Windemere Hotel lobby and entrance to Bamboo Room lounge, Santa Monica, 1955
Contributor
University of California, Los Angeles. -- Library. -- Dept. of Special Collections (repository) Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966 (photographer) Windemere Hotel (Santa Monica, Calif.) (subject)
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Description
Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. The Windemere lobby and entrance to a lounge are visible. The sign next to the door of the lounge reads "THE BAMBOO ROOM OPEN 4:00PM MON THRU FRI. 12 NOON SAT.-SUN. ENTERTAINMENT DINING-DACING NIGHTLY". A second sign on an easel to the left reads "BAMBOO ROOM PRESENTS DAVE SLOAN ORCH 5.45 PM TIL 2.00AM DANCING EVERY NITE EXCEPT MONDAY OPEN WEEK DAYS 4 PM WEEK ENDS 12 NOON". John Lindsay, a southern California architect, was involved in the renovation of the Windemere Hotel in 1955. Lindsay was married to the actress Diana Lynn, and then the actress June Lockhart, with both marriages ending in divorce. Text from negative sleeve: John Lindsay, architect, Sepulveda Blvd, 1955, Lady Windermere Hotel, Before Dean Train decorating.
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