PHOTO: Pasadena Museum of History | SouthPasadenan.com | The Raymond shortly after opening (1886)
The Royal Raymond in South Pasadena celebrated its grand opening 132 years ago this month.
The following pictorial of images from that time include the newly-constructed resort hotel, culminating in a Grand Dedication Ball held on November 17, 1886.
The hotel’s first Thanksgiving dinner was celebrated the following week on Thursday, November 25.
Pictorial: The Raymond 1886 PHOTO Rick Thomas Collection | SouthPasadenancom | The Royal Raymond shortly after construction 1886PHOTO PHOTO Rick Thomas Collection | SouthPasadenancom | The Royal Raymond shortly after construction 1886PHOTO Rick Thomas Collection | SouthPasadenancom | Royal Raymond shortly after construction unincorporated South Pasadena in the foregroundPHOTO Rick Thomas Collection | SouthPasadenancom | Invitation for the Grand Dedication Ball at The Raymond 1886PHOTO Rick Thomas Collection | SouthPasadenancom | Guests arrive at The Raymond 1886PHOTO Rick Thomas Collection | SouthPasadenancom | Stereoview Raymond dining hall 1886PHOTO Rick Thomas Collection | SouthPasadenancom | The Raymond dining hall 1886
To all our South Pas families, we extend to you our best wishes for a harmonious and relaxing Thanksgiving Holiday.
Throwback Thursday is written and produced by Rick Thomas
