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

Labor Temple Building, 1907

Photographed by Keith Applewhite, December 22, 2012

1. Labor Temple Building, 1907 Marker

Inscription. This building was the meeting place for various unions, including those for bartenders, cigar makers, theatrical employees, and the Women Union Labor Leagues. Also home to the San Diego Machine Shop, which operated here for four years during the 1920s. Other tenants include the San Diego Board of Health and the Pacific Chemical Company. (Marker Number 13.)

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 1907.

Location. 32° 42.653′ N, 117° 9.66′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in the Gaslamp Quarter. It is on 4th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 743 4th 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.

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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: Chinese Laundry, 1923 (a few steps from this marker); Bum / Greyfriars Bobby / The “Tail” of Two Cities (within shouting distance of this marker); Pacifica Hotel, 1910 (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Pie Bakery 1884 (within shouting distance of this marker); William Heath Davis House, 1850 (within shouting distance of this marker); Quin Building, 1930 (within shouting distance of this marker); Horton Grand - Kahle Saddlery – 1886 (within shouting distance of this marker); Frey-Block (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 this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Labor Temple Building, 1907 and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Keith Applewhite, April 27, 2012

2. Labor Temple Building, 1907 and Marker

The marker is mounted on the pillar between the two entrance doors.

Photographed by Kevin W., January 25, 2025

3. Labor Temple Building, 1907 Marker

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 467 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 5, 2021, by Keith Applewhite of Laguna Beach, California. 3. submitted on February 10, 2025, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.