Ray Carpenter
Ash Street Icon by Ray Carpenter  Image: El Cortez Hotel
Caption: San Diego’s first true skyscraper, once the tallest building in the city.
History: Built in 1927, El Cortez was a glamorous hotel and beacon of downtown luxury. Its iconic rooftop sign and glass elevator were once symbols of modern innovation.
El Cortez Hotel Caption: San Diego’s first true skyscraper, once the tallest building in the city. History: Built in 1927, El Cortez was a glamorous hotel and beacon of downtown luxury. Its iconic rooftop sign and glass elevator were once symbols of modern innovation.
  • Subject Matter: Historic Building San Diego, California