May 29, 2014 | Eric Stoltz | 1 Comment Undated post card for hotel located at 542 S. Fremont Ave., Los Angeles This undated post card shows the Fremont Arms Hotel, which was located at 542 S. Fremont Avenue, immediately across the street from the residence of the Alvarado family ca. 1917-1921. The description of the hotel on the back of the card reads: New and strictly modern. European plan. Rates [crossed out] and up per day; [crossed out] and up per week, with private bath and bath privileges. Convenient to all car lines, theatres and churches. Homelike surroundings. [crossed out]. [crossed out] [written in by hand: T. R. Parsons] Prop. Billiards and pool for use of guests Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
Hi Eric – I came across your photo while searching for the Fremont Arms Hotel, 542 S. Fremont Ave, LA. I have pictures of my mother as a toddler (dated 1922 and 1923) on the front steps of this hotel. Interestingly, her family name was Parsons. 🙂 Reply