Melrose Hill is a neighborhood in Los Angeles . A portion of the neighborhood is designated as a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone .
17-489: Sidney L. Briggs and M.P. Gilbert first acquired and developed the area in 1906. Lot prices started at $ 425. Wilshire District developer Avery McCarthy christened the main thoroughfare Melrose Avenue, after his family’s hometown of Melrose, Mass., and named the highest point in the tract—about 337 feet above sea level—Melrose Hill. In January 2003, Los Angeles magazine profiled the Melrose Hill HPOZ and named it one of
34-539: A single print issue or a major digital package to the comprehensive examination of one subject No award was given in 2000 or 2001. "Investment Outlook 1981," by Gordon Williams and team Maynard Parker, Editor culture and people of the Mediterranean, May Daniel Alarcón, Editor Previously known as Service to the Individual (1974—1985). Honors magazine journalism that serves readers’ needs and aspirations. No award
51-575: Is also a sign at Melrose Avenue and Ardmore Avenue. Hollywood is located to the north, and the intersection of Western Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard "splits the two neighborhoods". Within Melrose Hill is the Melrose Hill Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ). The HPOZ covers homes on Marathon Street (between Hobart Boulevard and Oxford Avenue), North Melrose Hill Street and West Melrose Hill Street. HPOZ signage
68-528: Is installed at the intersection of Hobart Boulevard and Marathon Street. The neighborhood's historic status was designated by the city in 1988. The 42 residences within the HPOZ are modest Craftsman and Colonial Revival bungalows built between 1911 and 1926. The neighborhood streetlamps are made from the same mold that was used at the turn of the 20th century to supply the lighting towers for New York's Central Park. The streetlights were installed in 1980 and spurred
85-669: Is led by president and publisher Chris Gialanella alongside editor-in-chief Shirley Halperin. The magazine also hosts the Los Angeles' annual epicurean fete, The Food Event, and the Breakfast Conversation discussion series with magazine editors and city leaders. Los Angeles magazine has earned four National Magazine Awards . It was a member of the City and Regional Magazine Association as of 2013. National Magazine Awards The National Magazine Awards , also known as
102-820: The Ellie Awards , honor print and digital publications that consistently demonstrate superior execution of editorial objectives, innovative techniques, noteworthy enterprise and imaginative design. Originally limited to print magazines, the awards now recognize magazine-quality journalism published in any medium. They are sponsored by the American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME) in association with Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism , and are administered by ASME in New York City. The awards have been presented annually since 1966. The Ellie Awards are judged by magazine journalists and journalism educators selected by
119-609: The National Magazine Awards Board, which is composed of current and former officers of ASME, the dean of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, and veteran judges. Finalists in each of the Ellie Award categories receive certificates of recognition. The winner in each category receives a reproduction of Alexander Calder's stabile "Elephant", the symbol of the awards since 1970. Among
136-462: The administrators of the awards. More than 300 judges participate every year. Each judge is assigned to a judging group that averages 15 judges, including a judging leader. Each judging group chooses five finalists (seven in Reporting and Feature Writing); the same judging group selects one of the finalists to be the winner of the Ellie Award in that category. Judging results are subject to the approval of
153-500: The city's "10 Great Neighborhoods You've Never Heard Of." Melrose Hill is located north of Melrose Avenue, south of Santa Monica Blvd., east of Western Avenue, and west of the Hollywood Freeway . The city of Los Angeles has installed neighborhood signs to mark the neighborhood boundaries, with signs located at Western Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard, Western Avenue and Marathon Street and Western Avenue and Melrose Avenue. There
170-541: The magazine is as of 2023 owned and published by Engine Vision Media, LLC, Chris Gialanella is president and publisher, and Shirley Halperin editor-in-chief. The magazine began life as the Southern California Prompter in 1960, co-founded by grad student Geoff Miller (1936–2011; husband of actress Kathryn Leigh Scott ) and ad executive David Brown. Billed as "a Guide to the Good Life in L.A. and Suburbia", it
