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Watts Towers in Los Angeles Named to
World Monuments Fund’s “Irreplaceable America,”
Spotlighting 10 U.S. Heritage Sites and
National Park System at Milestone Moments

New York – June 30, 2026: The World Monuments Fund today announced Irreplaceable America (link to list), 10 historic places across the United States whose preservation is essential to the richness and complexity of American history as the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

From landmarks of public health and colonial architecture to sites central to Black history, Indigenous heritage, and artistic experimentation, the initiative spotlights places facing urgent preservation needs.

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Watts Towers Arts Center Campus Renovation

Official Groundbreaking Ceremony for Campus Renovation Construction Thursday, October 15

Completion of Construction in Spring, 2028

During this time, the Campus will be open to the public and visitors are welcome to guided tours of the Watts Towers and to programming and exhibitions at the Watts Towers Arts Center, Charles Mingus Youth Arts Center and Garden Studio Gallery.