by Nancy Armitage
In 1912, Mr. Henry E. Huntington bought the Hotel Wentworth from bankrupt General Wentworth in Pasadena, CA. Actually, per H. E. Huntington’s Biography, a book by James Thorpe, states HEH bought the hotel in September of 1912.
Mr. H. E. Huntington renamed the hotel after himself: ” Hotel Huntington”. It opened up formally in January 1914 for tourists to enjoy California in the winter time. It has changed ownership several times in the 1900’s. It was first owned by Mr. H. E. Huntington & his company: Huntington Land & Improvement Co. (technically from 1912-1918) Then, in the 1960’s: it became a Huntington- Sheraton Hotel, 1990’s- it became the grand Huntington-Ritz Carlton Hotel, & 2000’s: the Langham-Huntington hotel in Pasadena, CA.
Hotel Huntington, Pasadena, CA: In January of 1914, Mr. H. E. Huntington’s had a “Grand Opening” for his new Hotel Huntington in Pasadena, CA. The Guests attended 3 events, a tea, luncheon, & a grand ball for 1,000 guests. The Hotel Huntington was a luxury 1st class hotel – only opening part of the year. It was opened in the winter time, so easterners could come to vacation.
Since the beginning of the hotel, the Hotel Huntington has had a big “Opening” event during the New Year, especially in January. It would open during the winter time (6 months), so people living in snow country could come for a winter vacation in the California sun. The guests could go golfing or swimming or touring around Los Angeles and Pasadena, CA.
The Hotel Huntington, a world class resort hotel with several hundred rooms, a Golf Course called the “Huntington Golf Course” , a Florist, Tea room, Lath house, Rose Garden, Horse Stable, a Japanese Tea House. It was built for the hotel guest’s enjoyment, Ballroom Room, The Ship Room, The Moonlight Bridge, Large Horseshoe Garden, Japanese Teahouse, the Grand Balcony to enjoy the view of the whole San Gabriel Valley, & Croquet on the “horseshoe lawn”.
In 1918, Mr. H. E. Huntington & the Huntington Land & Improvement Co. (H.L & I. Co.) sold the Hotel Huntington in Pasadena, CA. It was during WWI, the military actually used the Hotel Huntington during some of these difficult war years. Also in 1918, Mrs. Arabella Huntington bought the Old Mill, “El Molino Viejo” from H.L &I. Co.
In 2020, the hotel is now the Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena, CA. Information from the Pasadena Historical Society folder & Pasadena Star News newspapers; Photos: Southern Cal. Water & Power Assoc. website
Hotel Huntington Gardens: Mr. Hertrich (Superintendent of the San Marino Ranch) also was the landscape architect of the amazing gardens at the luxury Hotel Huntington in Pasadena, CA. 100’s of 1000 of plants ordered & planted to make the Huntington Hotel stunning. Herbs, fragrant and colorful flowers (Wisterias, Azaleas, & Roses) & trees were purchased by Hertrich & Huntington to make the Hotel Huntington a world-class resort hotel. Document: HEH Coll. HEH 8/9 (SMR papers) at Huntington Library San Marino, CA
Hotel Huntington Lath House: The Lath house was100 ft. long x 30 ft. wide Greenhouses: 50 ft. long x 30 ft. wide, used to house & propagate plants to beautify the Hotel Huntington. These greenhouses were located east of the Hotel Huntington & north of the Old Mill, San Marino. Document: SMR Map 1921/ demolition SMR map 1927 no call number at Huntington Library San Marino, CA
Mr. H. E. Huntington & his Huntington Land & Improvement Co. also owned the Hotel Maryland on Colorado Blvd. in Pasadena, too.
When Mr. Henry E. Huntington owned the Hotel Huntington, the surrounding area was all open land as far as the eye could see. Try to imagine no houses from the “Old Mill” in San Marino, all the way to the Huntington Library property. Maybe 15 or more blocks….It was all ranch land, oak trees, orange groves , avocado trees, & roses for miles & miles along Huntington Drive in San Marino, CA.
