Honoring our unique history, on May 30, 2019, the LA99s filed an application to deem the Compass Rose at Santa Monica Airport a historical landmark.  This application represents the first time a Compass Rose has been nominated as a historical landmark.  Anywhere. On September 9, 2019, after hearing two hours of presentations about the significance of the Compass Rose, the Santa Monica Landmark Commissioners unanimously voted to approve the nomination.   

Unfortunately, our September 9, 2019, celebration was short-lived.  An appeal seeking to overturn the decision has been filed.

A hearing will be held before the Santa Monica City Council (November 11, 2024), to make a final determination on the LA99s application to designate the Compass Rose as a Santa Monica landmark.   Because the appeal seeks to overrule the determination that the Compass Rose is a historical landmark, we need your support. You can show your support of the Compass Rose nomination by personally attending the hearing or if you are not able to attend the hearing, write a letter in support of the nomination. A sample letter is attached and contains the relevant information. We appreciate your support!