California Hotel, Spanish Colonial Revival hotel building in Oakland, United States.
The California Hotel features a pressed red brick facade with stucco trim, terrazzo floor, and stenciled ceiling panels in its preserved lobby.
Built in 1930 for $265,000, the five-story structure initially contained 150 rooms and commercial spaces on the ground floor.
During the 1940s through 1960s, the hotel hosted performances by B.B. King, Sam Cooke, and James Brown, becoming a center for African-American entertainment.
Following a $43 million renovation in 2014, the California Hotel now operates as low-rental housing, serving the Oakland community needs.
The original neon sign framework remains on the roof, marking the location where 'CALIFORNIA HOTEL' once illuminated the Oakland skyline.
Location: Oakland
Inception: 1930s
Architectural style: Spanish Colonial Revival architecture
Address: 3443--3501 San Pablo Avenue
GPS coordinates: 37.82610,-122.27850
Latest update: March 12, 2025 15:23
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