Built by T. S. Montgomery, the hotel stood in the way of an expansion of the Fairmont. On January 29, 2000, the Redevelopment Agency had it moved on hydraulic jacks and rubber wheels, one of the heaviest buildings ever moved that way. It reopened in 2004 and is now a Four Points by Sheraton.
Questions people ask
How far was the Montgomery moved?
About 187 feet south along South First Street.
How heavy was it?
Estimates run from about 4,300 to 4,800 tons.