Brawley, CA - Here's the historic Planters Hotel with its iconic rooftop sign.
Planters Hotel (Demolished)
Brawley,
CA Photo courtesy Bill Herzog
Planters Hotel rooftop sign Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The Planters Hotel is an old standout hotel in Brawley. Opened for business in February 1927, the Planters was visited by many famous celebrities like John Wayne and Clark Gable. The hotel closed down in 2005 for renovation. 06-06
Cowboy Shop
Brawley, CA Photo courtesy Bill Herzog
The Cowboy Shop was once the bar at Planters and is now a western wear shop. 06-06
Cowboy Shop marquee close-up Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
UPDATE 09/08 : Unfortunately, the Planters Hotel was gutted by a fire on March 6, 2007 and completely destroyed. The cause was determined to be arson according to the March 20, 2007 edition of the KXO News.
The Community Valley Bank is now occupying a portion of the lot. 09-08
Planters Hotel view from down the street Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
UPDATE 11/20 : Here's another photo of the Planters Hotel. The site is still vacant.
Planters Hotel (Demolished)
Cowboy Shop
Cowboy Shop marquee close-up
The Community Valley Bank is now occupying a portion of the lot. 09-08
