“Spanish fantasy heritage”: performance in Claremont, CA

“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

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

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