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Have you ever wanted to know the stories of the people who have lived in your home before you...people who have long since passed? Journey through the halls of this 120-year-old hotel in the heart of downtown Los Angeles and learn the stories of its past visitors. Over the decades' misinformation and urban legends have arisen regarding the many suicides, murders, fires, and mysterious accidental deaths that have occurred in this building. One crime was just as, if not more, brutal and savage as the Black Dahlia murder. Police reports, newspaper articles, coroner's reports, and death notices were uncovered and the truth of what actually happened has been brought to the surface in one complete collection. Although this hotel has a troubled past, it also has historical significance. It was designated Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument #288 by The Cultural Heritage Commission. You will be left with a comprehensive knowledge of this iconic hotel including what movies were filmed here over the years and noteworthy people who have been its guests. Travel back to old-time Los Angeles and get a sense of what it was like to be a guest at the hotel during its glory days.

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J.M. Moore started her career in the banking industry and has over ten years of experience in that field. J.M. decided to leave banking in 2008 to dedicate her effort to her passion for art and writing as well as continue her education. J.M. holds an Associate of Arts degree in Psychology and three in Liberal Arts with areas of emphasis in Humanities & Fine Arts, Biological & Physical Sciences, and Social & Behavioral Sciences. J.M. was raised in South Burlington, Vermont and has lived in several states throughout the United States. She currently resides in California. Other interests include interior design, antiquing, numismatology, and watching black & white movies. J.M. is also a former resident of the Barclay Hotel and had lived there for over seven years.

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