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Two historic buildings on Terminal Island, remnants of a thriving Japanese American fishing village erased during WWII, face demolition. The Terminal Islanders Association, representing descendants of the community, is fighting to preserve these structures, which are listed on the National Trust for Historic Preservation's most endangered sites list. A city council motion seeks historic monument designation, offering protection against demolition. The Port of Los Angeles, while initially favoring demolition, is now working with advocates to explore alternative plans for the buildings.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.