· Nathan Marsak · 2 min read
Remembering Santa Monica
Remember when Santa Monica was cute? Quaint, charming, full of old-world delight? Good thing voters elected Queen Anne-hating cultural terrorists, or someone might have had to look at a charming old building.
Remember when Santa Monica was cute? And was quaint and had *charm? *No, really! It was and did, once, I swear.
Good thing you voted for Queen Anne-hating cultural terrorists, or you might be walking down the street and suddenly subjected to a bit of charming old-world picturesque delight. That stuff can kill you!
Thankfully, “XYZ Rent” tore down this life-threatening, totally-restored 1895 Queen Anne!
And do you know what’s going to replace what was once 516 Colorado? An eight-story luxury hotel! Because we need housing!
The 74-room hotel is being thoughtfully designed with no onsite parking, which the neighbors are going to love, but it’s their fault they live in Santa Monica, the “Manhattan of Los Angeles”!
Apparently Howard Laks Architects believes we shall live in a world of floor-to-ceiling windows without drapes, because *what to you have to hide? *Well?! Answer me!!
But ultimately what’s important is thankfully society is no longer bothered by doll museums that benifit disabled children.
Nor are we bothered by stupid old buildings. “This sale was a rare opportunity and a chance to own part of Santa Monica history,” said the Coldwell Banker realtor, T.C. Macker. Yes, own it and tear it down!
The Landmarks Commission considered moving the structure to Santa Monica’s Heritage Square, which seemed reasonable, since the house had been moved before; moreover, Santa Monica’s Historic Resources Inventory deemed it eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.
However, the YIMBY lobby needed filmed fodder for their manic masturbation sessions, hence this.
You can hear the YIMBY fappening from space
If you’re “into” the demolition of Victorian buildings, or justifiably (and innocently) interested in the topic, there’s a book that covers the subject; might I suggest you pick up a copy.
