View of the Hotel Californian, located at the south corner of State and Mason, after the earthquake struck. The hotel lost huge expanses of its exterior walls during the earthquake. The hotel had opened just 8 days before. The view is from about 30 State St. The hotel was restored after the earthquake. In 2012 the hotel was demolished due to seismic safety concerns. The facade and 2 side walls were kept intact, however.
View of the Hotel Californian, located at the south corner of State and Mason, after the earthquake struck. Five men and three women are on the sidewalk and street looking at the hotel, which lost huge expanses of its exterior walls during the earthquake. The hotel had opened just 8 days before. The view is from about 20 State St. The hotel was restored after the earthquake. In 2012 the hotel was demolished due to seismic safety concerns. The facade and 2 side walls were kept intact, however.
