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

Paris Hotel

1910

Photographed by Kevin W., January 25, 2025

1. Paris Hotel Marker

Inscription.
From 1910 to 1918, Muchleisen Tent and Awning Company, located in this two-story brick building supplied awnings for several buildings in the Gaslamp District. It later became Western Leather Supply, which operated at the site until 1930. Various tenants have occupied the ground floor since, including Club Tokyo and El Indio Shop, featuring Mexican food. The second floor has been rented rooms since 1911, when it was known as the Washington Hotel, and later the Paris Hotel.

Erected by Gaslamp Quarter. (Marker Number 14.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 32° 42.804′ 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 just south of F Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 759 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: Ingle Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Exchange Club (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fritz Building, 1873 (within shouting distance of this marker);

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The Loring Building, 1873 (within shouting distance of this marker); Pat’s Little Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); Llewelyn Building, 1887 (within shouting distance of this marker); Mercantile Building, 1894 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Panama Cafe (about 300 feet away). 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).

Paris Hotel and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., January 25, 2025

2. Paris Hotel and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2025, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 205 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 8, 2025, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.