Sunday, October 23, 2011

sam merill trail - altadena - abandoned railroad, hotel



in its day, 1893, on these grounds, there was a bowling alley, four hotels, miniature golf, billiards, and a one million candle power searchlight.

like the disneyland of its time.











electric incline railway. brainchild of thaddeus lowe.

las flores canyon in background.









san gabriel mountains.











by 1936, when the railway burned down, it would serve nearly four million passengers.







separate electric trolley would give passengers spectacular views of southern california. also, there was a dance hall.










concrete.







altadena.






other things people could do: a petting zoo, tennis courts, and horseback riding.








pasadena. a lot of greenery.