January & the Huntington Hotel, Pasadena
At the beginning the Huntington Hotel was only opens 6 months out of the year. January was the month guests would come & enjoy the sunshine of Southern California. Especially people from the east coast & the snowy brutal winter weather. So the Grand Opening to the hotel every year was January & a joyful big event.
In Pasadena on New Years Day, in the morning, there was the “Rose Parade” running down Colorado Blvd. Later in the day the “Rose Bowl” football game. In the 1890’s, this football game … it started out as “Chariot Races” at Tournament Park on the campus of Cal Tech College in Pasadena, CA. They had New Years Day football games there until they built the Rose Bowl Stadium in 1922.
“The Huntington Golf Course” 9-Hole & Club House at the Hotel Huntington, Pasadena, CA
In 1914, as part of the draw of the luxury Huntington Hotel in Pasadena. They had a 9-hole called the “Huntington Golf Course”. The golf course was located southeast of the Hotel Huntington & it ran east between Euston Rd. & Huntington Drive (in San Marino) up to Mr. Patton’s “Lake Vineyard Ranch” property (Lacey Park area). “Lake Vineyard Ranch” was just west of the H. E. Huntington’s property called the “San Marino Ranch”.
They even had a clubhouse, at the “Huntington Golf Course”, which was the “Old Mill” in San Marino, California. On beautiful days in sunny Southern California, they could enjoy the winter sunshine. Cool in the shade, warm in the sunshine. Often, after their golf game, golfers wanted to sit out on the Spanish-tiled patio. They have lovely fragrant lemon eucalyptus trees, California Pepper trees, fragrant roses, pomegranate & citrus trees under the bright blue sky, The guests could have a sandwich & drink or a beer on their vacation.
Mr. & Mrs. H. E. Huntington (Arabella & Edwards) often enjoyed taking rides in their automobiles (limousines). They might have had tea at the Huntington Hotel (Formal English tea or Japanese Tea in the Japanese Tea house). Or have lunch at the Clubhouse (Old Mill) with the golfers.
I found evidence the Huntingtons were both golfers, too, & Mr. H.E. Huntington’s social secretary, Mr. George Hapgood often played golf on Fridays. The Hotel Huntington guests also had access to 4 -other golf courses: Annandale Country Club in Pasadena, San Gabriel Country Club in San Gabriel, Midwick Country Club in Alhambra/Altadena, & Pasadena Country Club (could be Brookside Golf Course).
In Mr. Hertrich’s 1914 book, Early San Marino, he informed us more about the Huntington Hotel’s 9-hole golf course: “Mr. Huntington acquired the unfinished Wentworth Hotel at the time(now known as “the Huntington”). It was desirable to combine a nearby golf course with the hotel for the accommodations for the elite guests. The land between Old Mill Road & Virginia Road, from Huntington Drive to Wilson Lake (now Lacy Park) was selected for the 9- course course.”
10th Anniversary Party Menu & Formal Opening Huntington Hotel: January 10, 1924
Thurs. January 10, 1924 10th Anniversary Party & Formal Opening of the Huntington Hotel, Pasadena, CA Season 1923-24 -hosted by D. M. Linnards (Manager of the Huntington Hotel
Luncheon / Tea Menu: Hors d’oeuvres varies, Essence de Volaille Madeleine, Celery Mignonette, Olives, Amandes Salles, Ris de Veau a la Creme with Toast Melba, Dinde aux Champignons Huntington [Turkey with Mushrooms], Spiced Satsuma Plums, Punch Mont-Blanc, Salade Oak Knoll, Petit Sandwiches, Meringues Glaces Bellevue, Gateaux a l’Orange [French orange cake], Mocha, & Mints Document: Ephemera folder Special Collections Pasadena Museum of History, Pasadena, CA Historical Note: Mr. & Mrs. H. E. Huntington were probably in attendance. Punch Mont-Blanc is made by vanilla ice cream vodka, heavy cream or half & half, & Chambord raspberry liqueur.
