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LSA Associates, Inc.
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03/31/2011
1727 N Spring St X Continuation
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B10. Statement of Significance (continued): Switchboard, Canis Gallery, a cafe, open gallery and performance spaces and feminist therapists ("About Women," LA Times, 7 Dec 1975, E4). A center supporting the creative achievements of women, its archives are currently held at the Smithsonian and Getty, among other locations. The Woman's Building & Women's Graphic Center was at this location until 1991. It was assessed for significance for its association with Judy Chicago, founder of the Feminist Art Program at Fresno State College and co-founder of Feminist Art Program at CalArts, and, finally, cofounder of the FSW, the group that started the first Woman's Building at Choiinard Art Institute (743 S Grandview) in 1973. Chicago left Feminist Studio Workshop Staff in 1974, prior to FSW's move to the 1727 N Spring St location. Since she left the orgnization prior to its occupation of 1727 N Spring, the building isn't significant for its association with her. Note that while references to the building alternate between calling it "Woman's Building" and "Women's Building," a 1980s photo of the building shows that its facade signage read: "The Woman's Building & Women's Graphic Center."
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