L.A. considers making Playboy Mansion a historic monument

[FarCenter]

Hugh Hefner’s infamous Playboy Mansion in Holmby Hills could be added to the list of Los Angeles' historic-cultural monuments.

The property was owned by Playboy Enterprises from 1971 until last year, although the magazine empire’s founder and owner, Hefner, lived there until his death Sept. 27. The property has taken on legendary status as the scene of luxurious parties and tales of debauchery, and as a popular celebrity hangout.

Hefner published the first issue of Playboy in December 1953, and it became the world’s largest-selling and most influential men’s magazine, spawning a number of successful global businesses, including nightclubs. The mansion was sold for $100 million last year to billionaire businessman Daren Metropoulos, although the deal allowed for Hefner to live there until his death. Metropoulos lives next door.

A Los Angeles City Council member introduced a motion Tuesday seeking the cultural designation.

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-playboy-manson-20171107-story.html

[Vogon_Glory]

1. Despite my having been a randy young fellow who bought Playboy

for the pictures and naughty thoughts, I say send in the wrecking crew. The Mansion’s time has passed.

[Blue_Adept]

2. I'd keep it over any confederate monument!

[Vogon_Glory]

7. I disagree with the necessity to take down each and every Confederate monument

Some of my ancestors were stupid enough to back Jeff Davis and company (Although others fought for the Union). But I'm willing to meet you part-way. Better keeping the Playboy Mansion than keeping any Confederate monuments intact in greater Los Angeles.

[Iggo]

3. Ew.

I mean, yeah, I kinda get it.

But no.

[NightWatcher]

4. Should be designated a Superfund Site

[Orsino]

5. Along the lines of Auschwitz?

A solemn memorial to the objectification of women? Yeah, I could see that. Start with row upon row of stiletto heels...

[FarCenter]

6. Sex macht frei