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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.

From Ray Carpenter

  1. Freda Kahlo by Ray Carpenter, Image 1.

    Freda Kahlo

    Watercolor and Ink.

    12 x 9 x 0.15 in

    $225

  2. End of the Summer 75 by Ray Carpenter, Image 1.

    End of the Summer 75

    Watercolor and Ink.

    12 x 9 x 0.1 in

  3. Across from the El Cortez by Ray Carpenter, Image 15.

    Across from the El Cortez

    Watercolor and Ink.

    9 x 12 x 0.25 in

    $150

  4. Ranchos Cucinas North Park by Ray Carpenter, Image 1.

    Ranchos Cucinas North Park

    Watercolor and Ink.

    22 x 15 x 0.15 in

  5. Cortez Under a Red Sun by Ray Carpenter, Image 1.

    Cortez Under a Red Sun

    Watercolor and Ink.

    32 x 24 x 0.25 in

  6. Ash & Elevation by Ray Carpenter, Image 1.

    Ash & Elevation

    Reproduction Mix Media Metal

    30 x 40 x 0.25 in

    $795

  7. Hotel del Sunrise by Ray Carpenter, Image 2.

    Hotel del Sunrise

    4 x 6 x 0.25 in

  8. Seventh & Sun by Ray Carpenter, Image 5.

    Seventh & Sun

    5.75 x 8 x 0.25 in

    $25