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Los Angeles, California - The Ambassador Hotel
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Los Angeles, California - The Ambassador Hotel
Los Angeles, California - The Ambassador Hotel Date: 1940
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Ambassador Angeles California Californian
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This evocative photograph captures the grandeur and glamour of the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, California, as it looked in the 1940s. Located at 415 South Olive Street, the Art Deco style hotel was a popular destination for celebrities and high society during the golden age of Hollywood. Built in 1921, the Ambassador Hotel underwent extensive renovations in the late 1930s, resulting in the sleek and modern appearance seen in this image. The hotel's distinctive features include its tall, curved towers, ornate lobby, and lush gardens. The Ambassador Hotel was a hub of social activity, with its famous Cocoanut Grove nightclub attracting the likes of Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, and Marilyn Monroe. The hotel also played a significant role in American history, serving as the site of the assassination of President Robert F. Kennedy in 1968. This photograph transports us back in time to an era of glamour and elegance, when Los Angeles was a thriving center of culture and creativity. The Ambassador Hotel stood as a symbol of the city's vibrant social scene and its enduring allure, making it an iconic landmark of Los Angeles and American history.
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