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

Stone Lion

Photographed By Adam Margolis, July 20, 2022

1. Stone Lion Marker

Inscription. This pair of large stone lions made of granite from Mount Tai, which is considered the holiest mountain in China, has been placed in front of SDCHM and Extension. The stone lions are a gift to the city of San Diego from the Founding Executive Director of SDCHM, Dr. Alexander Chuang and Mrs. Agnes Chuang. The stone lions will serve as the Landmark of the Asian Pacific Historic District in the city. Special Thanks to the County of San Diego for funding the installation of the stone lions and to Joseph Wong for his contributions in architectural guidance June 18, 2016

Erected 2016.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Asian Americans.

Location. 32° 42.571′ N, 117° 9.723′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. Marker is on 3rd Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. A different marker also named Stone Lion (a few steps from this marker); Chinese Mission Building, 1927 (a few steps from this marker); Quong Building, 1913 (a few steps from this marker); First Emperor (within shouting distance of this marker); Cotheret Building, 1903

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Frey Block, 1911 (within shouting distance of this marker); Horton Grand - Kahle Saddlery – 1886 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Heath Davis House, 1850 (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

More about this marker. This listing is for the westernmost of the two lion sculptures, the one closest to the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum.

Stone Lion and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, July 20, 2022

2. Stone Lion and Marker

San Diego Chinese Historical Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, July 20, 2022

3. San Diego Chinese Historical Museum

Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 14, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.