Lummis Day Celebration

At the time I visited the Lummis House, The City of Los Angeles, which owns the property, was looking for a new organization to operate the Lummis site after failing  to reach an agreement with the Southern California Historical Society, which has occupied the building for nearly half a century. The Recreation and Parks Department is seeking an operator who will “provide and implement” a plan to restore, repair and preserve the Lummis Home in addition to other requirements regarding fundraising and public access; and proposals are due March 11, 2015. Click here for the entire story.

  • Map of Lummis House and Gardens Map of Lummis House and Gardens
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I haven’t followed up on the story but recently noticed that this weekend is the Lummis Day Festival. Click here for the schedule. This year, for their 10th anniversary, the Lummis Day Festival will expand to three days, in five different locations from June 5 – 7. Lummis Day “celebrates the arts, history and ethnic diversity of Northeast Los Angeles through educational and cultural events and an annual festival that draws the community together for a shared experience while providing a platform for cooperation among people of all ages and backgrounds.”

I strongly recommend that you visit the Lummis House, at 200 East Avenue 43, Los Angeles, CA 90031, built in 1897 by Charles F. Lummis who was the first City Editor for the Los Angeles Times. He was one of the founders and builders of the Southwest Museum.