The former Melrose Hotel, located at 138 S. Grand Ave. on Bunker Hill, captured during its demolition in July 1957. It started as a Victorian mansion in 1881, decorated with overlapping shingles, cupolas, and domes, and eventually became an apartment hotel. When built, the hotel proper was attached to the mansion which became its annex.; For similar view, see image 00026606.
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