187-821: The movement for the neighborhood to seek historic status. The Los Angeles Times Mapping Project places Melrose Hill in East Hollywood . However, it is not part of the East Hollywood Neighborhood Council and instead is part of the Hollywood Studio District Neighborhood Council . Los Angeles (magazine) Los Angeles , formerly Southern California Prompter , is a monthly publication focused on Los Angeles . It covers people, food, lifestyle, culture, entertainment, fashion, and news relevant to southern California . Founded in 1960 by David Brown and Geoff Miller,
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#1733085472032204-507: The notable changes for 2017 are the expansion of the Design and Photography categories to include digital entries and the suspension of the Fiction award. Honors print and digital magazines in several categories based on content and audience. Businessweek received the first ever award in 1973. No award was given from 1974 through 1980. When General Excellence returned as a category in 1981, it
221-911: The visual excellence of print and digital magazines covering politics, business, technology and entertainment. – and "Service and Lifestyle" – Honors the visual excellence of print and digital magazines covering fashion, food, travel and design. Previously known as Photo Portfolio/Photo Essay (2004–2006) and Photo Portfolio (2007–2010). Honors the use of original photography in a feature story, photo-essay or photo portfolio. Dennis Freedman, Vice Chairman and Creative Director Arthur Hochstein, Art Director Will Dana, Managing Editor Fabrice G. Frere, Creative Director and COO David Harris, Design Director Elisabeth Biondi, Visuals Editor Introduction by A.O. Scott Photographs by Steven Klein Jackie Nickerson, Sharna Osborne, Alex Prager, Viviane Sassen and Sam Taylor-Johnson Honors publications that have devoted
238-749: The website Lamag.com has served as the digital version of the magazine. The site covers local politics and breaking news to commentary and coverage of the cultural and food scenes. Los Angeles–based criminal defense attorney Mark Geragos and civil rights lawyer Ben Meiselas acquired Los Angeles magazine from Detroit-based Hour Media through Engine Vision Media, LLC on December 5, 2022. Christopher Gialanella joined Engine Vision Media as president and publisher of Los Angeles , Orange Coast , Pasadena , and So Cal Design in April 2023. The magazine covers "people, food, culture, arts and entertainment, fashion, lifestyle, and news" relevant to southern California . It
255-724: Was given in 1981. " Kidney Stone " " The Knife " "There is Life after Farming," February "Bootstrap Plans to Beat Tough Times," April "Rescue from Suicide," by Bonnie Pollard, September "What Distressed Farmers Need Most," by Dick Braun, November "How to Talk about Substance Abuse," September "Teachers Against Child Abuse," January/February 1992 "Home Truths," by Liz Comte Reisman, November "Lessons in Life," by Laura M. Holson and Liz Comte Reisman, December "Part 2: Mom, Can You Spare $ 100,000?," by Walecia Konrad, October "Making Managed Care Work for You," by Tessa DeCarlo, September "The New Erector Set," by Jim Thornton, May "The Ache
272-759: Was given to four magazines per year until 1998, when five magazines received General Excellence awards. Six magazines received awards in 2002. From 2003 to 2010, the award went to seven different magazines and in 2011, to eight. Since 2012, the award has gone to six magazines. Starting 2016, it is defined into four groups: "News, Sports and Entertainment", "Service and Lifestyle", "Special Interest", "Literature, Science and Politics". Previously known as Visual Excellence (1970–1979). Honors overall excellence in print magazine design. Merged with Photography in 2019. Honors overall excellence in print magazine photography. Merged with Design in 2019. Merged from two former categories. Divided awards into "News and Opinion" – Honors
289-420: Was renamed to Los Angeles in 1961. Miller served as editor-in-chief from 1974 to 1990, and publisher from 1990 until his retirement in 1994. Los Angeles was purchased by CHC in 1973. ABC bought the magazine in 1977. ABC was eventually bought by The Walt Disney Company , which sold Los Angeles to Emmis in 2000. The magazine was purchased by Hour Media LLC on February 28, 2017. Since May 20 1996,
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