Corning in Tehama County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Hotel Maywood
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 17, 2011
1. The Hotel Maywood Marker
Inscription.
The Hotel Maywood. Built in April 1899 by Charles F. Foster, former two term sheriff of Tehama County, and Warren Woodson. The Hotel Maywood was the best hotel in Corning, located conveniently one block from the railroad depot and across the street from the Maywood Colony Land Office. Originally two stories, the top story was lost to fire. Today the old hotel houses Corning City Hall, the Police Department, Chamber of Commerce, and Museum. , ,
Dedicated April 26, 2008 (6013) , Lassen-Loomis Chapter 1914 E Clampus Vitus.
The Hotel Maywood. Built in April 1899 by Charles F. Foster, former two term sheriff of Tehama County, and Warren Woodson. The Hotel Maywood was the best hotel in Corning, located conveniently one block from the railroad depot and across the street from the Maywood Colony Land Office. Originally two stories, the top story was lost to fire. Today the old hotel houses Corning City Hall, the Police Department, Chamber of Commerce, and Museum.
Dedicated April 26, 2008 (6013)
Lassen-Loomis Chapter 1914 E Clampus Vitus
Erected 2008 by E Clampus Vitus, Lassen-Loomis Chapter 1914.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1899.
Location. 39° 55.682′ N, 122° 10.778′ W. Marker is in Corning, California, in Tehama County. Marker is at the intersection of Solano Street and Third Street, on the left when traveling east on Solano Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1110 Solano Street, Corning CA 96021, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Group honors Hotel Maywood. The Corning Observer's article (4/29/2008) on the Clamper's plaqueing the Corning's City Hall. (Submitted on April 23, 2011.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 17, 2011
2. The Hotel Maywood Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here at the corner of the building (3rd x Solano), in the covered walkway.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 17, 2011
3. The Hotel Maywood - Corning Museum
The former hotel now houses the Corning Museum, the Chamber of Commerce, City Hall, and the Police Department. Here the westernmost part of the building (on Solano) is visible, housing the Corning Museum.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 17, 2011
4. Trompe L'oeil entrance to the Corning City Hall (Solano Street side)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 17, 2011
5. Detail on Corning City Hall Sign
Corning is known as the "Home of the Queen Olive", with Sevillano olives (a large green olive) growing particularly well in the Corning area.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 17, 2011
6. Corning Centennial Plaque (1882 - 1982) - on 3rd St. side of building
Photographed By Unknown, circa 1920's
7. The Hotel Maywood Postcard from the 1920's
"Baths, Showers, Swimming Pool, Steam Heated, Sleeping Porches, Rotary Rooms, Garage, Golf Links. On Pacific Highway, 50 Miles South of Redding, 18 Miles South of Red Bluff, 180 Miles North of San Francisco. Built for your comfort and convenience. We appreciate your presence. Come again and again. By the Palms you'll know the place."
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 17, 2011
8. The Hotel Maywood today
The Hotel Maywood is now Corning main municipal building, housing the city's museum, Chamber of Commerce, City Hall, and police department.
circa 1902
9. The Hotel Maywood
Apparently an old calendar issued by the hotel. The dark tab at the center bottom is for December 1902
circa Dec 1902
10. The Hotel Maywood
circa December 1902
11. Rider in front of the Maywood Hotel
December 1902
12. Maywood Cafe Marker
13. Parade in Corning 1902
14. Corning celebration and pie eating contest
circa 1902
15. Parade in Corning 1902
16. The Hotel Maywood
Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,342 times since then and 87 times this year. Last updated on January 19, 2012, by Eric Birkeland of Covina, California. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on April 23, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 9. submitted on January 17, 2012, by Eric Birkeland of Covina, California. 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16. submitted on January 20, 2012, by Eric Birkeland of Covina, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.