The City of Beverly Hills is in the spotlight over its actions as a landowner in a neighboring city. On Jan. 13, Beverly Hills and the City of West Hollywood released a joint statement announcing that they are in “discussions to determine a shared approach to the current uses” at the historic Log Cabin at 621 N. Robertson Blvd. The Log Cabin, which is occupied by the West Hollywood Lions Club, is a meeting place for drug and alcohol recovery groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous. But, as evidenced by the public outcry following the press release, the Log Cabin is more than just a meeting venue; it is a revered space. The Lion’s Club Log Cabin is a hub for hundreds of people in all stages of recovery, from all walks of life, who come through the doors each day in the name of sobriety.
The Log Cabin is a one-story clubhouse built circa 1936 when it was first home to Troop 27 of the Boy Scouts of America. The building looks exactly as the name suggests, a quintessential storybook log cabin that one might find at summer camp. The exterior wall is made of wood log, and a small front entry porch is located at the top of a short flight of concrete steps and centered under a projecting gable. The entrance consists of a pair of plain wood doors with decorative metal strap hinges.
