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Linda Vista Hospital

Pasadena, California

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The hospital's eerie and historic architecture has made it a popular choice for productions, including 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Pearl Harbor.'

The hospital was designed in the Mission Revival style, characterized by its stucco walls and red-tiled roofs, reflecting California's Spanish colonial heritage.

The hospital began serving the community in 1904, originally as the Santa Fe Coast Lines Hospital, catering to railroad employees.

After closing in 1991, the hospital was converted into affordable senior housing, preserving its historical facade while providing modern amenities.

Linda Vista Hospital was a vital healthcare provider for the working-class neighborhood of Boyle Heights, serving the community for nearly 90 years.

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