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

Pete Wilson

— Horton Walk —

Photographed by Adam Margolis

1. Pete Wilson Marker

Inscription. San Diego's success stems from the foresight of optimistic and dauntless leaders. One of the brightest and best was Mayor Pete Wilson, who reawakened downtown and led collaborative efforts that produces a vibrant urban place, a place where families can grow and a diverse, urban population can live, work, play and learn. His strong character, vision and passion and improving the city attracted support from civic boosters, business leaders and the public. He set high standards, recognized diversity and made government-more efficient, effective and productive, opening opportunities for all. Downtown redevelopment is one of his proudest achievements.

California State Assemblyman, 1967-1971
Pete Wilson Mayor, City of San Diego, 1971-1983
United States Senator, 1983-1991
Governor, State of California, 1991-1999

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics.

Location. 32° 42.887′ N, 117° 9.757′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in the Gaslamp Quarter. It is on Broadway, on the left when traveling east.

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Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: A San Diego Milestone (within shouting distance of this marker); Alonzo E. Horton (within shouting distance of this marker); Balboa Theatre (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Assoc., 1911 (about 500 feet away); US Grant Hotel (about 500 feet away); Lawyer's Block Building (about 500 feet away); Panama Cafe (about 600 feet away); Exchange Club (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Also see . . . The most controversial thing about Gov. Pete Wilson’s statue (LA Times, Dec. 13, 2020).

Pete Wilson statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Adam Margolis

2. Pete Wilson statue

The marker is just to the left of the statue.

Full title: Column: The most controversial thing about Gov. Pete Wilson’s statue is its dull irrelevance (Submitted on August 14, 2024.)

Pete Wilson and A San Diego Milestone Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., January 25, 2025

3. Pete Wilson and A San Diego Milestone Markers

Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 3. submitted on January 25, 2025, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.