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

Simmons Hotel, 1906

Photographed by Adam Margolis, November 27, 2021

1. Simmons Hotel, 1906 Marker

Inscription. This three-story brick structure consists of a composition roof with an eighteen-inch parapet on top. It was constructed in close conjunction with the nearly identical building next to it. The first floor has been used for stores, consisting of a wallpaper and paint store, a grocer and a furniture store, to name a few. The upper two floors have been used as a hotel, with names such as the Burbank, the Prescott and the Hotel North.

Erected by Gaslamp Quarter. (Marker Number 79.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter series list.

Location. 32° 42.662′ N, 117° 9.562′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in the Gaslamp Quarter. It is on Sixth Avenue south of Market Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 540 Sixth Avenue, San Diego CA 92101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Peninsular

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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: Sterling Hardware Building, 1887 (a few steps from this marker); The New York Hotel, 1887 (within shouting distance of this marker); Higgins-Begole Building, 1873 (within shouting distance of this marker); I.O.O.F. Building, 1882 (within shouting distance of this marker); Produce Market, 1918 (within shouting distance of this marker); Lowenstein Building, 1887 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Lincoln Hotel 1913 (about 300 feet away); The Lewis Brick Block (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, November 27, 2021

2. Simmons Hotel, 1906 Marker

Photographed by Adam Margolis, November 27, 2021

3. Simmons Hotel, 1906 Marker

Simmons Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, November 27, 2021

4. Simmons Hotel

The marker is located directly behind the lamppost. This view is from across the street from the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 417 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 13, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.