It is with great sadness to announce that the founder of the Getty House Foundation, Nancy Daly, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2009. Nancy’s philanthropic work spanned three decades, and in addition to her work with neglected and abused children, she was the driving force behind the 1990s restoration of Getty House.
NEWS RELEASE – AUGUST 10, 2009
GETTY HOUSE FOUNDATION NAMES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Los Angeles, CA – The Getty House Foundation has named its new Executive Director, Patrick Brown. The Getty House Foundation is the private nonprofit organization responsible for the restoration and maintenance of the Official Mayoral Residence of the City of Los Angeles, and it also conducts a variety of educational and recognition programs focused on civics and leadership. Continue reading »
The Mayor congratulates the City of Angels Awards recipients at the 2008 Getty House Gala.
The Gala is a special evening which celebrates the City of Angels Awards. The City of Angels Award recognizes the honorees’ extraordinary contribution to the City of Los Angeles through civics, art, education, business, and philanthropic work. In 2008, we honored an impressive group of honorees: The Nielsen Company, Clarence and Jacqueline Avant, and David Bohnett. Continue reading »
Barbara Kramer Co-Founder – Designers & Agents, Steven Kolb, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Ed Mandelbaum and Leslie Hoffman attend the Future Fashion L.A. Cocktail Reception and Exhibition at the Getty House on March 13, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.
Welcome to Getty House, the official residence of the Mayor of Los Angeles. This home is one of our city’s great treasures, made possible with the continued help of many generous supporters. Visitors to Getty House are as diverse as our city. Every year, foreign dignitaries, local residents, and thousands of school children come to Getty House to experience its unique beauty and learn about the city that millions of people proudly call home.
Getty House represents our city’s rich history and culture. It is a home that I am proud to share with the people of Los Angeles.”
–Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
It’s my pleasure to welcome you to Getty House. This historic home, located in Windsor Square, was built in 1921, and has been occupied by several private families and notable public figures. For the past 34 years, Getty House has been the official residence of the Mayor of Los Angeles. During that time, the house has welcomed dignitaries, world leaders and people from all walks of life.