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c.1930 1

The Hotel Avalon was a medium-sized hotel at the northeast corner of 20th and Telegraph. The building was constructed beginning in 1906 for Dr. R.T. Stratton, and designed by architect Frederick Soderberg. 2

The ground level had retail spaces, and the upper floors were leased to William Harfst to run the hotel. The hotel had 50 rooms and 12 baths. 2

In 1946, there were plans to demolish the hotel and construct a new building, 3 but those apparently fell through, because the hotel was still listed in a 1963 classified. 4

1912 Sanborn excerpt

Links and References

  1. ohrphoto.oaklandhotels.017 Oakland History Center, Oakland Public Library
  2. Still Another Hotel Designed to Accommodate New Residents Oakland Tribune October 27, 1906
  3. Building Slated on Hotel Land Oakland Tribune July 10, 1946
  4. classified Oakland Tribune June 14, 1963
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