PCAD - Redwood Lodge Motel, Los Angeles, CA

Exterior view from James M. Wood Boulevard of America's Best Value Inn, Los Angeles, CA, 2019. From Google Maps/Street View

Postcard view of the New Redwood Lodge Motel, Los Angeles, CA, c. 1950. From the author's collection, postcard by Colourpicture, Boston, MA, and Los Angeles, CA, Card #K4622

Satellite view of America's Best Value Inn, formerly the Redwood Lodge, Los Angeles, CA, c. 2021. From Google Maps/Street View

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906 South Alvarado Street
Los Angeles, CA 90006

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Overview

This U-shaped motel, formed around a central parking court, opened in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA, in 1950.

Building History

While most of the Redwood Lodge Motel opened in 1950, according to the Los Angeles County Assessor, a 1,239-square-foot portion was built in 1942. It is likely that a previous motel stood on this site, but was rebuilt in 1950. A postcard of the time period referred to it as the "New Redwood Lodge Motel."

In about 1950, the Redwood Lodge Motel advertized its rooms to have telephones, full-tile showers or tubs, wall-to-wall carpeting and “Panelray heat.” Some kitchenettes were available, and a cafe operated on the property.

The motel, operating in 2021 as the "America's Best Value Inn," contained 12,171 square feet, and 31 units.

Alteration

A portion of the main office wing was removed at some point.

A fence enclosing the parking court was added.

PCAD id: 24112

Redwood Lodge Motel, Los Angeles, CA (1950)