"Some of the most world-famous images ever taken of her were in that home, on those grounds and near her pool. Marilyn tragically died there — forever ties her in time and place to this very home," Ms. Park said. "There is likely no woman in history or culture who captures the imagination of the public the way Marilyn Monroe did. Even all these years later, her story still resonates and inspires many of us today."
Marilyn Monroe's former home declared historic cultural monument, stopping demolition
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she said that concern regarding the demolition had come in to her office from around the world.
Los Angeles City Council saves Marilyn Monroe's historic home from demolition in unanimous vote
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