The historic Morrison Lodge, made well-known by The Doors‘ 1970 album of the identical title, was destroyed by a hearth on Thursday (December twenty sixth). The four-story construction in downtown Los Angeles had been technically vacant for greater than a decade, though it’s believed a number of dozen squatters have been occupying the 110-year-old constructing.
The large blaze burned for roughly two hours till it was introduced beneath management by greater than 100 firefighters. The general public who have been within the constructing exited safely on their very own, whereas three individuals have been rescued by way of fireplace escapes. There have been no reported accidents.
Morrison Lodge was the fifth album launched by The Doorways, and contains such songs as “Roadhouse Blues” and “Peace Frog.” The quilt paintings options frontman Jim Morrison and firm contained in the resort, looking the foyer window, as photographed by Henry Diltz.
In 2020, Diltz recounted the shoot, writing on social media, “The Doorways didn’t have permission to take footage, so when the foyer was empty, they ran in rapidly and sat behind the window. One roll of movie shot earlier than we obtained requested to go away.”
When reached for remark concerning the fireplace, Diltz informed CBS News Los Angeles that he was “very unhappy” to listen to the information, including, “I hope anyone will rebuild it.”
The constructing was bought in 2022 by the AIDS Healthcare Basis, with plans to rework it into inexpensive housing. Fireplace officers will now decide if the construction is salvageable.
See a information report on the Morrison Lodge fireplace, together with an interview with photographer Henry Diltz, under.
