It’s remarkable to think that downtown L.A. was once filled with glorious structures like the Hollenbeck Hotel (corner of Spring St and 2nd St) seen here in the foreground of this circa 1895 photograph. Look at the detailing on the façade of the building. And all so far removed from pedestrian traffic that hardly anybody would even see it up close!
Circa early 1900s, we can see much of the roof has been removed, leaving a plainer silhouette.
That first photo at the top reminds me of a street in Amsterdam. Funny how, IMO, the architecture is very European in aesthetic design. But I guess it only makes sense considering L.A. hadn’t really created an identity of its own at that point.
My Great Grandparents lived in the Hollenbeck Hotel when they got married in 1885, this information was on their wedding announcement. The hotel manager and wife were the brother in law and sister of my Great Grandfather. This picture is a treat to see. I can only imagine the life they were living. Thank you for sharing.
It’s remarkable to think that downtown L.A. was once filled with glorious structures like the Hollenbeck Hotel (corner of Spring St and 2nd St) seen here in the foreground of this circa 1895 photograph. Look at the detailing on the façade of the building. And all so far removed from pedestrian traffic that hardly anybody would even see it up close!
That first photo at the top reminds me of a street in Amsterdam. Funny how, IMO, the architecture is very European in aesthetic design. But I guess it only makes sense considering L.A. hadn’t really created an identity of its own at that point.
My Great Grandparents lived in the Hollenbeck Hotel when they got married in 1885, this information was on their wedding announcement. The hotel manager and wife were the brother in law and sister of my Great Grandfather. This picture is a treat to see. I can only imagine the life they were living. Thank you for sharing.
Oh wow, Cherie, so your great-grandparents were married there! And no wonder if they relatives were running the joint!
Love reading about history.
What happened to the hotel