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ADOLPH JOHN HAHN
A. J. HAHN, of the Commercial
Hotel, Stockton, is a native of Maryland, born near Catonsville, Baltimore
County, February 2, 1856, his parents being F. C. and Julia (Seymour) Hahn,
both of whom were born in Germany. A. J. Hahn was reared at his native place
and in Baltimore, and was educated at Overlee College, where he took full
curriculum. He then entered business life as a clerk in the establishment of
George L. Stewart, Baltimore. From there he came to California, locating in
Stockton, and clerked in the Commercial Hotel until 1882, when, in partnership
with his sister, Julia Hahn, he bought the property, and they have since
conducted it, he being the manager of the business.
Mr. Hahn was married in this city,
September 8, 1881, to Miss Laura S. Mersfelder, a native of Stockton. They have
two children, viz: Alma J. and Leland A. Mr. Hahn became associated with the
National Guard of California as a private in Company A, Sixth Regiment, in
1879. He is now Quartermaster, with rank of First Lieutenant, on the staff of
the General commanding.
The Commercial Hotel was opened in August,
1875, by F. C. Hahn, and he carried on the business until 1882, when the
present proprietor bought the property. It was a success almost from the start,
and the patronage has increased to a wonderful extent. In 1885 the present
owners made a large addition to the building, costing $15,000, and in September
of that year, threw open ninety additional rooms, making in all 160. The house
has acquired a splendid reputation for hospitality, and a person once stopping
at the Commercial becomes a regular patron while in Stockton. Mr. Hahn is one
of the most genial of landlords, and is very popular not only with guests, but
generally has a large circle of warm personal friends.
Transcribed by: Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.
An Illustrated History of San Joaquin County,
California, Pages 259-260. Lewis Pub.
Co. Chicago, Illinois 1890.
© 2008 Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.
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