Full List of Iconic Landmarks Destroyed in LA by California Fires
January 10, 2025
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Major fires are still burning across Los Angeles County, leaving behind a path of utter devastation, including the destruction of several iconic LA landmarks.
As of early morning on January 10, at least seven people have died and 130,000 people have evacuated their homes as entire neighborhoods were reduced to ash in the wake of the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Sunset and Kennedy fires.
Eaton Fire
The Eaton fire, which started on the evening of Tuesday, January 7, is still burning with 0 percent containment across 13,690 acres of Altadena, Pasadena and Glendale.
Among the thousands of structures evacuated and destroyed by the blaze are a number of sentimental and important landmarks to the Altadena and wider LA community.
The Bunny Museum
Charred bunny sculptures sit on a shelf amid debris inside the destroyed Bunny Museum on January 9, 2025, in Altadena, California. The Bunny Museum was home to almost 50,000 bunny artifacts. Charred bunny sculptures sit on a shelf amid debris inside the destroyed Bunny Museum on January 9, 2025, in Altadena, California. The Bunny Museum was home to almost 50,000 bunny artifacts. Chris Pizzello/Associated Press
A museum that started as a love letter between its owners, Candace Frazee and Steve Lubanski, in 1998 and blossomed into a home for almost 50,000 bunny artifacts was a quirky and loving mainstay of the Altadena community until this week.
In an email to the Los Angeles Times, sent from the motel where she evacuated to, Frazee said: “We lost our wedding albums, my wedding dress and 46,000 bunny objects.”
Andrew McNally House
The Andrew McNally House after it was destroyed by the Eaton fire on January 9, 2025, in Altadena. The house was built in 1887 by the co-founder of the Rand McNally publishing company. The Andrew McNally House after it was destroyed by the Eaton fire on January 9, 2025, in Altadena. The house was built in 1887 by the co-founder of the Rand McNally publishing company. Chris Pizzello/Associated Press
This house was on the National Register of Historic Places due to its unique Queen Anne-style build.
It has survived for over a century and was built in the late 1880s for atlas publisher Andrew McNally.
Unfortunately, the structure that made the house so historic was also made entirely of wood so, when it was reached by the Eaton fire, all current inhabitant Frank Mayor could do was watch it burn.
Palisades Fire
The Palisades fire has now been 6 percent contained, although it is still burning across 19,978 acres of the Pacific Palisades. In its wake is the total devastation of whole neighborhoods, as well as landmark buildings of cultural and historical significance.
Reel Inn
The Reel Inn pictured before the fire. This nearly 40-year-old restaurant has been lost to the Palisades fire. The Reel Inn pictured before the fire. This nearly 40-year-old restaurant has been lost to the Palisades fire. Reel Inn Go Fund Me
Among all the restaurants that were lost in the blaze, one of the most iconic is Topanga Canyon’s Reel Inn. Founded in 1986 by Teddy and Andy Leonard, the seafood spot has been a staple of Pacific Coast Highway residents and visitors for almost 40 years.
The Leonards have launched a GoFundMe to help pay their staff’s wages, saying, “Our deepest concerns are for our incredible staff and their ongoing support until we know when and if we are able to rebuild and reopen.”
Pierson Playhouse
The remains of the Pierson Playhouse, which housed Theatre Palisades in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood on January 8, 2025. The community theatre has vowed to rebuild. The remains of the Pierson Playhouse, which housed Theatre Palisades in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood on January 8, 2025. The community theatre has vowed to rebuild. Damian Dovarganes/Associated Press
Los Angeles is known for its movie stars, but the Pacific Palisades is also known for its community theatre scene, led by Theatre Palisades at the Pierson Playhouse.
In a post on its Facebook page attached to a news video of their theatre burning, Theatre Palisades wrote: “Too sad. Our beloved Pierson Playhouse is gone but the heart of Theatre Palisades beats on. We will rise again.”
Palisades Charter High School
As well as being a fully functioning high school with 3,004 current students, the Palisades Charter High School has been used as the set for iconic movies such as Carrie and Freaky Friday. It was also used recently as the backdrop for Olivia Rodrigo’s “Good 4 U” music video.
Palisades Charter High School is also the alma mater of many celebrities including J.J. Abrams, Jeff Bridges and Will.i.am.
Topanga Ranch Motel
Topanga Ranch Motel before the fire (bottom left) and after (top and bottom right). This hotel was originally built to house construction workers building the Pacific Coast Highway. Topanga Ranch Motel before the fire (bottom left) and after (top and bottom right). This hotel was originally built to house construction workers building the Pacific Coast Highway. California State Parks
The Topanga Ranch Motel is another historic landmark wiped out entirely by the Palisades fire on January 8.
The motel was built by newspaper legend William Randolph Hearst in 1929 and once housed the construction workers who built the Pacific Coast Highway. It then became an affordable holiday retreat for families and was used as a set for TV and films.
It was bought by California State Parks in 2001, which had plans in recent years to restore 20 of the cabins for public use.
Will Rogers’ Ranch House
Before and after images of Will Rogers’ ranch house. This LA landmark was destroyed in the Palisades fire. Before and after images of Will Rogers’ ranch house. This LA landmark was destroyed in the Palisades fire. California State Parks
This house, near Topanga Ranch and formerly owned by actor Will Rogers, was the starting point for hikers who wanted to walk from Will Rogers State Historic Park to Inspiration Point to look out onto the ocean. It is now completely destroyed.
California State Parks Director Armando Quintero said: “California State Parks mourns the loss of these treasured natural and cultural resources, and our hearts go out to everyone impacted by the devastating fires in the Los Angeles area.”
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