Raymond Hotel, Hotel in den Vereinigten Staaten
The Raymond Hotel was a large hillside building in Pasadena built in Victorian style, offering up to 200 rooms with modern comforts including broad porches, large windows, and gardens. The structure featured a dining hall seating hundreds, a golf course, and social spaces for guests.
Founded in 1886 by Walter Raymond, a Boston businessman aiming to attract wealthy winter guests, the hotel was rebuilt in 1901 after a fire destroyed the original structure. It struggled during the Great Depression and was demolished in 1934.
The name refers to Walter Raymond, the Boston founder whose vision shaped the property. Visitors can learn how this place served for decades as a gathering spot and social landmark for the developing community.
The location sits atop a hill in Pasadena and was once easily accessible by carriage or car from the station at the bottom. Visitors today can learn more about the site's history through local museums and historical records that preserve photographs and accounts of its former grandeur.
The original hotel burned on Easter Sunday morning in 1895, but most guests were at church so no one was injured, allowing Walter Raymond to rebuild quickly. This resilience enabled the construction of an even better hotel that later attracted famous visitors like President Theodore Roosevelt.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
