Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Palisades Fire destroys historic ranch house of entertainer Will Rogers

Will Rogers State Park was beloved by Angelenos, especially Palisades residents. The January 7 fire destroyed the ranch house and outbuildings of the early 20th-century movie star, columnist, and leading political wit of his day.

By Madeleine Brand • Jan 22, 2025 • 1 min read

Will Rogers State Park was beloved by Angelenos, especially Palisades residents. The January 7 fire destroyed the ranch house and outbuildings of the early 20th-century movie star, columnist, and leading political wit of his day.

Madeleine Brand
Host, 'Press Play'
Sarah Sweeney
Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW
Stephen Gregory
Managing Editor, Press Play
Angie Perrin
Producer, Press Play
Barbara Tejada
Cultural Resources Program supervisor for the Angeles District of California State Parks

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Palisades Fire destroys historic ranch house of entertainer Will Rogers

Will Rogers State Park was beloved by Angelenos, especially Palisades residents. The January 7 fire destroyed the ranch house and outbuildings of the early 20th-century movie star, columnist, and leading political wit of his day.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Palisades Fire destroys historic ranch house of entertainer Will Rogers

Will Rogers State Park was beloved by Angelenos, especially Palisades residents. The January 7 fire destroyed the ranch house and outbuildings of the early 20th-century movie star, columnist, and leading political wit of his day.

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