Ray Carpenter
The Woodlands, TX
Ray Carpenter creates vibrant, emotional art capturing life’s essence, with colorful paintings inspired by landscapes and iconic landmarks
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El Cortez
Opened in 1927, El Cortez was San Diego’s tallest building and a glamorous apartment-hotel, famous for its illuminated sign and the world’s first outside glass elevator. It’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places and remains a city icon.
Beneath a golden sun and swaying palms, Ray Carpenter’s watercolor brings the El Cortez to life—celebrating a San Diego icon at the corner of Ash and Cortez with color, memory, and architectural charm.
El Cortez
Opened in 1927, El Cortez was San Diego’s tallest building and a glamorous apartment-hotel, famous for its illuminated sign and the world’s first outside glass elevator. It’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places and remains a city icon.
- Subject Matter: Historic Building San Diego, California
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