Among the carnage wrought by the devastating Palisades fire were two pieces of California history dating to a bygone era. Will Rogers’ historic ranch house, owned by the famous social ...
As wildfires continue to blaze across California, reports of mass property loss and destruction are pouring in, including from historic locations like the Will Rogers State Historic Park and parts ...
At the time of his death, the Rogers’ ranch consisted of a 31-room ranch house, a stable, corrals, riding ring, roping arena, polo field, golf course and hiking trails. The donation was made to ...
The Will Rogers historic ranch house and buildings at Will Rogers State Historic Park were destroyed in the Palisades Fire, according to a report from California State Parks Thursday. The Topanga ...
The Will Rogers State Historic Park, including his historic ranch house and stables, has burned to the ground. “I don’t even know what it’s going to be like when I walk back into it,” said ...
In addition to the ranch house, the Will Rogers State Historic Park includes a stable, a polo field, riding and roping areas, a golf course and trails. The Oklahoma Historical Society’s ...
It also singed Will Rogers’ historic ranch house and other historic buildings at nearby Will Rogers State Historic Park. While a full assessment of the damages and losses isn’t immediately ...
Rogers moved to California in 1919 and became ... State park employees spent time yesterday getting artifacts out of the house, but the situation is still evolving, and we won’t know the full ...