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

Carriage Works, 1890

Carriage Works Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Keith Applewhite, May 11, 2014

1. Carriage Works Marker

Inscription. Constructed to house the wholesale business of Todd and Hawley, which operated here until 1902. Their stock was purchased by Lyons Implement Company, which carried a complete line of Studebaker vehicles, including buggies and wagons. Along with Lyons, San Diego Gas & Electric, San Diego Farm and Dairy Supply, a tent and awning company and Volunteers of America have occupied the building. (Marker Number 127.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 32° 42.749′ N, 117° 9.657′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in the Gaslamp Quarter. It is at the intersection of G Street and 4th Street, on the right when traveling east on G Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 G Street, 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: Old City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cole Block Building, 1892 (within shouting distance of this marker); Llewelyn Building, 1887 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Casino Theatre, 1912 (about 300 feet away); The Backesto Building, 1873 (about 300 feet away); The Yuma Building, 1882 (about 300 feet away); Paris Hotel

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(about 300 feet away); Pat’s Little Theater (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

More about this marker. Was replaced at one time. Was originally #12 of the San Diego Gaslamp District Marker Collection

Photographed by Craig Baker, 2018

2. Carriage Works Marker

The marker is on the corner of the building, at far right.

Carriage Works, 1890 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., January 25, 2025

3. Carriage Works, 1890 Marker

Carriage Works Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Keith Applewhite, May 18, 2012

4. Carriage Works Building

City of San Diego Historical Site No. 127 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, 2018

5. City of San Diego Historical Site No. 127

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2021, by Keith Applewhite of Laguna Beach, California. This page has been viewed 304 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 5, 2021, by Keith Applewhite of Laguna Beach, California. 2. submitted on May 11, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on February 10, 2025, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 4. submitted on May 5, 2021, by Keith Applewhite of Laguna Beach, California. 5. submitted on May 11, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.