About

Charles J. Fisher

Meet Charles J. Fisher

For the last two decades, Charles J. Fisher has worked to preserve our unique Los Angeles cultural heritage. His expertise is well-known, and he has been featured in numerous Southern California media outlets including:

Awards

  • City of Los Angeles Citation for research and Historic Cultural Monument nomination on The Black Cat, HCM 939 (2009)
  • California Preservation Foundation Award for research on Palomar Hotel (2006)
  • Los Angeles Conservancy Preservation Award for research on Palomar Hotel (2006)
  • Los Angeles Conservancy Preservation Award for research on St. George Hotel (2005)
  • Certificate of Appreciation from Highland Park Heritage Trust (2000)
  • California Preservation Foundation Award for Historic Work on Arroyo Seco Bridge (1997)
  • Certificate of Appreciation for HPOZ work from Los Angeles Conservancy (1996)
  • Outstanding Contribution to Preservation from the Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission (1996)
  • USC School of Architecture Spirit of Preservation Award (1995) (second recipient)
  • Certificate of Merit for renewal work from Los Angeles City Council District One (1992)
  • Certificate of Appreciation Eagle Rock Valley Historical Society (1992) Certificate of Appreciation from
  • Los Angeles Conservancy (1990)

Charlie is a native Angeleno, an avid antique car collector, an excellent photographer, and a many-times past president of the Highland Park Heritage Trust. He played an integral role in establishing the Highland Park Historic Preservation Overlay Zone, participates in the Alliance of Historic Preservation Overlay Zones, and currently serves on the Highland Park HPOZ Board. Recommendations and additional information provided upon request.