New Year’s Eve in the Gilded Age (1880-1920’s): New Orleans, LA
A wonderful appetizer called “Oysters Rockefeller” actually was invented in 1899, by a man named Jules Alciatore at the famous Antoine’s restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana. The original recipe for Oysters Rockefeller has bacon, spinach, parsley, green onions, garlic, ground red pepper, Absinthe liqueur, oyster liquor & a roux of butter & flour to thick the sauce & baked with fresh shucked oysters.
New Years Eve in Pasadena, CA “Oysters Rockefeller” at Monty’s steakhouse Pasadena, CA
Great food memory: I remember a wonderful New Years Eve in Pasadena with 10 friends at a great restaurant called Monty’s Steakhouse opened in 1941-2007. It was a steak & seafood restaurant located at the corner of California Blvd. & Fair Oaks in Pasadena, CA. – They had a similar Oyster Rockefeller that has a lemony hollandaise sauce (butter, shallots garlic, heavy cream, Pernod anise liqueur, tabasco sauce, & or Lemon squeeze. The cream sauce and the spinach spooned over the raw oysters & crispy bacon bits, (in the Oyster shell over a bed of salt – Rock salt or kosher salt). Then topped with panko bread crumbs & ,parmesan cheese with salt & pepper on top & then baked/broiled until golden brown and bubbly. Bake 400 for 10-15 minutes or broil for 4-5 minutes. Served with lots of lemon wedges.
New Year’s Eve in NYC
Restaurants like Delmonicos in NYC & private clubs like the Union Club NYC & Metropolitan Club (NYC) provided 8-course dinner menus with dinner & dancing & champagne toasts at midnight on New Years Eve.
New Year’s Eve “Reveillon” in Paris:
We know that in 1903, Arabella, her son, Archer & his 1st wife Helen Huntington were all Paris for New Years Eve & New Years Day. What did they eat in the Gilded Age on New Years Eve “Reveillon” in Paris? Here’s a list: French Champagne & Oysters on the half Shell, Escargot Stuffed Mushrooms with Garlic Butter, Pate or traditional “Foie Gras” spread on small sliced of toasted French bread, Gascon-style rich Beef Stew with Armagnac, Chocolate Mousse, Madeiran wine, Lobster, Turkey or Roasted Chicken, Veloute de Chataignes (Creamy Chestnut Soup), “Apple Croustade” (French Brandy Apple Tart made with Phyllo Dough),
New Year’s Day in Pasadena, CA
New Years Day is a very exciting – grand time in Pasadena, California & has been for way over 100 years. There is the New Years Day parade (down Colorado Blvd.) & a football game called the Rose Bowl located at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena that day, too. Many locals have family & friends come spend the night just to see the Rose Parade in person instead of seeing it on television. Tourists come down to LA/Pasadena; park their motorhome for a week before Jan 1st. They want to bring the New Year in with their family & friends & go see the Rose Parade.
The Pasadena Rose Parade was started in 1890 by the Valley Hunt Club in Pasadena CA. Many New Years foods are made like beverages/libations: Ramos Gin Fizz, & Bloody Mary’s, or Hot Beverages like Hot Cocoa or Pasadena Sherry Tea. Sherry Tea is traditional in Pasadena to warm you up on a cold day like New Year’s Day. It used to be served at the Huntington Hotel in Pasadena, CA. Appetizers like: Oysters Rockefeller at Monty’s Pasadena (now in Woodland Hills). Other hot items to keep people warm are Hot Mushroom Soup, Pork Chile or hot soup like Tortilla Soup, or Albondigas (Mexican Meatball Soup) or Pozole Soup (chicken soup eaten on New Years Eve) Sausage Chile & moist Cornbread.
