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Feel free to explore my work, and if you’d like to connect or collaborate, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Feel free to explore my work, and if you’d like to connect or collaborate, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Hi, I'm Leslie Madrigal
About Me
I am an aspiring architectural historian and heritage conservationist passionate about preserving cultural spaces for future generations. With a background in Public History from California State University, San Bernardino, and currently pursuing a Master's in Heritage Conservation at USC, I focus on how architectural preservation intersects with community narratives and cultural heritage.
Research Interests
My research examines the effects of warehouse sprawl in Southern California on both tangible and intangible heritage. I’m particularly interested in the preservation of historically significant sites like the Trujillo Adobe in Riverside and cultural practices endangered by urban development in Bloomington, California. I believe that preserving the past requires centering community voices, especially in grassroots efforts to safeguard spaces at risk of erasure.
Vision
Through my work, I aim to advocate for inclusive preservation policies that respect and uplift marginalized communities' contributions to history. I am dedicated to increasing access to tools and resources that empower communities to take an active role in stewarding their own preservation efforts. My goal is to contribute to a future where development is balanced with cultural heritage, ensuring equity and that both are valued equally.
Achievements and Recognitions
Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art Emerging Professional Certificate
Selected by present director Merry Scully, I received the 2024 Recognition for my contributions and work in the museum through my time as an assistant.
Latinos in Heritage Conservation Next-Gen Scholarship
I was selected as one of the five scholars to attend LHC's 2024 Congreso, where I had the privilege of meeting latinos in the field of historic preservation, and hear about their projects and goals. It was a transformative experience, and allowed to build a network of role models and icons in this field.
A.C. Roberts Hall Endowed Scholarship Fund
"In a remarkable career spanning more than 40 years (and counting), Peyton Hall, FAIA has made an indelible impact on the built environment of Los Angeles. The longtime managing principal and principal architect at Historic Resources Group has guided the conservation of hundreds of historic buildings, including many of Southern California’s most cherished landmarks. As an adjunct professor in the USC Heritage Conservation Program since the 1990s, he has guided hundreds of students as a teacher and mentor.
...Hall made a major gift to USC Architecture that will deepen his impact for years to come: an endowment for the School’s first scholarship fund specifically for heritage conservation students."
USC School of Architecture Merit Based Scholarship
Awarded based on qualification submitted in my application of the USC Heritage Conservation Masters Program in late 2023.
Spring 2024 California State University, San Bernardino College of Social Science Dean's List
The Dean's List recognizes full-time matriculated students who earn a semester grade point average of 4.0 or greater.
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