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

The Lewis Brick Block

Stingaree Hotel, 1887

Photographed by Denise Boose, August 7, 2016

1. The Lewis Brick Block Marker

Inscription. Known as the Lewis Brick Block, the upper floors were referred to as the Stingaree Hotel in reference to the area's red-light district. The main floor was used for a cigar and tobacco shop, billiard hall and revival center. This Victorian building is characterized by decorative brick arches over the second story windows and stepped brickwork along the roof line.

Erected by Gaslamp Quarter Association, Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation, San Diego Historical Society. (Marker Number 59.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter series list.

Location. 32° 42.66′ N, 117° 9.623′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in the Gaslamp Quarter. It is on 5th Avenue north of Island Avenue, on the right. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 542 5th Avenue, San Diego CA 92101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Peninsular Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Lincoln Hotel 1913 (a few steps from this marker); Lowenstein Building, 1887 (a few steps from this marker); Montijo Building 1881 (a few steps from this marker); Yamada Building, 1869

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Timkin Building, 1894 (within shouting distance of this marker); Higgins-Begole Building, 1873 (within shouting distance of this marker); Chinese Laundry, 1923 (within shouting distance of this marker); Callan Hotel 1878 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Photographed by Denise Boose, August 7, 2016

2. The Lewis Brick Block Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, August 7, 2016

3. The Lewis Brick Block Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2017, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 424 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 29, 2017, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.