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L.A., Biltmore Hotel

The Biltmore was built as the largest, finest hotel west of Chicago. It has been the site of many auspicious occasions, including some of the earliest Academy Award Presentations and serving as JFK's official headquarters during the 1960 Democratic National Convention. It remains an unique property. Stop in for a visit. Plan on staying a while. The L.A. Conservancy hosts a free tour. It is now part of the Millennium Hotel chain.
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The Biltmore Hotel, named by the builder for the Vanderbilt family, is now the Millennium Biltmore Hotel.
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The Biltmore Hotel, named by the builder for the Vanderbilt family, is now the Millennium Biltmore Hotel.

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  • The Biltmore Hotel, named by the builder for the Vanderbilt family, is now the Millennium Biltmore Hotel.
  • Biltmore Logo in purple
  • The importance of the Biltmore in the history of L.A.
  • Built in 1923, the Biltmore Hotel was the finest hotel west of Chicago.
  • The Biltmore, reflected in the Gas Company building.
  • Cornerstone - "Biltmore Hotel Erected by Central Investment Corporation..."
  • From Olive Street
  • The original main entrance on Olive and, according to the bell captain at the time, the last place Elizabeth Short (the Black Dahlia) was seen alive (OR, was it the Crown Grill OR one of numerous other locations that make the claim??).
  • Ceres
  • Olive Street Archway
  • Top of the Olive Street Archway
  • Underside of the Olive Street entry arch
  • Neptune
  • Underside of facade
  • Commemoration of 1781 founding of L.A.
  • Biltmore Flag
  • The story of Smeraldi, the artist responsible for the beauty of the Biltmore's art, with back-up by Heinsbergen
  • Ceiling inside Olive St. entrance
  • Looking across Rendezvous Court toward the east exit to Olive.
  • A beautiful view upon entering from Olive.
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