For more than six years, historian and collector Eddie Petruskevich has explored the rich history of San Francisco’s legendary Palace Hotel, turning a chance discovery in 2019 into an extraordinary journey through one of America’s most iconic hotels.

Published for the Palace Hotel’s 150th anniversary, this book is the most thoroughly researched account of its history ever produced. Drawing on hundreds of pieces of memorabilia, rare artifacts, and newly uncovered archival material, Petruskevich traces the hotel’s story from its grand opening in 1875 through its rebirth and modern era. More than a chronology, this volume preserves the legacy of the Palace Hotel for future generations and is essential reading for lovers of historic hotels and San Francisco history.