The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday to designate the iconic Brady Bunch house in Studio City as a historic-cultural monument. The designation grants landmark protection to the home at 11222 W. Dilling Street, which was used for exterior shots of the popular TV sitcom that aired from 1969 to 1974.
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The Los Angeles City Council unanimously voted to designate the 'Brady Bunch' house as a historic-cultural monument. The home, used for exterior shots in the TV sitcom that aired from 1969 to 1974, will be protected from demolition or major renovations.
- Los Angeles City Council votes unanimously to designate the 'Brady Bunch' house as a historic-cultural monument
- The house on Dilling Avenue was used for exterior shots of the TV sitcom that aired from 1969 to 1974
- Landmark status protects the home from demolition or major renovations but does not prohibit them
- HGTV purchased the house in 2018 and renovated it to match the show's interior sets
- The house was expanded, remodeled, and redecorated as part of a four-part miniseries called 'A Very Brady Renovation'
The vote ensures that the shingle-and-stone house with its peaked roof and wide picture window will be protected from demolition or major renovations. However, if owners ever decide to make significant changes, they would be subject to a design review. The Cultural Heritage Commission can delay the process to find preservation solutions.
The LA Conservancy, a nonprofit organization, pushed for the landmark status. Adrian Scott Fine, CEO of LA Conservancy, expressed his delight at the approval, noting that fans of the show have a personal connection to the property. "If you watched The Brady Bunch, you knew this house. People make a pilgrimage to see it," Fine said.
The house went on the market in 2018 and was purchased by the cable network HGTV for $3.5 million after a bidding war. The then-2,400-square-foot residence was expanded, remodeled, and redecorated to include trademark elements of the set version, such as the wood-paneled living room with a floating staircase and an orange-and-green kitchen. The renovation process was documented in HGTV's four-part miniseries A Very Brady Renovation.
The landmark status is significant not only for preserving a piece of television history but also for recognizing the cultural impact of the show. The Brady Bunch house has become a symbol of wholesome family life and a popular photo-op magnet for fans. The designation ensures that this iconic home will remain part of Los Angeles' story for generations to come.
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