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

Foresman & Hoke Building

Photographed by Craig Baker, February 15, 2021

1. Foresman & Hoke Building Marker

Inscription. Constructed in 1909, this building has seen many businesses over the years. Foresman & Hoke used the building as a hardware store, but the building was also used as a tinning shop and plumbing business. The upstairs was used as a social hall and was later converted to apartments. In 1994 the two story building was completely refurbished, including seismic upgrades.

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 1909.

Location. 34° 6.397′ N, 117° 48.546′ 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: Sipple Building (here, next to this marker); The Johnstone Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Walterscheid Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Sipple Block Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Santa Fe Depot (within

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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 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Dimas.

Foresman & Hoke Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, February 15, 2021

2. Foresman & Hoke 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 306 times since then and 14 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.