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Horton Grand - Kahle Saddlery – 1886
Historic Building
Photographed By Dean Whittle, January 5, 2012
1. Horton Grand - Kahle Saddlery – 1886 Marker
Inscription.
Horton Grand - Kahle Saddlery – 1886. Historic Building. San Diego’s oldest Victorian hotel, the Grand Hotel was renamed the Hotel Horton in 1907, and is now the Horton Grand. In 1981, the Horton and the Kahle Saddlery, both located at different sites and slated for demolition, were disassembled, moved here, and restored. They were reopened side by side in 1986. The facelift restored the oak staircase of the Horton, the Saddlery’s stained glass windows, and the bay windows of both. . This historical marker was erected by Gaslamp Quarter. It is in San Diego in San Diego County California
San Diego’s oldest Victorian hotel, the Grand Hotel was renamed the Hotel Horton in 1907, and is now the Horton Grand. In 1981, the Horton and the Kahle Saddlery, both located at different sites and slated for demolition, were disassembled, moved here, and restored. They were reopened side by side in 1986. The facelift restored the oak staircase of the Horton, the Saddlery’s stained glass windows, and the bay windows of both.
Location. 32° 42.63′ N, 117° 9.67′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. Marker is at the intersection of Island Avenue and 4th Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Island Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 311 Island Avenue, San Diego CA 92101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker.
2. Horton Grand - Kahle Saddlery – 1886 Marker and Reconstruction Plaque
Photographed By Dean Whittle, January 5, 2012
3. Horton Grand Hotel
Built 1886
Reconstructed 1986
Developer: Dan Wick Pearson
Architect: Milford Wayne Donaldson
General Contractor: M. H. Golden Company
Historic Reservation: Vincent Gonzales
Interior Design: Billy Riley
Photographed By Dean Whittle, January 5, 2012
4. Horton Grand Hotel Entrance
Photographed By Dean Whittle, February 23, 2012
5. Kahle Saddlery Hotel Built 1886 Reconstructed 1986
Developer: Dan Wick Pearson
Architect: Milford Wayne Donaldson
General Contractor: M.H. Golden Company
Historic Restoration: Vincent Gonzales
Interior Design: Billy Riley
Photographed By Dean Whittle, January 5, 2012
6. Horton Grand Hotel
Photographed By Dean Whittle, January 5, 2012
7. Horton Grand Hotel
Bum - San Diego's Official Dog statue is seen in the foreground. See "Nearby Marker" for additional information.
Photographed By Dean Whittle, January 9, 2012
8. Windows From the Original Kahle Saddlery Hotel
Photographed By Dean Whittle, January 9, 2012
9. Kahle Saddlery Stained Glass Windows
Photographed By Denise Boose, August 7, 2016
10. Horton Grand - Kahle Saddlery – Grand Staircase
Photographed By Denise Boose, August 7, 2016
11. Horton Grand - Kahle Saddlery – 1886 Marker
Sunshine, the unique paper-mache horse was brought around the horn by Mr. John F. Kahle. For 79 years Sunshine greeted the many famous patrons of the saddlery shop which included Tom Mix, Roy Rogers, Leo Carillo and Jackie Coogan just to name a few.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2012, by Dean Whittle of San Diego, California. This page has been viewed 1,102 times since then and 138 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 6, 2012, by Dean Whittle of San Diego, California. 5. submitted on February 23, 2012, by Dean Whittle of San Diego, California. 6, 7. submitted on January 6, 2012, by Dean Whittle of San Diego, California. 8, 9. submitted on January 13, 2012, by Dean Whittle of San Diego, California. 10, 11. submitted on October 29, 2017, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.