A massive 500-room hotel, the Ambassador Hotel opened in 1921, designed by renowned architect Myron Hunt. It occupied 23.7 acres at 3400 Wilshire Boulevard, bordered by Wilshire Boulevard, 8th Street, Catalina Street, and nearly to Mariposa Avenue. It was owned by the Schine family for about 50 years, until its doors were closed after 68 years of service in 1989, selling for $64 million. This photo shows the east side of the hotel, now slated for demolition, with a banner on the surrounding chain-link fence that reads, "Public Auction. Bendis Auctions". The landmark hotel was demolished between late 2005 and early 2006. Photo dated: September 10, 2005.
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