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Title
La Cañada Landmark: The Pink Castle
Creator
Lanterman House History Center and Archives
Date Created and/or Issued
1984-05-08
Contributing Institution
Lanterman House History Center and Archives
Collection
California Revealed from Lanterman House History Center and Archives
Rights Information
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Description
The Pink Castle, also known as "El Nido" is a notable landmark in La Cañada built in 1911 as a retreat for California Lieutenant Governor Albert J. Wallace. The numerous past owners, including notable political and social figures are discussed. The owner current owner of the castle at the time of the recording explains how he is restoring the castle.
Type
sound
Format
Original
Audio cassette
Form/Genre
Oral histories
Extent
1 Tape of 1
Identifier
Pink_1
calcflh_000032
Language
English
Subject
California--History, Local
Pink Castle (La Cañada Flintridge, Calif.)
Time Period
1911/1984
Place
La Cañada Flintridge (Calif.)
Provenance
Lanterman House History Center and Archives
California Revealed is supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.

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