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The Hihn Building

 
 
The Hihn Building Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 3, 2013
1. The Hihn Building Marker
Inscription. The medico-dental building, erected by Frederick A. Hihn in 1894, stood on this site until it was destroyed by the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake.

This building was constructed by Gloria Hihn Welsh in 1994.
General Contractor
Darrow Palmer Construction

Architect
Thacher & Thompson Architects

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
 
Location. 36° 58.369′ N, 122° 1.557′ W. Marker is in Santa Cruz, California, in Santa Cruz County. Marker is at the intersection of Pacific Avenue and Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling south on Pacific Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1201 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz CA 95060, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Theatre Del Mar (within shouting distance of this marker); J.J. Newberry Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Theatre Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); University Town Center (about 400 feet away); ZaSu Pitts House (about 400 feet away); Patrick Neary Building (about 500 feet away); Calvary Episcopal Church (about 600 feet away); First Services (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Cruz.
 
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The Hihn Building and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 3, 2013
2. The Hihn Building and Marker
The marker is mounted to the right of the entrance.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 436 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on January 10, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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