace.

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hand-picked from her travels around the world “every detail of the house, from the wood-beamed ceilings to the tiles

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Built in 1929, the residence was the only house the actress owned independently. Monroe bought the property in the early 1960s, after the end of her third marriage to playwright Arthur Miller, for $75,000.

Earlier this year, the home’s owner was listed as Glory of the Snow LLC, managed by Emerald Lake hedge fund manager Dan Lukas and his wife., Anne Jarmain

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did not respond to The Times’ request for comment.

They purchased the 2,900-square-foot hacienda in 2017 for $7.25 million. In July, Glory of the Snow LLC sold the property to Glory of the Snow Trust,

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Sahure, for $8.35 million. According to Park, Sahure

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demolition of the house.

“This house is more than just a physical building. It is a symbol of her journey and our identity as Angelenos

Park said.

The global concern that has flooded my office in recent days about the possible demolition of this historic site reaffirms its importance. The overwhelming sentiment here is clear: This house must be preserved as a pivotal part of Hollywood and the city of Los Angeles.

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history, culture and legacy.”

Julia Wick, author of The Times, contributed to this report.