Meet you at Lenchita’s

Alumna Sara Delgadillo grew up in the working class ethnic enclave of Pacoima in the San Fernando Valley. The heart of the community, the Van Nuys Boulevard commercial corridor, is home to several legacy businesses that serve as centers of community and cultural continuity. In this episode, journey with us to this corner of Los Angeles and see it through the eyes of a local. Hear about how growing up in Pacoima has influenced Sara’s path in life, in her studies, and in heritage conservation.

Sara Delgadillo is a preservation planner for Los Angeles City Planning where she supports the administration of municipal preservation programs and serves as the coordinator for HistoricPlacesLA, Los Angeles’ historic resource inventory system, a customization of Arches™. While earning her Masters in Heritage Conservation from the University of Southern California, Sara began her involvement with Latinos in Heritage Conservation and participated in the Latino Heritage Internship Program as cultural resources intern with the National Park Service, where she provided research support to the National Historic Landmark program and various initiatives associated with underrepresented communities.

Trudi Sandmeier is the Director of Heritage Conservation Programs at the USC School of Architecture and co-host of the podcast.

Podcast Breakdown

• • • [04:01] Why Pacoima?
    • [10:36] Tresierras Market
    • [12:58] Romero’s Appliance Repair
    • [15:11] Lenchita’s Restaurant
    • [16:22] Styles Ville
    • [22:58] HistoricPlacesLA
    • [25:57] Latinos in Heritage Conservation

Want to know more about some of the ideas and places mentioned in this episode? Check out:

USC Heritage Conservation Programs

 Credits on About page