Julian in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Hoskings Rental
1903
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, March 31, 2015
1. Hoskings Rental Marker
Inscription.
Hoskings Rental. A mining and ranching town, many Julian people could not afford to buy a home on $3.00/10 hr. day. This rental, typical of many here, provided 564 sq. ft., four rooms, kerosene lamps, woodstove, hand dug well and privy for $6.00 to $12.00/ month. It was built with salvaged lumber from Cuyamaca City, the abandoned town at the depleted Stonewall gold mine. Landlord George Hoskings, orphaned child of early Julian innkeepers, parlayed an inheritance from bachelor foster father, Thomas Daily, into vast land holdings including 56 town lots.
A mining & ranching town, many Julian people could not afford to buy a home on $3.00/10 hr. day. This rental, typical of many here, provided 564 sq. ft., four rooms, kerosene lamps, woodstove, hand dug well and privy for $6.00 to $12.00/ month. It was built with salvaged lumber from Cuyamaca City, the abandoned town at the depleted Stonewall gold mine. Landlord George Hoskings, orphaned child of early Julian innkeepers, parlayed an inheritance from bachelor foster father, Thomas Daily, into vast land holdings including 56 town lots.
Erected by Julian Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 33° 4.66′ N, 116° 36.054′ W. Marker is in Julian, California, in San Diego County. Marker is on Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2000 Main Street, Julian CA 92036, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. De Luca House (a few steps from this marker); Frary House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel Robinson (within shouting distance of this marker); Julian Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); F.L. Blanc Warehouse
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 405 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 15, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
