The Santa Monica City Council unanimously approved a motion to explore options for possible restitution for the descendants of Silas White.
The City of Santa Monica used eminent domain to take ownership of Silas White's property, which is where the Viceroy Hotel now rests.The Santa Monica City Council unanimously approved a motion Tuesday to begin the process of exploring options for possible restitution for the descendants of Silas White.
White’s parcel was one of six that now make up the footprint of the property where the Viceroy Hotel now sits at Ocean Avenue and Pico Boulevard. The city still owns the land and the hotel pays rent to the city in return.
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