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Will Rogers’ historic ranch house, owned by the famous social commentator, actor and performer, and the Topanga Ranch Motel, built by newspaper baron William Randolph Hearst, were victims of the ...
Known as “America’s most beloved citizen" and "Oklahoma's Favorite Son," Rogers bought land in Santa Monica in the 1930s, where he built the ranch, stable, guest houses, corrals, a golf course ...
Rogers built his ranch, where he lived with his wife Betty and their three children, Will Jr., Mary and James, in what is now the Los Angeles neighborhood of Pacific Palisades, The 31-room ranch house, which included 11 baths and seven fireplaces, was surrounded by a stable, corrals, riding ring, roping arena, golf course, polo field—and riding and hiking trails that gave visitors views of ...
California State Parks announced on Jan. 8 that the Palisades fire had destroyed Will Rogers’ historic ranch house and buildings at Will Rogers State Historic Park. However, California State ...
The White House on the Verdigris River, Will Rogers' birthplace, near Oologah, Oklahoma. Rogers was born on his parents' Dog Iron Ranch in the Cherokee Nation of Indian Territory, near present-day Oologah, Oklahoma, now in Rogers County, named in honor of his father, Clement V. Rogers. [9]
Will Rogers House, Pacific Palisades. Will Rogers State Historic Park includes the former Pacific Palisades estate of American humorist Will Rogers, complete with his historic residence, equestrian ranch, and regulation polo field. Stradling Rustic Canyon, the scenic property was a popular location for film shoots.
State parks employees were able to remove some of the cultural and historical artifacts from the Rogers home, though the 31-room ranch house and stables are gone. All that remains are two chimneys.
Topanga Ranch Motel was a historic motel located within Topanga State Park in Los Angeles County, California. The motel was built in 1929 by William Randolph Hearst . On January 8, 2025, the motel was destroyed by the Palisades Fire .