Sherry Tea (Junior League of Pasadena)
1 heaping T. orange pekoe tea
1 pt. cold water
1 stick cinnamon
1 qt. Boiling water
6 large lemons
1 c. sugar
2-3 c. Sherry
Let tea Steep in boiling water for 15 minutes. Extract juices from lemons. Place juice, lemon shells, cold water, and cinnamon stick in pan, & let simmer until lemon shells are tender. Strain & add sugar. Strain tea and combine mixtures. Add sherry just before serving. Serve hot. Serves 10-12 Book: Pasadena Prefers Junior League of Pasadena, Inc. Huntington Sheraton Hotel, Pasadena, California 91109; Revised Edition 1970 p. 42 This recipe was submitted by Mrs. C. Ackert Banks [Delicious warmed up & poured into a thermos, to keep you nice & warm throughout the day].
Best Rose Petal Tea Blend (in honor of the Pasadena Rose Parade)
A Victorian tradition is blending your own tea, especially with roses. The rose blossom is the “Queen of the Garden” party. Just the smell of this tea mixed with roses & lavender blossoms will bring one back to their fragrant garden. If you are going to dry your own rose petals, use the most fragrant roses you have, like Mr. Lincoln or Double delight. Use unfertilized rose petals.
1 c. Orange Pekoe black tea
1 c. rose petals, dried
1 lb. jasmine tea with jasmine blossoms
1/4 c. lavender blossoms
1-2 t. rose essential oil
Put dry ingredients in a large bowl. Drop the rose oil drop by drop slowly over the tea, rose petals, & lavender blossoms. Mix well with a metal spoon (not wooden spoon). Place in tea tins or glass jars. For a cup of Rose Petal tea: add 1 t. tea to 1 c. boiling water. Recipe: Nancy Armitage
Brandied Peaches (Spiced)
Mrs. Arabella Huntington loved brandied peaches. A hostess can use them in a variety of different ways: on ice cream, on pound cake, French crepes, on waffles, pancakes, or on fruit/ berries for morning breakfast. All the Huntington mansions were well stocked with Brandied Peaches.
3 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. water
10 whole cloves
10 allspice berries
2 cinnamon sticks
3 lb. peaches, (dip in boiling water & peel them)
1/2 c. brandy
Add sugar & water to large pot & boil. Add spices. Simmer 5 mins. Add peaches. Simmer another 5 minutes until they are tender. Remove peaches into several pint size mason jars (sterilized) with a lid. Pour in the cooking syrup & top with brandy. When cool place the lid on tight, label, & store in refrigerator. Make about 5-6 pints mason jars.
Bringing Southern Good Luck in the New Year
Mrs. Arabella D. Huntington was a southern belle. It is highly likely she brought in the New Year with some of these Southern foods; wherever she was located. These Southern foods eaten on New Years Day were to bring luck & good fortune to Mrs. Huntington’s family & friends.
Like Southern Black Eyed Peas, Collard Greens, Cornbread, Sweet Potatoes, Pork (Roasted Pork or Chile with Pork in it, (Ham or Sausage, Cabbage, Lentils beans or Peas, Sausage) & Cheese bread, Pickled corn, Deviled Eggs, Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Grapes.
My sister, Kathi Davis, brings us a covered dish of Black Eyed Pea Salad on New Years Day for good luck. It consists of a lovely marinated cooked peas with Champagne Vinaigrette or garlic Italian Salad dressing. Her Black Eyed Pea Salad had minced red onions, minced celery & tops, green onions, fresh herbs from my brother-in-law Keith Davis’ garden like parsley, baby chives, sweet basil & French tarragon.
Two ways of incorporating Black Eyed peas is Hoppin’ John or Southern Caviar. “Hoppin John”: cooked rice, bacon or ham, cayenne, black-eyed peas, green or red pepper, celery, onions, oregano & green onions.
