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

Casa de Thomas Addition, 1930

Photographed By Maja Tajima, February 16, 2012

1. Casa de Thomas Addition, 1930 Marker

Inscription. While it appears to be part of the Quin Building, this structure is actually a separate addition built by Thomas Quin. Between 1930 and 1944, it was leased to several proprietors, and operated as an automobile service garage known as the Empire Garage. In 1944, Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Company used it for auxiliary storage space. It continued to serve as a warehouse for several years, then was converted for use as a restaurant.

Erected by Gaslamp Quarter. (Marker Number 7.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.

Location. 32° 42.721′ N, 117° 9.291′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. Marker is on 4th Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 520 4th 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. Simmons Hotel, 1906 (approx. ¼ mile away); I.O.O.F. Building, 1882 (approx. ¼ mile away); Sterling Hardware Building, 1887 (approx. ¼ mile away); The New York Hotel, 1887 (approx. ¼ mile away); George Hill Building, 1897

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); St. James Hotel, 1912 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Produce Market, 1918 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sheldon Block (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Photographed By Maja Tajima, February 16, 2012

2. Casa de Thomas Addition, 1930 Marker

Casa de Thomas Addition image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Maja Tajima, February 16, 2012

3. Casa de Thomas Addition

The Casa de Thomas Addition is seen here to the right of the attached Quin Building.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2012, by Maja Tajima of San Diego, California. This page has been viewed 861 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 16, 2012, by Maja Tajima of San Diego, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.