Hotel Montgomery, hotel in San Jose, California, United States
The Hotel Montgomery is a four-story concrete building designed by architect William Binder and completed in 1911. It features decorative cornices, small balconies, and ornamental details such as pilasters and egg-and-dart moldings that reflect the Beaux-Arts style of the early 1900s.
The Hotel Montgomery was built in 1911 and served for decades as lodging for travelers and business visitors in San Jose. In 2000, the building was relocated about 186 feet south to prevent demolition, and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
The Hotel Montgomery bears the name of its original owner, Thomas S. Montgomery, who commissioned its construction in 1911. Over the decades, it served as a gathering place for business meetings and local events that shaped the city's social and commercial life.
The Hotel Montgomery is located on SW First Street in downtown San Jose and is easily walkable from nearby shops and offices. The building has been retrofitted with modern safety systems while maintaining its historic exterior, so visitors experience both comfort and historical character.
The Hotel Montgomery was relocated about 186 feet south in 2000 to save it from demolition, a rare preservation effort that involved moving the entire four-story structure. This relocation demonstrated the city's commitment to preserving its architectural heritage when traditional preservation was not possible.
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