Southern Caviar Dip is a combination of black eyed peas, corn, tomatoes, green chiles, onions, parsley, chives, cilantro, lemon juice & Italian Dressing. This reminds me of a wonderful fresh herby whole bean dip at a great restaurant called El Gordos. served something very similar. El Gordo’s was one of my family’s favorite restaurants, just east of San Gabriel Blvd. on Las Tunas in the city of San Gabriel, CA; It was located just south of the Huntington Library & it was there for decades. El Gordo’s Bean Dip was eaten with fresh Mexican tortilla chips. The beans were whole kidney beans, whole garbanzo beans, & whole white Northern beans (drained from the can), marinated in a Italian salad dressing. It might have had like a pico de gallo with tomatoes, lemon, & minced cilantro (maybe corn & Ortego green chiles.) Drizzled with Italian Salad Dressing with garlic, & herbs like parsley or chives. It was so delicious!
Canapes with caviar and elegant condiments: chopped hard boiled egg, red onion, minced baby chives & creme friache, or shrimp or thin piece of smoked salmon with creme fraiche, or cucumber on top herb compound butter on a small pancake or cracker.
Southern Vegetables at the Huntington’s San Marino Ranch (1914-1915):
There were many Southern vegetables grown on the Huntington’s San Marino Ranch like, sweet potatoes, okra, & beets. Here is a list of Ranch vegetables during 1914-1915.
Mr. & Mrs. H. E. Huntington’s San Marino Ranch (Edwards and Belle) –
Vegetables grown at the Huntington’s Ranch 1914-1915
(A-Z Vegetable List):
Avocado (Herman, Dickinson, Fuente, Guatemalan Varieties, Knight, Linda, Lyon, Queen, Rey, Sharpless, Sprinks), Alfalfa (SMR crop), Artichoke (French), Asparagus Roots (Large), Asparagus Sprengerli, Barley (SMR crop) Beets (Egyptian), Beans (SMR crop), Beans (Black beans, Bush beans, Canadian Wonder, French Green Beans, Green Pods, Green Dwarf, Horse Beans, Jumbo Dusty, Kentucky Wonder Beans, Lima Beans, Musk Meono, Round Bush Beans, Green Stringless Beans, Ventura Wax, White Navy Beans), Bell Peppers, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage (Cannon Ball, & Winning Stadt), Carrots (Oxheart & White Belgium), Cauliflower (Winning-Stadt), Celery, Celeriac plants, Chicory, Chile Peppers, Chives, Corn (Kaffir, Milo Maze, Golden Bantam), Corn (King Phillip – SMR crop), Cucumber (Klondyke), Eggplant (New York), Endive (White curled), Green Onions, Leeks, Lettuce (Iceberg & Romaine), Kohl rabe, Mushrooms (Button, French, & Paris Mushrooms), Okra (Green & White Velvet Okra), Onion (Bunch, Bermuda sets, & Crystal Wax onions), Bunch Onions (Green scallions), Oyster Plant (Salsify), Parsley (Moss-Curled), Parsnips (Turrooted) Peas (French Petit & Wilfong), Peas (Yorkshire Heros), Peppers (Chinese Giant & Pimento), Potatoes (Early Rose & Early Triumph “Spuds” & New Potatoes), Sweet Potatoes, Pumpkin & Pumpkin Seeds (SMR crop), Radish (Early Scarlet, Long Scarlet, & White Tip), Rhubarb, Salsify [Oyster Plant], Spinach, Squash (at June Harvest & Summer Squash) Swiss Chard (Green), Tomato (Stowe), Turnip (Snowball), Watercress Document: HEH Coll. MS 8/9 uncat (SMR papers); Book 6/3 of HEH Coll. MS 6/2-14 uncat (SMR papers at Huntington Library San Marino, CA) Charge to Los Robles Ranch [actually SMR] Dates 1914-1915); Annual Report, Calif. Avocado Association 1922, Report by Avocados by Wm. Hertrich, Director, (San Marino Ranch Report) at the Huntington Library, SM, Calif.
The Huntington Family & New Years Eve/Day – Locations:
Jan. 1, 1890 San Francisco, a “At-Home”, written invitation for tea: “Mr. & Mrs. H. E. Huntington (Edwards & Mary Alice) with their daughter Miss Marian Huntington “At Home” on Friday, the 1st of January from 4-7 pm 2840 Jackson Street [SF CA] at the bottom of card: 1st & 2nd Fridays in February. Document HEH Coll. HEH Box 199 ( HEH personal papers) Huntington Library, San Marino, CA
1902 Los Angeles, CA H. E. Huntington transfers his office headquarters from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, California. He is living at the Fancy Hotel Van Nuys in Downtown Los Angeles, CA.
