The Friends of the Michael White Adobe are dedicated to preserving, restoring, and sharing the historic Michael and Maria Rosario White Adobe in San Marino, CA as a dynamic educational resource honoring California’s multicultural heritage.
Friends of the Michael White Adobe (FoMWA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to the historic restoration and preservation of the Michael White Adobe. We are a broad coalition of community, industry representatives and preservationists committed to rehabilitating the building which define our community rich cultural heritage. FoMWA works in close cooperation with the elected leadership of the San Marino Unified School District.
We are funded by private donations. FoMWA uses these generous donations to support the restoration and upkeep of beloved landmarks. Our 12 years of historic preservation work is enjoyed by our community.
Marla Felber, President
Alan White, Vice President
Flora Chou, Treasure
Terry Welder, Secretary
Members
Dr. Stacy C. Brightman
Fiona Chen, SMHS student representative
William Ellinger
William Enger, Esq.
Ye Hong
Joshua Lin, SMHS student representative
Laurie Modean, SMHS alumni
Craig O'Mara, SMHS student representative
Jeryd Pojawa
Jane Pojawa
Fred Sohl, SMHS alumni
San Marino Historical Society
San Marino Unified School District
Los Angeles Conservancy
California Preservation Foundation
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Old MWA website