Jack Craven of Tejon Ranch Company, pours kerosine on the floor of the littered lobby of the Lebec Hotel prior to the setting of the fire at about 6:15 a.m., April 27, 1971.
Curated by Samantha Smith TME
In April of 1971, the historic Lebec Hotel, where all the biggest stars of the day would go, was demolished.
1971—Although most everyone knew it was the only economically feasible solution, it was with extreme regret on the part of most and tears on the part of some, that we witnessed…(please see below to view full stories and photographs)
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