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El Cortez Hotel San Diego’s first true skyscraper, once the tallest building in the city. “Cortez in the Clouds” – Captures the dreamy, impressionistic sky. 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.

From Ray Carpenter

  1. Encinitas Icon by Ray Carpenter, Image 1.

    Encinitas Icon

    Watercolor and Ink on Canvas

    9.5 x 7.5 x 0.25 in

    $100

  2. Guggenheim Gypsy by Ray Carpenter, Image 1.

    Guggenheim Gypsy

    9 x 12 x 0.25 in

    $295

  3. Maynard's Spaghetti Sunday by Ray Carpenter, Image 1.

    Maynard's Spaghetti Sunday

    9 x 12 x 0.25 in

    $150

  4. Ashram Under a Tangerine Sun by Ray Carpenter, Image 3.

    Ashram Under a Tangerine Sun

    9 x 12 x 0.25 in

    $150

  5. Maynard's  Spaghetti Sunday by Ray Carpenter, Image 4.

    Maynard's Spaghetti Sunday

    9 x 12 x 0.25 in

    $195

  6. California Tower in Gold by Ray Carpenter, Image 12.

    California Tower in Gold

    12 x 9 x 0.25 in

    $195

  7. Greetings from Ash St. by Ray Carpenter, Image 1.

    Greetings from Ash St.

    Watercolor and Ink.

    33 x 22 x 0.25 in

    $995

  8. The Old Dude and the 101 by Ray Carpenter, Image 1.

    The Old Dude and the 101

    Watercolor and Ink.

    9 x 12 x 0.25 in

    $250