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

Royal Pie Bakery 1884

Photographed by Denise Boose, August 7, 2016

1. Royal Pie Bakery 1884 Marker

Inscription. Originally known as the San Diego Steam Cracker Factory, this brick structure has remained a bakery since its construction in 1884. During the first part of the 20th century, when the Gaslamp was deteriorating into a red-light district, the upper floor housed the notorious Empire Hotel, and later the Anchor Hotel. In 1920, Alois Kuhnel and F.A. Smith purchased the bakery. They were partners until 1939. The building was sold to Alois Kuhnel in 1950.

Erected by Gaslamp Quarter Association, Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation, San Diego Historical Society. (Marker Number 9.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.

Location. 32° 42.661′ N, 117° 9.683′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in Marina. It is on 4th Ave south of Market Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 554 4th Ave, San Diego CA 92101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: Labor Temple Building, 1907 (within shouting distance of this marker); Pacifica Hotel, 1910 (within shouting distance of this marker); Frey-Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Chinese Laundry, 1923 (within shouting distance of this marker); Bum / Greyfriars Bobby / The “Tail” of Two Cities (within shouting distance of this marker); Horton Grand - Kahle Saddlery – 1886 (within shouting distance of this marker); Quin Building, 1930 (within shouting distance of this marker); William Heath Davis House, 1850 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Lester Hotel (was within shouting distance of

Photographed by Denise Boose, August 7, 2016

2. Royal Pie Bakery 1884 Marker

this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Denise Boose, August 7, 2016

3. Royal Pie Bakery 1884 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 779 times since then and 36 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.