San Dimas in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Sipple Building

Photographed by Craig Baker, February 15, 2021

1. Sipple Building Marker

Inscription. The original brick building was constructed in 1904 by the Sipple Brothers, merchants from Azusa. The lower floor was divided into four stores for groceries, dry goods, candy, and a soda fountain. The San Dimas Rooming House on the second floor had eight small apartments. In 1914 the San Dimas Post Office was re-located into the building and remained there until 1932. In 1998 the building was razed and replaced with a modern structure using similar architectural elements and faced with bricks from the original building. The city-owned 2nd floor provided apartment units for senior citizens.

Erected by San Dimas Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.

Location. 34° 6.398′ N, 117° 48.548′ W. Marker is in San Dimas, California, in Los Angeles County. It is on Bonita Avenue just east of Monte Vista Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 164 W Bonita Ave, San Dimas CA 91773, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Transverse 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: Foresman & Hoke Building (here, next to this marker); The Johnstone Building (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Sipple Block Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Walterscheid Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Santa Fe Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); San Dimas Grain Company (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bank of San Dimas (within shouting distance of this marker); San Dimas Fruit Exchange (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Dimas.

The Sipple Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, February 15, 2021

2. The Sipple Building and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 323 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 19, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.