Coalinga in Fresno County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Amy Building
Built 1907 – Destroyed 1983
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 22, 2013
1. Amy Building Marker
Inscription.
Amy Building. Built 1907 – Destroyed 1983. A.P. May, Coalinga area pioneer and indomitable personality in the building of the town. In 1903, Mr. May constructed five galvanized iron buildings at this site. A project, in which his associates tried to discourage him because they believed that the community at the time didn’t warrant such expenditure. Four years later he tore down the galvanized buildings and built the two story, white brick “Amy Building.” to house among other things, a Bank, Pool Hall and Tobacco store. Downstairs, below street level, there was a rathskeller space with the beautiful tiled floor and it’s own outside entrance. Upstairs were offices for professional men. The “Amy Building": was named after his daughter Miss Amy May.
A.P. May, Coalinga area pioneer and indomitable personality in the building of the town. In 1903, Mr. May constructed five galvanized iron buildings at this site. A project, in which his associates tried to discourage him because they believed that the community at the time didn’t warrant such expenditure. Four years later he tore down the galvanized buildings and built the two story, white brick “Amy Building.” to house among other things, a Bank, Pool Hall and Tobacco store. Downstairs, below street level, there was a rathskeller space with the beautiful tiled floor and it’s own outside entrance. Upstairs were offices for professional men. The “Amy Building": was named after his daughter Miss Amy May.
Erected by Coalinga Lions Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.
Location. 36° 8.382′ N, 120° 21.633′ W. Marker is in Coalinga, California, in Fresno County. Marker is at the intersection of Coalinga Plaza (North 5th Street) and West Elm Street, on the left when traveling north on Coalinga Plaza (North 5th Street). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 Coalinga Plaza, Coalinga CA 93210, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 551 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 25, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
