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
Here in Van Nuys 
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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I definitely will. Thank you Aaron.
Andy
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Workman today told me it’s being demolished. Isn’t this a historic building?
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It was demolished on June 20, 2007.
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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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Andy, it could be worse. You could live in the Westside as I now do. What a dump.
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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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