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Local author invites public to talk on the history of Ukiah’s iconic Palace Hotel

The following is a press release issued by the County of Mendocino:


A historical photograph of the Palace Hotel taken in 1915 [This image is part of the public domain]

On Saturday, February 8 from 3 to 4 p.m., local author Karen Rifkin will discuss her book, “The  History of Ukiah’s Palace Hotel.” Her presentation will include a full-scale slideshow showcasing all of the photographs in the book plus many more, highlighting the history and development of the Palace Hotel, along with personalities and events that created its unique and colorful history. 

Karen Rifkin, formerly a line cook and sous chef at the Palace Hotel, as well as a massage therapist, middle school English and History teacher, journalist and photographer, and author, is now happily retired and hopes to spend her remaining time on earth playing her ukulele and UBass.  

This free event is open to all ages and is sponsored by the Friends of the Ukiah Branch Library and the Mendocino County Library. Please contact the Ukiah Branch Library at 707-463-4490 or  carrm@mendocinocounty.gov for more information. 

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