Inventory of the Hotel Redondo Photograph Collection SPC.2018.010
Karen Clemons
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
2018-05-09
University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor)
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson, CA 90747
archives@csudh.edu
Contributing Institution:
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
Title: Hotel Redondo Photograph Collection
source:
Hotel Redondo
Identifier/Call Number: SPC.2018.010
Physical Description:
1 box
36 photographs
Date (inclusive): circa 1890-1920
Abstract: This collection contains 36 photographs of early Redondo Beach, mostly depicting images of Hotel Redondo. Images of the hotel
include shots of the interior and exterior; north and south entrances; Red Line train tracks in front of the hotel; and the
grounds. Also included are images of Redondo Beach that feature the beach, pier, dock, casino, bath house, and pavilion; as
well as images of small boats in the Pacific Ocean.
Language of Material:
English
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Scope and Contents
This collection contains 36 photographs of early Redondo Beach, mostly depicting images of Hotel Redondo. Images of the hotel
include shots of the interior and exterior; north and south entrances; Red Line train tracks in front of the hotel; and the
grounds. Also included are images of Redondo Beach that feature the beach, pier, dock, casino, bath house, and pavilion; as
well as images of small boats in the Pacific Ocean.
Hotel Redondo History
Hotel Redondo opened in 1890, contained 225 rooms within three stories, and was constructed in an architectural style known
as High Victorian Gothic. Around this time, Redondo Beach, which was incorporated as a town in 1892, served as a port for
Los Angeles so having a hotel in this area was vital to supporting both commerce and tourism, with railroads and steamships
alike bringing people to Redondo Beach. The hotel was demolished in 1925.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Conditions Governing Use
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives
and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical
materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Preferred Citation
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Redondo Beach (Calif.)
Port of Los Angeles -- 1890-1900
Gothic Revival
Hotel Redondo
box 1, item 1
Exterior View of Hotel Redondo with train tracks in foreground
undated
box 1, item 2
Billard table, probably located inside Hotel Redondo
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box 1, item 3
Entrance to Hotel Redondo
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box 1, item 4
View of Hotel Redondo with [Pacific Ocean] in foreground
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box 1, item 5
Exterior view of [Hotel Redondo]
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box 1, item 6
Exterior view of Hotel Redondo
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box 1, item 7
View from porch of [Hotel Redondo]
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box 1, item 8
View from exterior of Hotel Redondo with palm tree in the foreground
undated
box 1, item 9
Interior view of Hotel Redondo taken from one of the guest rooms
undated
box 1, item 10
Exterior view of the south entrance of Hotel Redondo
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box 1, item 11
View of Redondo Beach and pier with railroad tracks in the foreground
undated
box 1, item 12
View of trees lining a dirt road. Location unknown.
undated
box 1, item 13
Photograph of a group of people sitting around a table in a common area room
undated
box 1, item 14
Photograph of [Pacific Ocean] with land in the background
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box 1, item 15
Interior view of Hotel Redondo taken from one of the guest rooms
undated
box 1, item 16
View of Redondo Beach and pier with railroad tracks in the foreground
undated
box 1, item 17
Hotel Redondo grounds
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box 1, item 18
View taken from entrance to pier in Redondo Beach
undated
box 1, item 19
View of Redondo Beach and pier with ships in the background
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box 1, item 20
Dock No. 1, Redondo Beach
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box 1, item 21
Hotel Redondo grounds. Private property sign is posted on a tree.
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box 1, item 22
Hotel Redondo grounds
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box 1, item 23
View of Redondo Beach and pier with ship
undated
box 1, item 24
Interior view of Hotel Redondo taken from one of the guest rooms
undated
box 1, item 25
Photograph of casino and bath house in Redondo Beach
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box 1, item 26
Interior view of Hotel Redondo taken from one of the guest rooms
undated
box 1, item 27
Photograph of a crowd of people located on the beach in Redondo. Pier and ships are visible in the background.
undated
box 1, item 28
Photograph of pavilion. Redondo Beach.
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box 1, item 29
Photograph of Redondo Beach with the pavilion located on the left; and coffee shop located on the right
undated
box 1, item 30
Photograph of room inside [Hotel Redondo] with table in the foreground
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box 1, item 31
View of [Pacific Ocean] taken from the beach. Ships can be seen in the background.
undated
box 1, item 32
View of [Pacific Ocean]. Pier and Hotel Redondo can be seen in the background.
undated
box 1, item 33
View of boat in [Pacific Ocean] taken from the beach
undated
box 1, item 34
Date palm and cactus
undated
box 1, item 35
Exterior view of Hotel Redondo
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box 1, item 36
Photograph of flora and fauna with buildings in the background
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