Lower State in Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Gutierrez Drug Store
Photographed By Craig Baker, November 10, 2023
1. Gutierrez Drug Store Marker
Oldest established drug store in Southern California, founded 1855 by Benigno Gutierrez.
Commemorating one hundred years’ service to community, July 10, 1955.
Erected 1955 by Native Daughters of the Golden West.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 34° 25.112′ N, 119° 41.882′ W. Marker is in Santa Barbara, California, in Santa Barbara County. It is in Lower State. Marker is at the intersection of State Street and Ortega Street, on the left when traveling north on State Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 635 State St, Santa Barbara CA 93101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pacific Produce Company Doors (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); De La Guerra Plaza (about 700 feet away); Pacific Produce Company (about 700 feet away); The Oreña Adobe (approx. 0.2 miles away); Casa Covarrubas (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hotel Virginia (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jose Lobero's Opera House (approx. ¼ mile away); Santa Barbara Presidio (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Barbara.
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Photographed By Craig Baker, November 10, 2023
2. Gutierrez Drug Store Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, November 10, 2023
3. Gutierrez Drug Store building
Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 12, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
