Specialties
La Villa Bella is the ideal location for your wedding or holiday party! Our beautiful stone facade in the main room provides a romantic element for engagement parities, anniversary celebrations and weddings. The outside patio is a lovely location for a spring or summer mixer or a June weddings. Our first priority at La Villa Bella is to provide superior customer service. Our premier event planner will work with you or your event planner every step of the way through the planning process. La Villa Bella gives you choices when planning your event! We have a list of trusted vendors to assist in making your event a great success, as well as the option to choose your own agreed upon vendors. All of this in a venue with a charm all its own!
History
Established in 1907
The Historical San Antonio Hospital was a labor of love for Frances Mary Paul. She relocated to Southern California from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in 1887 after her husband Colonel James Paul was diagnosed with tuberculosis and given months to live. The warm weather provided her husband a better climate to fight tuberculosis and live a long life. Despite the turn of events for her family, Frances realized there was something missing of the area of vital healthcare. After a few local unfortunate life-threatening events in the area, Frances realized that she would bring healthcare to the area, so no one would parish due to the long commute to the nearest hospital in Los Angeles. In 1907, one year after Upland became incorporated as a city, Frances along with Dr. WIlliam Craig, founded San Antonio Hospital. This building served as the hosiptal until 1923 when the city broke ground on a new location leaving this beautiful historical site behind for generations to enjoy!
