NPS Form 10-900 10MB No. 1024-0018 (Rev. 10-90) .United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES Dec-saw REGISTRATION FORM This form is for use in nominating or requesting determination instructions in How to Complete the Nati9nal Register of His Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate If any item does not apply to the property being documentep, enter, cable."| For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, j andsuJbcateqories from the instructions. Place~" additional'" ' entries and narrative t-uullllU'JL'fUTi (NFS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property historic name El Cortez Apartment Hotel other names/site number El Cortez Hotel 2. Location street & number 702 Ash Street D not for publication city or town San Diego G vicinity state California code CA county San Diego code 073 zip code 92101 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1986, as amended, I hereby certify that this % nomination Grequest for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property fleets Gdoes not meet the National Register Criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant Gnationally Gstatewide ^locally. (GSee continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official Date California Office of Historic Preservation State or Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property Cmeets Gdoes not meet the National Register criteria, (GSee continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of commenting or other official Date State or Federal agency and bureau 4. Natinalo Park Service Certification I/hereby certify that the property i ¥ entered in the National Register G See continuation sheet. I determined eligible for the National Register G See continuation sheet. G determined not eligible for the National Register I removed from the National Register ~ other (explain): ______________ USDI/NPS NRHP Registration Form (Property Name): ____Bl Cortez Apartment Hotel (County and State) : San Diego, California (Page 2) 5. Classification Ownership of Property Category of Property Number of Resources within Property (Check as many boxes as apply) (Check only one box) (Do not include previously listed resources in this count) (private (building (s ) Contributing Noncontributing "public-local Idistrict 1 buildings Gpublic-State 2site sites Cpublic- Federal "structure structures "object objects 1 Total Name of related multiple property listing (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) N/A Number of contributing resources previously listed in the National Register ___0_____________________________________________ 6. Function or Use Historic Functions (Enter categories from instructions) Cat: Domestic Sub: Hotel Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) Cat: Domestic_______________ Sub: Multiple Dwelling 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Late 19th & 20ch Century Revivals foundation Reinforced Concrete Other: Spanish Colonial Revival___ roof Concrete walls Stucco other Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets See Attached Continuation Sheets USDI/NPS NRHP Registration Form (Property Name): El Cortez Apartment Hotel •(County and State): San Diego, California (Paqe 3; 8. Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria Areas of Significance (Enter categories from instructions) Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property for National Register listing) G A Property is associated with events that have made significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. - N Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. | C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics Archi tecture of a type, period, or method of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack individual distinction. G D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations Period of Significance (Mark "X" in all the boxes that apply.) . 1927 GA owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. Significant Dates 1927 GB removed from its original location. GC a birthplace or a grave. Significant Person (complete if Criterion 3 is marked above) GD a cemetery. GE a reconstructed building, object,or structure. Cultural Affiliation GF a commemorative property. 2G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past 50 years. Architect/Builder Walker & Eisen William Simpson Construction Company Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 9. Major Bibliographical References Bibliography (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Previous documentation on file (NPS) Primary Location of Additional Data (preliminary determination of individual listing GState Historic Preservation Office (36 CFR 67) has been requested. GOther State agency Gpreviously listed in the National Register* GFederal agency 'previously determined eligible by the National Register GLocal government Gdesignated a National Historic Landmark GUniversity Grecorded by Historic American Buildings Survey •Other Name of repository: .recorded by Historic American Engineering Record Office Of Marie Burke Li a________ USDI/NPS NRHP Registration Form (Property Name): El Cortez Apartment Hotel (County and State): San Diego, California (Page 4 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property 1 acre UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet) Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 1 11 485280 3620125 3 _ _____ _____ 2 4 _ See continuation sheet. Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.) Boundary Justification (Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) 11. Form Prepared By name/title__Scott A. Moomjian, M.A., J.D. organization Office Of Marie Burke Lia___________________ date August 7,2001 street & number 427 C Street, Suite 416__________________ telephone (619) 235-9766 city or town San Diego______________________________________________ state CA_________ zip code 92101 Additional Documentation Submit tne following items with the completed form: Continuation Sheets Maps A USGS map (7.5 or 15 minute series) indicating the property's location. A sketch map for historic districts and properties having large acreage or numerous resources. Photographs Representative black and white photographs of the property. Additional items (Check with the SHPO or FPO for any additional items) Property Owner _______ ___ __ _______________^^ (Complete this item at the request of the SHPO or FPO.) name ______________________________________________________________________________ street & number____ ______________*__________________________ telephone_______________ city or town____________________________________________ state__________ zip code Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate properties for listing or determine eligibility for listing, to list properties, and to amend existing listings. Response to this request is required to obtain a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.). Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 18.1 hours per response including the time for reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the form. Direct comments regarding this burden estimate or any aspect of this form to the Chief, Administrative Services Division, National Park Service, P.O. Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127; and the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reductions Project (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20503. NFS Form 10-900-a 0MB No 1024-0018 (8-86) - United States Department of the Interior National Park Service NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES CONTINUATION SHEET Section 7 _ Page _1_ El Cortez Apartment Hotel______________ Name of Property San Diego County, California___________ County and State EL CORTEZ APARTMENT HOTEL 702 ASH STREET SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92101 7. Narrative Description INTRODUCTION The El Cortez Apartment Hotel ("El Cortez") is located at 702 Ash Street in the El Cortez area of San Diego. Set at the northeast corner of Seventh and Ash Streets on Cortez Hill in downtown San Diego, the building occupies an entire city block. It is identified as Lots 1 through 12 in Block 11 of the Bay View Homestead or Caruther's Addition, Assessors Parcel Number 534-032-01. EXTERIOR The El Cortez is a fifteen-story tower constructed of reinforced concrete set upon a reinforced concrete foundation. Designed in a Spanish Colonial Revival or Spanish Renaissance architectural style, the building is situated diagonally