Catapulted to new heights
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The Felix the cat gets a designation.
Waymark Code: WMWKN7
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/15/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member DnRseekers
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"Los Angeles' favorite cat seems to have nine lives.

The three-sided "Felix" automobile dealership sign near downtown that has survived earthquakes, fires, riots and recession escaped another close call Thursday as the city's Cultural Heritage Commission voted to declare it a historic-cultural monument.

Commissioners rejected recommendations by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and downtown-area City Councilwoman Jan Perry, who favor redevelopment of the South Figueroa Street corner where the cartoon cat figure has loomed large for half a century.

"It is literally a modern totem pole," said sign preservation advocate Jim Childs. "It really explains the evolution of the automobile and Los Angeles."" (visit link)
Type of publication: Internet Only

When was the article reported?: 07/13/2007

Publication: Los Angeles Times

Article Url: [Web Link]

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How widespread was the article reported?: regional

News Category: Arts/Culture

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