Daughter of Henry Thomas and Esther Woodward
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The San Francisco Examiner, August 29, 1906, p. 14:
MRS. F. KEATING DIES IN LONDON
Heart Disease Ends the life of Wealthy San Diego Woman.
SAN DIEGO, August 28.--A cablegram received here announces the death in London yesterday of Mrs. Fannie L. Keating, widow of George J. Keating, of heart disease.
Mrs. Keating was about seventy-two years of age. She was probably worth over a million dollars, the Keating Block at Fifth and First streets, the residence at Second and Juniper streets and the other property in this city being a portion of her holdings. She recently gave two lots to St. Paul's Episcopal parish for building purposes.
Contributor: DeLoss McKnight III (46605619)
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George and Fannie Keating arrived in San Diego from Kansas in 1886. As George was in ill health from rheumatic fever, they thought the balmy climate might restore his strength. He had previously owned one of the world’s largest firms dealing in farm equipment — Smith and Keating. Some of the proceeds from the sale of his business interests provided the basis for his next project — a high-end office building.
George purchased much property in San Diego, including the two parcels on which the Keating was built. This he acquired from the estate of Charles P. Gerichten for the sum of $40,000. The Reid brothers, architects of Hotel del Coronado, were chosen to design the building. Fannie chose gray granite or Sespe sandstone for the building, while George would have preferred brick. George passed away shortly before construction was begun, and in homage to her husband, Fannie had the building finished in red brick.
The building was completed in 1891 at a cost of $135,000, and was one of the most prestigious office buildings in San Diego, incorporating the modern conveniences of steam heat, a wire cage elevator, brass doorknobs and wall plates, a stunning lightwell and staircase, and provisions for both gas and incandescent electric lights. The elevator, which ran from the basement to the top floor, made every room in the building desirable. Fannie, a shrewd businesswoman, did her late husband proud.
Mrs. Keating died 1909.
Shared by John Kountz (49277936)
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The San Francisco Examiner, August 29, 1906, p. 14:
MRS. F. KEATING DIES IN LONDON
Heart Disease Ends the life of Wealthy San Diego Woman.
SAN DIEGO, August 28.--A cablegram received here announces the death in London yesterday of Mrs. Fannie L. Keating, widow of George J. Keating, of heart disease.
Mrs. Keating was about seventy-two years of age. She was probably worth over a million dollars, the Keating Block at Fifth and First streets, the residence at Second and Juniper streets and the other property in this city being a portion of her holdings. She recently gave two lots to St. Paul's Episcopal parish for building purposes.
Contributor: DeLoss McKnight III (46605619)
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George and Fannie Keating arrived in San Diego from Kansas in 1886. As George was in ill health from rheumatic fever, they thought the balmy climate might restore his strength. He had previously owned one of the world’s largest firms dealing in farm equipment — Smith and Keating. Some of the proceeds from the sale of his business interests provided the basis for his next project — a high-end office building.
George purchased much property in San Diego, including the two parcels on which the Keating was built. This he acquired from the estate of Charles P. Gerichten for the sum of $40,000. The Reid brothers, architects of Hotel del Coronado, were chosen to design the building. Fannie chose gray granite or Sespe sandstone for the building, while George would have preferred brick. George passed away shortly before construction was begun, and in homage to her husband, Fannie had the building finished in red brick.
The building was completed in 1891 at a cost of $135,000, and was one of the most prestigious office buildings in San Diego, incorporating the modern conveniences of steam heat, a wire cage elevator, brass doorknobs and wall plates, a stunning lightwell and staircase, and provisions for both gas and incandescent electric lights. The elevator, which ran from the basement to the top floor, made every room in the building desirable. Fannie, a shrewd businesswoman, did her late husband proud.
Mrs. Keating died 1909.
Shared by John Kountz (49277936)
Daughter of Henry Thomas and Esther Woodward
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The San Francisco Examiner, August 29, 1906, p. 14:
MRS. F. KEATING DIES IN LONDON
Heart Disease Ends the life of Wealthy San Diego Woman.
SAN DIEGO, August 28.--A cablegram received here announces the death in London yesterday of Mrs. Fannie L. Keating, widow of George J. Keating, of heart disease.
Mrs. Keating was about seventy-two years of age. She was probably worth over a million dollars, the Keating Block at Fifth and First streets, the residence at Second and Juniper streets and the other property in this city being a portion of her holdings. She recently gave two lots to St. Paul's Episcopal parish for building purposes.
Contributor: DeLoss McKnight III (46605619)
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George and Fannie Keating arrived in San Diego from Kansas in 1886. As George was in ill health from rheumatic fever, they thought the balmy climate might restore his strength. He had previously owned one of the world’s largest firms dealing in farm equipment — Smith and Keating. Some of the proceeds from the sale of his business interests provided the basis for his next project — a high-end office building.
George purchased much property in San Diego, including the two parcels on which the Keating was built. This he acquired from the estate of Charles P. Gerichten for the sum of $40,000. The Reid brothers, architects of Hotel del Coronado, were chosen to design the building. Fannie chose gray granite or Sespe sandstone for the building, while George would have preferred brick. George passed away shortly before construction was begun, and in homage to her husband, Fannie had the building finished in red brick.
The building was completed in 1891 at a cost of $135,000, and was one of the most prestigious office buildings in San Diego, incorporating the modern conveniences of steam heat, a wire cage elevator, brass doorknobs and wall plates, a stunning lightwell and staircase, and provisions for both gas and incandescent electric lights. The elevator, which ran from the basement to the top floor, made every room in the building desirable. Fannie, a shrewd businesswoman, did her late husband proud.
Mrs. Keating died 1909.
Shared by John Kountz (49277936)
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The San Francisco Examiner, August 29, 1906, p. 14:
MRS. F. KEATING DIES IN LONDON
Heart Disease Ends the life of Wealthy San Diego Woman.
SAN DIEGO, August 28.--A cablegram received here announces the death in London yesterday of Mrs. Fannie L. Keating, widow of George J. Keating, of heart disease.
Mrs. Keating was about seventy-two years of age. She was probably worth over a million dollars, the Keating Block at Fifth and First streets, the residence at Second and Juniper streets and the other property in this city being a portion of her holdings. She recently gave two lots to St. Paul's Episcopal parish for building purposes.
Contributor: DeLoss McKnight III (46605619)
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George and Fannie Keating arrived in San Diego from Kansas in 1886. As George was in ill health from rheumatic fever, they thought the balmy climate might restore his strength. He had previously owned one of the world’s largest firms dealing in farm equipment — Smith and Keating. Some of the proceeds from the sale of his business interests provided the basis for his next project — a high-end office building.
George purchased much property in San Diego, including the two parcels on which the Keating was built. This he acquired from the estate of Charles P. Gerichten for the sum of $40,000. The Reid brothers, architects of Hotel del Coronado, were chosen to design the building. Fannie chose gray granite or Sespe sandstone for the building, while George would have preferred brick. George passed away shortly before construction was begun, and in homage to her husband, Fannie had the building finished in red brick.
The building was completed in 1891 at a cost of $135,000, and was one of the most prestigious office buildings in San Diego, incorporating the modern conveniences of steam heat, a wire cage elevator, brass doorknobs and wall plates, a stunning lightwell and staircase, and provisions for both gas and incandescent electric lights. The elevator, which ran from the basement to the top floor, made every room in the building desirable. Fannie, a shrewd businesswoman, did her late husband proud.
Mrs. Keating died 1909.
Shared by John Kountz (49277936)
Gravesite Details
Plot is owned by George Keating Division 4, Section 4, Lot 55, Grave 6
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