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“Spanish fantasy heritage”: performance in Claremont, CA

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“The Anabella is an extravagant Old California Spanish mission-style hotel contained within 7 acres of lush, landscaped grounds. The Anabella Hotel incorporates architectural elements that draw upon the heritage of authentic California missions. In addition to a resort pool and jacuzzi, separate adult pool, restaurant and bar, a nail salon and gift shop, the Anabella offers a business center to act as your office away from home, and a State-of-the Art fitness center offering a wide variety of equipment and free weights. The Anabella Hotel is unprecedented in creating a hotel of Spanish heritage coupled with modern amenities. . . “

The Annabella Hotel, Anaheim, CA

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Vintage postcards capitalizing on the popularity of Helen Hunt Jackson’s Ramona (1884): suffering Mexican beauty Ramonafalls in love with virtuous Indian Alessandro

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Ramona pageant (now called the “RamonaOutdoor Play”), Hemet, CA

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