Claremont Hotel -- This hotel, which had never been furnished or occupied, was offered as the first permanent building to Pomona College, thereby locating Pomona College in Claremont.
Claremont Hotel -- This hotel, which had never been furnished or occupied, was offered as the first permanent building to Pomona College, thereby locating Pomona College in Claremont.
Alosta Hotel -- Built just across the line from Glendora, this was a very active hotel until 1955 when it was torn down; the lumber was purchased by the Mormons for their Temple.
Alosta Hotel -- Built just across the line from Glendora, this was a very active hotel until 1955 when it was torn down; the lumber was purchased by the Mormons for their Temple.
Azusa Brunjes Hotel -- Built in 1884 in Gladstone and moved to the corner of Azusa Avenue and Foothill Boulevard in Azusa in 1896, this building, which contained a barbershop, saloon, newsstand and library, served as the community center. It was torn down in 1955.
Azusa Brunjes Hotel -- Built in 1884 in Gladstone and moved to the corner of Azusa Avenue and Foothill Boulevard in Azusa in 1896, this building, which contained a barbershop, saloon, newsstand and library, served as the community center. It was torn down in 1955.
Azusa Hotel -- This boom hotel had only one guest, a lady from the East, who paid $25.00 for one month "for room, board, and carriage". This was torn down many years ago.
Azusa Hotel -- This boom hotel had only one guest, a lady from the East, who paid $25.00 for one month "for room, board, and carriage". This was torn down many years ago.
Raymond Hotel -- This is the second Raymond Hotel; the original one, built in the 1880's was destroyed by fire. Located on a knoll overlooking South Pasadena's vast citrus groves, this model boom-era hotel was the first stop (10:00 a.m.) on the Grand Round.
Raymond Hotel -- This is the second Raymond Hotel; the original one, built in the 1880's was destroyed by fire. Located on a knoll overlooking South Pasadena's vast citrus groves, this model boom-era hotel was the first stop (10:00 a.m.) on the Grand Round.
Bonita Hotel -- Built in 1890 on what is now the corner of Wheeler Street and First Avenue, this "hotel and bar" prospered after the Oakwood Hotel was destroyed by fire. It is no longer standing.
Bonita Hotel -- Built in 1890 on what is now the corner of Wheeler Street and First Avenue, this "hotel and bar" prospered after the Oakwood Hotel was destroyed by fire. It is no longer standing.
Lima Hotel -- Still standing on Lima Street in Sierra Madre, this Victorian style hotel built in 1887 was converted to a convalescent home. (In 1954 it was used in the film, "The Seven Little Foys," starring Bob Hope.)
Lima Hotel -- Still standing on Lima Street in Sierra Madre, this Victorian style hotel built in 1887 was converted to a convalescent home. (In 1954 it was used in the film, "The Seven Little Foys," starring Bob Hope.)
Oakwood Hotel -- Entrance to Fairy Land. Construction of Lucky Baldwin's Oakwood Hotel began in June of 1887 on the southwest corner of First Avenue and Santa Clara Street, across the tracks from the Santa Anita Depot. When completed, the two-story brick building contained 35 rooms with verandas r…
Oakwood Hotel -- Entrance to Fairy Land. Construction of Lucky Baldwin's Oakwood Hotel began in June of 1887 on the southwest corner of First Avenue and Santa Clara Street, across the tracks from the Santa Anita Depot. When completed, the two-story brick building contained 35 rooms with verandas running around both floors. In 1903 it became the first City Government headquarters, and later was the area's sporting center. It was destroyed by fire on November 26, 1911.
La Vista Grande Hotel -- One of Monrovia's several early hotels, La Vista Grande "enjoyed much activity" and was used as a town meeting place for a number of years before it was destroyed by fire.
La Vista Grande Hotel -- One of Monrovia's several early hotels, La Vista Grande "enjoyed much activity" and was used as a town meeting place for a number of years before it was destroyed by fire.