San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

St. James Hotel, 1912

Photographed By Dean Whittle, January 18, 2012

1. St. James Hotel, 1912 Marker

Inscription. Now dwarfed by the city’s modern skyscrapers, the ten-story St. James was once the tallest building in San Diego. In 1914, the San Diego Union extolled it as “first class in every respect, with excellent service.” The hotel featured 146 rooms, a barber shop, a Turkish bath, a billiard room, and an observation room that boasted the finest view in San Diego. The hotel also had the convenience of hot and cold running water in every room.

Erected by Gaslamp Quarter. (Marker Number 73.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.

Location. 32° 42.85′ N, 117° 9.54′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. Marker is on 6th Avenue south of E Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 861 6th Avenue, San Diego CA 92101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sheldon Block (within shouting distance of this marker); George Hill Building, 1897 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Marston Block, 1881 (about 400 feet away); Mercantile Building, 1894

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(about 400 feet away); Keating Building, 1890 (about 400 feet away); Labor Temple Building, 1907 (about 700 feet away); The Casino Theatre, 1912 (about 800 feet away); Balboa Theatre (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

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Photographed By Dean Whittle, January 12, 2012

2. St. James Hotel

The marker is mounted between the Bar & Grill and Ramada Signage.

Photographed By Dean Whittle, January 12, 2012

3. St. James Hotel

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2012, by Dean Whittle of San Diego, California. This page has been viewed 745 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 20, 2012, by Dean Whittle of San Diego, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.