Yuma Townsite in Yuma County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Hotel del Sol (del Ming)
1927
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Photographed by Adam Margolis, February 2, 2025
1. Hotel del Sol (del Ming) Marker
Built in the Spanish Colonial Revival style to complement and capitalize on the Southern Pacific Depot site diagonally across the street. The driving force behind its construction was Yuma Mayor and entrepreneur F.S. Ming.
Dedicated December 1999, by the City of Yuma for the preservation of our heritage.
Erected 1999 by City of Yuma.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 32° 43.363′ N, 114° 36.973′ W. Marker is in Yuma, Arizona, in Yuma County. It is in Yuma Townsite. It is at the intersection of South Gila Street and East 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south on South Gila Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 S Gila Street, Yuma AZ 85364, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Arizona’s Colorado River Valley, in the Sonoran Desert, and in the Yuma Area. It is also in the American Southwest. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also the Gadsden Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Brian O'Dwyer (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); United States Post Office (about 700 feet away); Sanguinetti General Merchandise (about 800 feet away); E. F. Sanguinetti Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hotel San Carlos (approx. 0.2 miles away); Venegas Store (approx.
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Photographed by Adam Margolis, February 2, 2025
2. Hotel del Sol (del Ming) and Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis, February 6, 2022
3. Hotel del Sol (del Ming)
Photographed by Lollesgard Specialty Co. / Genuine Curteich, circa 1938
4. Hotel del Sol, Yuma
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 18, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 4. submitted on February 18, 2025. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. A link to the National Register of Historic Places nomination form, citing the building's historical significance. • Can you help?
