The Ambassador Hotel, designed by renowned architect Myron Hunt, opened its doors in 1921. The massive 500-room hotel occupied 23.7 acres at 3400 Wilshire Boulevard, bordered by Wilshire Boulevard, 8th Street, Catalina Street, and nearly to Mariposa Avenue. Its doors were finally closed after 68 years of service in 1989. A public auction was held in September of 2005 to sell off as many items as it could. In this photo we see people walking around, looking at sofas, tables, lamps, chairs, armoirs, and against the back fence, even doors panels, in hopes of owning something - anything - from the once famous hotel. The Ambassador sits majestically in the background; it was demolished between late 2005 and early 2006. Photo dated: September 10, 2005.
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