Ambassador Quote by Lew Wasserman
“We had an interesting thing at that first dinner. It was prior to the availability of several new hotels in Los Angeles, and we were more or less committed to the old Ambassador Hotel that has the famous Coconut Grove.”
About This Quote
The dinner highlighted a transitional period before new hotels reshaped Los Angeles, emphasizing nostalgia for the old Ambassador Hotel
In simple terms: The dinner was a moment of change before new developments arrived
Key Takeaway
Recognize and value historic places amid change
Themes
history
nostalgia
urban development
Mood
reflective
nostalgic
Type
historical
observational
When to use this quote
- planning a city tour
- writing a memoir
- studying urban transformation
Key Concepts
cultural memory
city planning
hospitality industry
Questions to Reflect On
- What stories from the old hotel deserve preservation?
- How does nostalgia influence decisions about new developments?
A Different Perspective
Change can erase cherished memories if not documented
