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

Ingle Building

Golden Lion Tavern, 1906

Photographed by Kevin W., January 25, 2025

1. Ingle Building Marker

Inscription. For many years, the bottom floor of this building was known as the Golden Lion Tavern, its legacy still evident in the original lion sculptures near the entrance and along the outer walls. The stained glass windows on Fourth Avenue and some of the flooring are original as well. In 1980, the second floor was destroyed by fire. During its reconstruction, a salvaged glass dome, originally created for the Elks Club in San Francisco in 1906, was installed. The replicated mural on the outer wall depicts the camaraderie found in the Golden Lion during the early years of the Gaslamp Quarter.

Erected by Gaslamp Quarter. (Marker Number 15.)

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 1906.

Location. 32° 42.824′ N, 117° 9.657′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in the Gaslamp Quarter. It is at the intersection of Fourth Avenue and F Street, on the left when traveling south on Fourth Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 801 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

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: Exchange Club (a few steps from this marker); Paris Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Panama Cafe (within shouting distance of this marker); The Loring Building, 1873 (within shouting distance of this marker); Ingersoll-Tutton Building, 1894 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fritz Building, 1873 (within shouting distance of this marker); Mercantile Building, 1894 (within shouting distance of this marker); Pat’s Little Theater (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Keating Building (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . The Lion Roars Again!. Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation's history of this building. (Submitted on February 9, 2025, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)

Ingle Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., January 25, 2025

2. Ingle Building and Marker

The marker is to the left of the door.

Photographed by Craig Baker

3. Ingle Building and Marker

The marker is to the left of the door. The stained glass windows are at left, and the mural is to the right.

Photographed by Craig Baker

4. Glass Dome

Originally created for the Elks Club in San Francisco.

Ingle Building / Golden Lion Tavern image. Click for full size.

Public Domain

5. Ingle Building / Golden Lion Tavern

Lion sculptures near the entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2025, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 229 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2025, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 13, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.