I contacted Los Angeles City Councilman Tom LaBonge's office to see about getting a sign erected at the E. Clem Wilson Building, the original Daily Planet Building in the Adventures of Superman, noting its historical significance in television history.
I received the following message from Councilman LaBonge's office:
Mr. Vaquer,
Thanks for the info you've provided via emails. After talking with Councilmember LaBonge, we thought it might be difficult to get signage since the building isn't locally designated. But the Councilmember came up with an even better idea. We think the building should be part of the Angels Walk LA program (www.angelswalkla.org). They have a mapped route marked by street stanchions that go down Wilshire from basically Westlake to Fairfax. I have forwarded your emails and contact info to the executive director of the program, Deanna Molloy. You can get in contact with her at dmolloy@angelswalkla.org.
Thank you for the info and it was interesting learning a little more of the history of this building.
Best,
Doug Mensman
Assistant Director of Planning
Councilmember Tom LaBonge
While it is not a sign, this may be a good way to go. Another possibility is to find out how much a sign costs and we chip in to get one made to the city's specifications. But still, I do like the stanchions.
What do you think? Your input is appreciated.
Ok, I just looked at internet results and obviously, the LA Walk is more reconizable than a plaque (I went from just the GKOTM plaque to just typing in memorial plaque and there was still more LA Walks things). So I say unless we can do both, go with the LA Walk thing. I will even e-mail them if neccesarry.
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