Vacancy at the Palomar Residents slow to return to downtown hotel
Article reports that nearly 60% of units at the renovated Palomar Hotel remained empty three months after reopening. Manager Ron Fredericks cited construction disruption on Pacific Avenue and reluctance of elderly former tenants to return. Resident Jack Higgins praised the hotel despite ongoing issues, while downtown businesses anticipated reopening amid street repairs.
Creator:
Clark, Karen
Source:
Santa Cruz Sentinel
Date: 1991-09-21
Type:
NEWS; DOCUMENT
Coverage:
1990s
Identifier: CF-44737
Collection
Citation
Clark, Karen. “Vacancy at the Palomar Residents slow to return to downtown hotel.” Santa Cruz Sentinel. 1991-09-21. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/120566. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.