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. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. 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. Marker 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.

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 - San Diego’s Official Town Dog / Greyfriars Bobby (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); Quin Building, 1930 (within shouting distance of this marker); Horton Grand - Kahle Saddlery – 1886 (within shouting distance of this marker); Lester Hotel, 1906 (within shouting distance

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of this marker); The Lewis Brick Block (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

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.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2021, by Keith Applewhite of Laguna Beach, California. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 5, 2021, by Keith Applewhite of Laguna Beach, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.