Yuma in Yuma County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Hotel San Carlos
1930
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Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 13, 2010
1. Hotel San Carlos Marker
The building is an example of Moderne/Art Deco Style. It served as headquarters for Hollywood stars throughout the 1930 and 40's and was the center of Yuma's social life until 1960.
for the preservation of our heritage.
Mayor Marilyn R Young
Council Members
Bobby Brooks – Karen Hill – Louise Renault
Art Everett – Frank Irr – Ema Lea Shoop
Joyce Wilson – City Administrator
Michael Steel – Director of Community Development
Erected 1999 by City of Yuma.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.
Location. 32° 43.524′ N, 114° 37.069′ W. Marker is in Yuma, Arizona, in Yuma County. It is on East 1st Street east of South Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 106 East 1st 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: Sanguinetti General Merchandise (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Reclaiming the Yuma Crossing
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Photographed by Adam Margolis, February 6, 2022
2. Hotel San Carlos Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 13, 2010
3. Hotel San Carlos Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 13, 2010
4. Hotel San Carlos
Photographed by Adam Margolis, February 6, 2022
5. Hotel San Carlos as seen from Main Street
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,568 times since then and 82 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 23, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 2. submitted on February 7, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 3, 4. submitted on March 23, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 5. submitted on February 7, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