January 12, 1902 Los Angeles Herald Number 103 announces ” Henry E. Huntington is given an informal dinner” – 40 leading citizens of Los Angeles give a most elegant banquet dinner from 6:30-9:30 pm at the Angelus Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, CA. Dinner
Menu: Canape d’ Anchois[ Anchovy Canapes], Blue Points [Oysters on the half shell], Celery, Bouillon de Volaille, En tasse Paupiette of Salmon Marguery [poached salmon with a sauce], Pommes Bendictine, Lamb chops braised Bouquetiere, New Peas, Punch Imperial, Roast Canvas Back Duck au cresson, Asparagus Hollandaise, Combination Salad [possibly New York Waldorf Salad & California Crab Salad], Fantasie Ice Cream, Gateau Assortis [Fancy Assorted Cakes], Fruits. Fromage de Roquefort with Toasted Crackers, Cafe Noire, Manhattan, Amontillado [Sherry with oysters]Chateau Yquem, D. & F. Potet Canet, Egyptian Deities, Mumm’s Extra Dry [Champagne],Cognac & Carolina Perfectos[cigars].
“Punch Imperial Royale is a champagne punch with pineapple, brandy, sugar, oranges, lime juice, tawny port, maraschino liqueur, champagne or prosecco, & sparkling water like Appollaris.
The Huntington Family Location at New Years
Jan. 19, 1902 San Francisco Call newspaper announced “Matinee teas occupy time of the smart set”: Miss Elizabeth Huntington [H. E. Huntington & Maryalice’s daughter] entertained over 200 guests yesterday afternoon at her home 2840 Jackson Street [SF, CA]. The large drawing-rooms were decorated simply with cut flowers, chiefly red. Mrs. H. E. Huntington & her daughters were all gowned in white & looking especially charming. The “hours” were 5-6 but some guests were induced to remain far into the evening.”
In the years, 1901, 1902, & 1903 & several other years, Mrs. Arabella D. Huntington is in Paris, France. For sure we know Arabella Huntington was in Paris on New Years Eve. On January 13, 1904 she is on the “S. S. Kaiser Wilhelm” headed back to NYC.
January 2, 1903 Mr. H. E. Huntington buys the San Marino Ranch (501 acres) for $239,732.74 in Southern California. He also bought the Winston Ranch of 162 acres to the south. Book : H.E. Huntington by Jas. Thorpe
January 31, 1903 Mrs. Collis P. Huntington (Arabella), her son Archer & his 1st wife, Helen Huntington were located in Paris France. They took a ship home in January of 1904, so he could open up his Hispanic Society of American in NYC.
Sunday, Jan. 3, 1904 abt San Francisco, CA Miss Marion Huntington’s Debutante Ball: “The function at the [H.E. ]Huntington’s Home [Jackson] was the most formal of the day, over 700 invitations having been issued. ..The Drawing rooms, halls, & stairways were graced with fragrant firs while between the apartments huge bells wrought in Christmas berries were suspended by bands of ruby ribbon. [Miss Marion Huntington was the daughter of Henry E. and Mary A. Huntington who own a mansion on Jackson in San Francisco, CA]
Jan. 1, 1907 New Year’s Day Jonathan Club, Downtown Los Angeles, CA Banquet in honor of Mr. H. E. Huntington. Menus Huntington Library, San Marino, CA
Jan. 23, 1908 Oak Knoll, Pasadena. Margaret Huntington is born (HEH’s granddaughter) to Howard & Leslie Huntington.
