Marina in San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Frey-Block
1911
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 5, 2025
1. Frey-Block Marker
the Oldest Live Jazz Club
in San Diego
Rehabilitation 1980
Architect Milford Wayne Donaldson
Contractor Modern Kitchens and Construction
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1980.
Location. 32° 42.681′ N, 117° 9.671′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in Marina. It is at the intersection of Fourth Street and Market Street, on the right when traveling south on Fourth Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 345 Market Street, 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pacifica Hotel, 1910 (within shouting distance of this marker); Brokers Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Pie Bakery 1884 (within shouting distance of this marker); Labor Temple Building, 1907 (within shouting distance of this marker); Chinese Laundry, 1923 (within shouting distance of this marker); Montijo Building 1881 (within shouting distance of this marker); Bum / Greyfriars Bobby / The Tail of Two Cities (within shouting
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Lester Hotel (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. The marker is located at the corner of Fourth and Market Street, facing east towards Fourth st.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.
Also see . . . From Junk to Java. A good article that highlights some history of the Crossroads jazz club.
In 1970, the Frey Block was rehabilitated to its present state. Early on, one of the most significant cultural and historical landmarks, the Crossroads Bar, was located at the location. The Crossroads, a mecca for live jazz music, and credited for preserving the genre, was forced to close in 1984, because of noise complaints. Many great local jazz artists played at the Crossroads, including Walter Fuller and Fro Brigham.(Submitted on July 17, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon.)
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 5, 2025
2. Frey-Block Marker
The marker is small but can be seen on the white face of Frey-Block facing Fourth St in the photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 89 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
