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A water-colored image of the Hotel Vendome

A water-colored image of the Hotel Vendome

Vendome Hotel, San Jose California

Vendome Hotel, San Jose California

Hotel Vendome, A noted, all-the-year-round resort

Hotel Vendome, A noted, all-the-year-round resort

A water-colored depiction of the Hotel entrance, with horses!

A water-colored depiction of the Hotel entrance, with horses!

An engraving of the Hotel, with a horse and buggy.

An engraving of the Hotel, with a horse and buggy.