Laurel Canyon Store Seeks Landmark Status to Protect Its Counterculture Legacy

In Los Angeles’s Laurel Canyon, the Canyon Country Store—once a hub for rock icons and open-mic jams—faces modernization and ownership changes. Preservationists and local groups are pushing to designate the century-old shop as a historic cultural monument to safeguard its iconic vibe and prevent demolition, while the new owners pursue upgrades to keep the business viable.