Sequoia Hotel - Redwood City, CA - Signs of History on Waymarking.com

"This prime corner lot in the heart of downtown was purchased by a group of local investors. The town had needed a first class hotel for many years, the best one was demolished by the 1906 earthquake. The hotel cost more than 100,000 - quite an expenditure at the time. The three story brick building was massive and elegantly and expensively decorated and furnished. Every two rooms had a bath and hot and cold water. Public restrooms on every floor, the ground lobby led to a dining room and public restaurant. Three parlors where business and social meetings could be held were on the second and third floors where 60 rooms were located.

In 1928 President Herbert Hoover stayed here when he visited Redwood City and rode in the 4th of July parade. This building has a number of classical features typical of its 1912 construction; two iconic pilasters flank the two wooden front doors above the third floor series of windows is a large cornice supported thick brackets with an egg and dart band."

Group that erected the marker: City of Redwood City Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: Broadway and Main Redwood City, CA USA URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed

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