ST. VIBIANA

St. Vibiana (built 1871-1876) was modeled after a Barcelona cathedral. In 1995 the L.A. Catholic Archdiocese decided to demolish the baroque-like Italianate church damaged in the 1994 earthquake. Lawyers, activists, and the L.A. Conservancy hastily gathered restraining orders and public support to save the community landmark. St. Vibiana is now a venue for special events and concerts.