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Historic Home Demoltion and a Developer’s Response.




Historic Home Demoltion., originally uploaded by Here in Van Nuys.

On June 20, 2007, the Daily News printed an article about the efforts of preservationists to save the oldest home in Van Nuys from destruction.

On the morning of June 21, 2007 I went to the site of the Whisett Home to take photos and found that a bulldozer had already done its work.

Here is an interesting comment I received today on this blog from the developer. The spelling is his:

“That is not true. Merabi & Sons was waiting for the permit to built 18 units APT building, with three affordable units for the elderly people.
The comment the writer has made on the above artic about Merabi and sons is unfair.We help comminutes, and bring prosperity to Van Nuys we would never abandon it .”

Kami A. Merabi

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7 responses to “Historic Home Demoltion and a Developer’s Response.”

  1. Aaron Straussner Avatar
    Aaron Straussner

    I just finished renovating the old Van Nuys Library. Come on by and have a look. I use it as my office now.

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    1. abh1wordpress Avatar
      abh1wordpress

      I definitely will. Thank you Aaron.

      Andy

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  2. Mark Van Nordstrand Avatar
    Mark Van Nordstrand

    Workman today told me it’s being demolished. Isn’t this a historic building?

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    1. abh1wordpress Avatar
      abh1wordpress

      It was demolished on June 20, 2007.

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      1. Mark Van Nordstrand Avatar
        Mark Van Nordstrand

        The Van Nuys Library on Sylvan is still there, although the interior is currently being gutted. Was hoping the city was going to restore it.

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  3. PatrickP Avatar
    PatrickP

    Andy, it could be worse. You could live in the Westside as I now do. What a dump.

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  4. Mark Van Nordstrand Avatar
    Mark Van Nordstrand

    On a brighter note, I’ve noticed workmen inside the Van Nuys Library on Sylvan. It looks like some renovation might be underway. With the door open, I had a chance to peek inside for a moment. Would like to have had a better look. Are you aware of any changes in it’s status?

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