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

The Buel-Town Building 1898

Photographed By Adam Margolis, July 27, 2018

1. The Buel-Town Building 1898 Marker

Inscription. With its arched corner entrance, bay window, and corbelled brick cornice, this building reflects the originality of the architects Hebbard and Gill. Gill, the principle designer, had a preference for natural forms, over the highly ornate European styles common of his era. This is evident in this structure, which was one of his earliest works. After serving tenants such as the Western Metal Company and Buel-Town Chemicals, the building was converted for use as The Old Spaghetti Factory Restaurant in 1974.

Erected by Gaslamp Quarter Association, Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation, San Diego Historical Society. (Marker Number 71.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1974.

Location. 32° 42.488′ N, 117° 9.59′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. Marker is on 5th Ave north of L Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 275 5th Ave, 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. Pioneer Warehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); San Diego Lumber Company Building, 1926 (about 400 feet away, measured in

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a direct line); First Emperor (about 700 feet away); Stone Lion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Produce Market, 1918 (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Stone Lion (approx. 0.2 miles away); William Heath Davis House, 1850 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Callan Hotel 1878 (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Photographed By Denise Boose, August 7, 2016

2. The Buel-Town Building 1898 Marker

Photographed By Adam Margolis, July 27, 2018

3. The Buel-Town Building 1898 Marker

The marker can be seen on the left side of the entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2017, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 279 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 13, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 2. submitted on October 29, 2017, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 3. submitted on February 13, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.