The Pendergrass building stands on the corner of Fifth and San Benito Streets in downtown Hollister. The four story edifice was originally a hotel and office building, which was constructed in 1927 by J.R. Pendergrass, a former mayor of the town.
Hollister, California is a real town that has been around since the 1870s. Unlike the fictional town created by a corporate clothing company, Hollister is no where near a beach. The town is about 45 miles east of the Pacific Ocean. Seagulls occasionally make their way over the mountains. Hopefully, they are able to find their way back.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
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I love those old buildings! The fact that someone took the time to mold the scroll detail..those ancient windows..I guess the older I get the more I appreciate craftsmanship that's no longer considered important. Also makes me wonder about the origin of Hollister.
ReplyDeleteL.D., same here. For a couple years I had the fortune to live in one of those brown-bricked apartment buildings in San Francisco, complete with a Murphy Bed and french doors. I was in Heaven!
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