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

Panama Cafe

1907

Paris Hotel Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., January 25, 2025

1. Paris Hotel Marker

Inscription.
The south hall of this building was first occupied by the Coffee Club Association which was dedicated to establishing places for refreshment without liquor or tobacco. From 1917 to 1954, Crane's Panama Lunchroom, known as Panama Café to the regular patrons, was a popular restaurant here. The north hall of the building was used as a sporting goods shop.

Erected by Gaslamp Quarter. (Marker Number 17.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 32° 42.852′ N, 117° 9.657′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in the Gaslamp Quarter. It is on Fourth Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 827 Fourth 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: Exchange Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Ingle Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Ingersoll-Tutton Building, 1894 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Onyx Hotel (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Balboa Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Mercantile Building, 1894 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Louis Bank of Commerce (about 300 feet away); Nesmith-Greely Building (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Panama Cafe and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., January 25, 2025

2. Panama Cafe and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2025, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 8, 2025, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 2. submitted on February 9, 2025, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.