California directory

Mills Act cities, Spanish Revival specialists, and Southern California–leaning craft. Replace SAMPLE stubs with vendors you have vetted.

• California Office of Historic Preservation

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  Statewide · Mills Act guidance · Free public resources

  Primary state gateway for the Mills Act, National Register, and California Register information. Start here for program overviews and city participation lists.

  Mills ActFreeOfficial
  ohp.parks.ca.gov ↗

• Los Angeles Office of Historic Resources

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  Los Angeles · Mills Act · HPOZ / historic districts

  City-level Mills Act administration, SurveyLA context, and historic preservation overlay zone guidance for property owners in Los Angeles.

  Mills ActLAFree
  planning.lacity.gov ↗

• Southern California Tile & Clay Restoration Collective

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  SoCal · Clay tile · Spanish Revival roofs

  Placeholder for a regional tile roof and clay crafts network — salvage matching, barrel tile repair, and period-appropriate replacements.

  RoofingTileCraft

  Replace with a verified contractor or guild listing.

• Adobe & Lime Plaster Guild (Southern CA)

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  Stucco · Lime plaster · Breathable wall systems

  Starter stub for craftspeople experienced with traditional lime stucco, Monterey-style finishes, and moisture-aware repairs on 1920s Spanish Revival walls.

  PlasterStuccoCraft

  Replace with verified plasterer listings.

• Malibu Ceramic Works / period tile sources

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  Decorative tile · Courtyard · Fountains

  Placeholder pointing owners toward California ceramic tile traditions used in Spanish Revival courtyards, stairs, and bathroom accents. Confirm current makers and stock.

  TileMaterials

  Verify maker availability and lead times.

• Reclaimed Spanish Clay Tile Yards (Inland Empire / Central Valley)

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  Salvage · Barrel & Mission tile

  Example entry for salvage yards that stock period clay roof tile — useful for color matching on Mills Act roofs where new product looks too uniform.

  SalvageRoofing

  Replace with named yards after site visits.

• California Preservation Foundation

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  Statewide nonprofit · Education · Advocacy

  Workshops, conferences, and owner education on California preservation practice, including Mills Act and local landmark programs.

  EducationNonprofitFree/paid events
  californiapreservation.org ↗

• Woodruff / Spanish Revival residential consultants

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  Architects · Historic consultants · Mills Act documentation

  Placeholder category for architects and historians who prepare Mills Act applications, HABS-style documentation, and sensitive addition strategies for 1920s Spanish Revival homes.

  ArchitectureMills Act

  Add firms you have interviewed and would recommend.

• Period window & ironwork specialists (SoCal)

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  Steel casements · Wrought iron · Screens

  Stub for shops that repair or replicate Spanish Revival steel windows, grilles, and courtyard ironwork without forcing modern vinyl substitutes.

  WindowsIronCraft

  Replace with verified fabricators.

• Pasadena / South Bay Mills Act city portals

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  Municipal programs · Application calendars

  Many California cities run their own Mills Act intake. This stub stands in for a curated list of participating cities and planning contacts — update with current application windows.

  Mills ActCities

  Cross-check each city’s planning website annually.