Aztec Hotel: Exterior elevation drawings
subject: Southern California Architecture
description: This original drawing depicts each of the four main elevations: west, north, east, and south. The main entrance facade (south elevation) contains the majority of the cast concrete decorative elements. The west elevation shows the pergola and patio area used as outdoor dining for the restaurant. The caption at the bottom of the drawing: Monrovia Community Hotel for the Community Hotel Corporation of Monrovia, Cal.
creator: Stacy-Judd, Robert (1884-1975), architect.
source: Robert Stacy-Judd papers, Architecture and Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
publisher: Architecture and Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
date: 1924-1925
rights: Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Copyright restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. University of California Regents.
relation: flatfile 36
format: image/jpg
language: English
type: Still Image
coverage: Monrovia, Calif.

Aztec Hotel: Exterior photograph with cars
subject: Southern California Architecture
description: The black and white photograph shows the front facade of the hotel, with 1920s era automobiles. The caption at the bottom of the photograph: "First structure ever erected utilizing Ancient Maya Art Motifs throughout."
creator: Stacy-Judd, Robert (1884-1975), architect.
source: Robert Stacy-Judd papers, Architecture and Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
publisher: Architecture and Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
date: 1924-1925
rights: Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Copyright restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. University of California Regents.
relation: box 10 folder 386
format: image/jpg
language: English
type: Still Image
coverage: Monrovia, Calif.

Aztec Hotel: Exterior presentation board
subject: Southern California Architecture
description: Colored pencil on board rendering of exterior view of hotel. This presentation board shows the view of the front entrance of the hotel, with shops on either side. The asymmetrical "Mayan" stonework is shown above the entrance, and the sage green color of the stucco was meant to portray an aged surface.
creator: Stacy-Judd, Robert (1884-1975), architect.
source: Robert Stacy-Judd papers, Architecture and Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
publisher: Architecture and Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
date: 1924-1925
rights: Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Copyright restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. University of California Regents.
relation: flatfile 205
format: image/jpg
language: English
type: Still Image
coverage: Monrovia, Calif.

Aztec Hotel: Exterior presentation board, side view
subject: Southern California Architecture
description: Colored pencil rendering of exterior side view of hotel on board. This view shows the corner of Foothill Boulevard (old Route 66), and Magnolia Avenue. It features "Mayan" decorative motifs on the corner, and along the side of the building. The view of the San Gabriel mountain range is seen in the background.
creator: Stacy-Judd, Robert (1884-1975), architect.
source: Robert Stacy-Judd papers, Architecture and Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
publisher: Architecture and Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
date: 1924-1925
rights: Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Copyright restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. University of California Regents.
relation: flatfile 205
format: image/jpg
language: English
type: Still Image
coverage: Monrovia, Calif.

Aztec Hotel: First floor plan
subject: Southern California Architecture
description: The original floor plan for the first floor of the hotel. Stores, barber shop, and coffee shop are along the bottom of the image. The lobby and dining room for the restaurant are in the center. In the upper right-hand corner are four one-room apartments. The dotted lines on the upper left-hand portion of the plan denote a future wing of apartments that was never built.
creator: Stacy-Judd, Robert (1884-1975), architect.
source: Robert Stacy-Judd papers, Architecture and Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
publisher: Architecture and Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
date: 1924-1925
rights: Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Copyright restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. University of California Regents.
relation: flatfile 36
format: image/jpg
language: English
type: Still Image
coverage: Monrovia, Calif.

Aztec Hotel: Front desk
subject: Southern California Architecture
description: This image depicts the front desk in the lobby of the hotel. The "Mayan" themed furniture and the wall accents (including the drinking fountain) were designed by Stacy-Judd. The short staircase led to the private dining rooms for the restaurant.
creator: Stacy-Judd, Robert (1884-1975), architect.
source: Robert Stacy-Judd papers, Architecture and Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
publisher: Architecture and Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
date: 1924-1925
rights: Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Copyright restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. University of California Regents.
relation: box 10 folder 388
format: image/jpg
language: English
type: Still Image
coverage: Monrovia, Calif.

Aztec Hotel: Interior presentation board
subject: Southern California Architecture
description: Colored pencil on board. Rendering of interior of lobby; this shows the original design from August 1924. This presentation board displays the full color effect that Stacy-Judd was trying to achieve with his "Mayan Revival" style. The fireplace is on the far right, with the lobby entrance doors center right, and the doors to the restroom at the center of the image. "Mayan" design motifs are shown on the walls, which were hand-drawn by Stacy-Judd.
creator: Stacy-Judd, Robert (1884-1975), architect.
source: Robert Stacy-Judd papers, Architecture and Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
publisher: Architecture and Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
date: 1924
rights: Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Copyright restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. University of California Regents.
relation: flatfile 205
format: image/jpg
language: English
type: Still Image
coverage: Monrovia, Calif.

Aztec Hotel: Lobby elevation drawings
subject: Southern California Architecture
description: This is a scale drawing of the north and south walls of the Aztec Hotel lobby. The north wall features the detail work on the staircase to the second floor, doorways leading to the restaurant dining rooms, and the front desk. The south elevation includes details around the doorways to the restrooms, the vestibule to the entrance, and outlines of the "Mayan" murals painted on the walls by Stacy-Judd.
creator: Stacy-Judd, Robert (1884-1975), architect.
source: Robert Stacy-Judd papers, Architecture and Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
publisher: Architecture and Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
date: 1924-1925
rights: Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Copyright restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. University of California Regents.
relation: flatfile 36
format: image/jpg
language: English
type: Still Image
coverage: Monrovia, Calif.

Aztec Hotel: Lobby looking east
subject: Southern California Architecture
description: Black and white photograph of the lobby looking towards the east. The front desk is on the left, with the entrance to the lobby on the right. The stairway on the far left leads to the outdoor patio area for the restaurant. "Mayan" themed furniture designed by Stacy-Judd can be seen in the middle of the room.
creator: Stacy-Judd, Robert (1884-1975), architect.
source: Robert Stacy-Judd papers, Architecture and Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
publisher: Architecture and Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
date: 1924-1925
rights: Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Copyright restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. University of California Regents.
relation: box 10 folder 388
format: image/jpg
language: English
type: Still Image
coverage: Monrovia, Calif.

Aztec Hotel: Lobby looking west
subject: Southern California Architecture
description: Photograph of interior of lobby looking towards the fireplace with the front desk to the right-hand side. Cast concrete was used for the "Mayan" forms around the doorways and fireplace. Stacy-Judd painted the murals on the walls and designed the stencil for the ceiling.
creator: Stacy-Judd, Robert (1884-1975), architect.
source: Robert Stacy-Judd papers, Architecture and Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
publisher: Architecture and Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
date: 1924-1925
rights: Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Copyright restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. University of California Regents.
relation: box 10 folder 386
format: image/jpg
language: English
type: Still Image
coverage: Monrovia, Calif.