Backesto Building, Saratoga Hotel, Bay Loans, Circa 1970
Photo by Unknown, 1970
Partial view of the Backesto Building at 5th and Market. Classy Cats Theater, the Saratoga Hotel and Bay Loans are on the ground floor. It was built in 1873, modified in 1887, and was one of the first buildings in the Gaslamp Quarter to be restored during the preservation in the 1970's. The 39 sleeping rooms, which were on the upper floor, were turned into business offices. Restaurants are now on the ground floor.