Will Rogers Historic Ranch House, and Topanga Motel Once Owned by Hearst Destroyed in Palisades Fire
The Topanga Ranch Motel, once owned by Williams Randolph Hearst, was also destroyed by fire on Wednesday. “California State Parks mourns the loss of these treasured natural and cultural resources,
Was Will Rogers State Park and ranch house affected by California fires? Here's what to know
Among thousands of reports of property damage and loss in the blazing California wildfires, two historic sites suffered significant losses.
Will Rogers' ranch house and motel owned by William Randolph Hearst consumed by Palisades fire
California State Parks Director Armando Quintero acknowledged Wednesday the total loss of Will Rogers' historic ranch house and the Topanga Ranch Motel built by newspaper baron William Randolph Hearst.
Will Rogers' historic ranch home, Topanga Ranch Motel destroyed in Palisades Fire
According to California State Parks, the historic ranch house once owned by actor and Hollywood legend Will Rogers and other buildings were destroyed at Will Rogers State Historic
Palisades Fire destroys historic Topanga Ranch Motel, Will Rogers' ranch house
"California State Parks mourns the loss of these treasured natural and cultural resources," State Parks Director Armando Quintero said.
Southern California wildfires claim Will Rogers ranch, other landmarks
Raging wildfires that continue to burn a path of destruction through Southern California claimed the Will Rogers ranch along with a number of other local landmarks in what is already the most damaging fire in Los Angeles history.
Will Rogers’ ranch house, historic William Randolph Hearst motel lost in California fires
The parks are home to iconic historical homes, including Will Rogers’ ranch house and the Topanga Ranch Motel, once owned by William Randolph Hearst.
California's Historic Ranch, Motel Among Losses in Palisades Fire
Learn about the destruction caused by the wind-driven Palisades Fire in California State Parks. Cultural landmarks and structures lost.
Historic buildings at Will Rogers State Historic Park destroyed in Palisades Fire
At adjacent Topanga State Park, the bungalow-style Topanga Ranch Motel, built in 1929 by William Randolph Hearst, was also destroyed. Located across from Topanga Beach, the retro motel once housed PCH construction workers and was a popular filming location. Plans had been in the works to restore 20 of its cabins to again rent out to the public.
Historic buildings in Will Rogers and Topanga state parks lost to Palisade Fire
Over 30 structures, including several historic buildings, have been lost at both Will Rogers State Historic Park and Topanga State Park.
Palisades Fire destroys William Randolph Hearst seaside property
A ranch house that once belonged to 1930s-era actor Will Rogers, along with several other historic structures, was destroyed by the Palisades Fire on Tuesday night, in just the latest example of the growing tally of culturally and historically significant sites in greater Los Angeles impacted by wildfires this week.
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Topanga Ranch Motel to Getty Villa, Iconic landmarks impacted in Los Angeles fire
The recent wildfires have damaged many LA landmarks like Topanga Ranch Motel, Palisades Charter High School, and many more.
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The Historic Landmarks Razed By Los Angeles’ Deadly Fires
Among the destroyed structures are the ranch established by comedian Will Rogers and a motel owned by notorious publisher ...