Fans of Marilyn Monroe have won a battle to preserve her mark on Los Angeles and are a step closer to seeing a towering statue of the silver screen icon remain in Palm Springs.
In a 12-0 vote, council members approved a motion -- introduced by Councilwoman Traci Park, who represents the 11th District, which includes Monroe's former home at 12305 West Fifth Helena Drive -- to preserve the home following an attempt by the property owners to demolish it last year.
The current owners live next door and wanted to raze the house in order to expand their estate. The council, however, was unanimous in moving to save it. They contend the house has been changed so much over the years that it no longer is historic, and that it has become a neighborhood nuisance due to tourist traffic.
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