In a 1905 poem about Coronado, Baum wrote: “And every day her loveliness, shines pure, without a flaw new charms entrance our every glance, and fill our souls with awe!”Īnother fun fact though is that the Grand Crown Room’s crown-shaped chandeliers were actually designed by him!Ģ. (1500 Orange Ave) The Hotel del Coronado is said to have been Baum’s inspiration for the Emerald City. He oftentimes resided there for months at a time. To this day, tiny secrets of the book/film and fragments of his past connections to this town can be found scattered around. Basking in the much-appreciated sunshine, he dreamed up the magic that would one day become one of the most famous films of the century.īaum published the following poem in the San Diego Union: He spent his winters in Coronado from 1904-1910 to escape the harsh cold in his hometown. Frank Baum spent much of his time vacationing from his home in Chicago while writing the Oz series. What less people know is that the inspiration behind Oz is right in our very own backyard! Author L. **Make sure to check out our list of Hidden Gems in Coronado for the ultimate day trip!** About Coronado’s Wizard of Oz Secrets:Īlmost everyone has either read the books or seen the classic film The Wizard of Oz.
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