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

The Combination Store

1880

— Gaslamp Quarter —

Combination Store Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 5, 2025

1. Combination Store Marker

Inscription. Constructed in 1880, the Combination Store is one of the oldest brick structures still standing in the Gaslamp District, dating further back than the Yuma. Originally, the building was built for one store, and had a 36-inch parapet, a metal cornice, and a frame porch extending to the street. It was first known as the New York and Boston Combination Company, specializing in dry goods and clothing. In 1914, the building was divided into two stores. Later, the parapet was shortened and the porch was removed. (Marker Number 52.)

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 1880.

Location. 32° 42.717′ N, 117° 9.602′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in the Gaslamp Quarter. It is on Fifth Avenue north of Market Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 818 Fifth Ave, 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: The Yuma Building, 1882 (a few steps from this marker); The McGurck Block, 1887 (a few steps from this marker); The Backesto Building, 1873 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Casino Theatre, 1912 (within shouting distance of this marker); I.O.O.F. Building, 1882 (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Old City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Timkin Building, 1894 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cole Block Building, 1892 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 5, 2025

2. Combination Store Marker

The Combination Store image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, July 5, 2025

3. The Combination Store

Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 95 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 28, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.