Former Montebello seminary deemed eligible for historic registry, in spite of owner’s opposition

Former Montebello seminary deemed eligible for historic registry, in spite of owner’s opposition

The question of adding a former Catholic seminary in Montebello to a statewide list of historic sites has pit community members against the property’s owner. On Aug. 2, the California State Historical Resources Commission voted 5-1 in favor of recommending St. Vincent’s Seminary, now known as the DePaul Evangelization Center, as eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. DePaul Center in Montebello on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. (Photo …