Downtown San Jose in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Hotel De Anza
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 6, 2012
1. Hotel De Anza Marker
Completed in 1931, as a civic improvement project during the Great Depression, the Hotel De Anza was named in honor of the Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza. Business and civic leaders established the San Jose Community Hotel Association which sold subscriptions locally to finance the hotel. Designed by Architect William H. Weeks and built by Carl N. Swenson, the Hotel De Anza is one of the few downtown structures that reflect Art Deco and Moderne architectural styles. In 1991 this historic landmark was completely renovated and the exterior was restored and the interior was modernized.
Erected by San Jose History Walk.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.
Location. 37° 20.064′ N, 121° 53.689′ W. Marker is in San Jose, California, in Santa Clara County. It is in Downtown San Jose. Marker is at the intersection of West Santa Clara Street and Notre Dame Avenue on West Santa Clara Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 233 West Santa Clara Street, San Jose CA 95113, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. College of Notre Dame (within shouting distance of this marker); The Palomar Ballroom
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Also see . . . De Anza Hotel. National Park Service entry (Submitted on February 15, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 25, 2010
2. Hotel De Anza Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 6, 2012
3. Hotel De Anza Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 6, 2012
4. The Hotel De Anza
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 6, 2012
5. The Hotel De Anza
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 6, 2012
6. Hotel De Anza
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 6, 2012
7. The Hotel De Anza
Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 1, 1980
8. Art Located in the Lobby of the Hotel
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 635 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 15, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 2. submitted on February 17, 2012, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on February 15, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 8. submitted on February 17, 2012, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
