Green Shutter Hotel, Hotel in den Vereinigten Staaten
The Green Shutter Hotel is a historic building on Main Street in Hayward, California, part of the city's urban fabric since the early 20th century. The structure features a simple brick design with large windows and distinctive green shutters, retail shops on the ground floor, and originally offered 55 guest rooms above that were later converted into residential apartments and smaller living units.
The hotel opened in 1926 after a major expansion designed by architect George L. F. O'Brien and was then the city's largest accommodation, positioned near the Lincoln Highway, a major cross-country road. Over the decades, its purpose shifted from lodging for travelers to residential apartments, especially after the 1970s, and in 2004 the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places for preservation.
The Green Shutter Hotel takes its name from the green shutters that frame its windows and give it a distinctive visual identity on Main Street. Visitors walking through downtown Hayward can experience how this building once served as a gathering place for travelers and residents, reflecting the modest character of early 20th century community life.
The building sits in downtown Hayward's center, making it easy to reach nearby shops and restaurants while exploring the area. Visitors can view the ground floor during business hours when the street-level shops are open, including The Bistro, a pub and music venue that regularly hosts events.
The Green Shutter Hotel housed the first public parking lot in downtown Hayward, making it a forward-thinking amenity when it opened. This detail shows how the building offered more than lodging and introduced practical innovations that served both travelers and the expanding city.
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