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

Produce Market, 1918

Produce Market Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, November 27, 2021

1. Produce Market Marker

Inscription. Holding true to its name, the Produce Market building has been the home to various produce companies. One of its more notable proprietors was the Nason Sales Company. They were the first company to import bananas into San Diego directly from Honolulu. The building is representative of mid-twentieth century warehouses. Its appearance has been kept up so well that no renovations were required during Gaslamp's revitalization.

Erected by Gaslamp Quarter. (Marker Number 82.)

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.

Location. 32° 42.619′ N, 117° 9.562′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in the Gaslamp Quarter. It is at the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Island Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Sixth Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 456 Sixth Avenue, 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: The New York Hotel, 1887 (within shouting distance of this marker); Sterling Hardware Building, 1887 (within shouting distance of this marker); Higgins-Begole Building, 1873

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Simmons Hotel, 1906 (within shouting distance of this marker); Callan Hotel 1878 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Yamada Building, 1869 (about 300 feet away); The Lincoln Hotel 1913 (about 300 feet away); Lowenstein Building, 1887 (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Photographed by Adam Margolis

2. Produce Market Marker

This view is looking south with the marker on the pillar facing east.

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 279 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 13, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.