Jan. 12, 1909 LA Herald newspaper announces: Valley Hunt club, Pasadena CA. “Reception to republic founder: Pasadena, CA Jan 11, 1909 The Valley Hunt Club will tender a reception to Wm. R. George, founder of the Geo. Junior Republics in the clubhouse Wed. Afternoon. Mrs. C. H. Alden, Mrs. Tod Ford, Mrs. Howard E. Huntington [Leslie], Mrs. S. Hazard Halstead, Mrs. Walter Wotkys.”
January 2, 1910 LA Herald Newspaper announcement: “Gala Night for Jolly Party at Reopening of Hotel Redondo, Redondo Beach, CA: …”The banquet, which was an elaborate affair, was served at 6 o’clock: The Dinner Menu: Bisque of Lobster, Mission Olives, Celery en Branch, Fried Fillet of Sole with Tartar Sauce, Sweetbreads Patties, Mushrooms, Green Peas, Roasted Redondo Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Alligator Pear Salad [Avocado], Mince Pie, Roquefort Cheese, Ice Cream, Cake, Fruit & Coffee. LA Herald January 2, 1910 Volume 37, Number 93
January 7, 1914 Huge celebration at the newly opened Hotel Huntington with a ball, fancy multi-dinner with 2 seatings & a large tea. LA Herald announces $250,000,000 Huntington Hotel Ball to open Hotel [the opening of the Hotel Huntington in Pasadena] Dinner (2 seatings:) 600 guests 7:30-9:30 then 600 guests 10:00 to midnight.” Never before in the history of California has been so celebrated – tomorrow night with an “Open House” & dance that will set a new standard for society.
abt. Dec. 7-8, 1914 Christmas & New Years Eve in New York Huntington Mansion No. 2 57th St NYC “Howard & Leslie Huntington with 6 children took train from Pasadena to NYC for a Family Reunion at Oneonta, NY” about Dec. 7 or 8th, 1914 Document: LA Herald Dec. 17,1914
Jan. 23, 1921 Oak Knoll, Pasadena, CA Baby Henry Edwards Huntington II is born to Leslie & Howard E. Huntington (HEH’s grand child)
Jan. 1, 1922 Mr. & Mrs. H. E. Huntington (Arabella) arrive in Los Angeles, CA via New Orleans from NYC New Years Day Huntington Mansion San Marino Ranch: “Rained all day long. 4:30 pm went to the home of Dr. & Mrs. Wills & had Egg Nog & Cake. Edwards & Belle [Huntington] arrive home at about 9pm. Having come from NY via New Orleans accompanied by Dr. Coley & Mrs. Leakey & Mr. Hapgood. Carrie, Collis & I went over to the house [San Marino Ranch] & awaited their arrival – Edwards [HEH] has been quite ill in NY & looked very tired & while (sic) on his arrival – Belle was tired also.” Document: HEH Coll HEH MS 10968 (E. Burke Holladay Journal -HEH’s brother-in-law) Huntington Library, San Marino, CA
Thurs. Jan. 4, 1923 Huntington Mansion SMR 4-6 dinner guests – “Eve. Carrie & I dined with Belle & Edwards (HEH) ” Document: HEH Coll HEH MS 10968 (E. Burke Holladay’s Journal -HEH’s brother-in-law) Huntington Library, San Marino, CA
January 5-6, 1924 Los Angeles, CA “Col D. [Denis] breakfast at the California Club [downtown LA], “Carrie, Miss Magt. Foster, & I dined at Vista del Arroyo [Hotel]. Aft. Called on B & E. [Belle & Edwards Huntington] Document: HEH Coll HEH MS 10968 (E. Burke Holladay Journal -HEH’s brother in law)Huntington Library, San Marino, CA
Document:
HEH Coll. California Technology CalTech Map of San Marino (1921) Engineering students (no call number) Huntington Library, San Marino, CA
Huntington Hotel Menu 1924 – Ephemera folder Special Collections Pasadena Museum of History, Pasadena, CA
Book: H. E. Huntington a Biography by James Thorpe
Book: Early San Marino by William Hertrich
Book Pasadena Perfers by Junior League of Pasadena, CA
Inside the Huntington's Story 