San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Horton Grand - Kahle Saddlery – 1886
Historic Building
Erected by Gaslamp Quarter. (Marker Number 93.)
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 1907.
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. Quin Building, 1930 (a few steps from this marker); Bum - San Diego’s Official Town Dog / Greyfriars Bobby
(within shouting distance of this marker); William Heath Davis House, 1850 (within shouting distance of this marker); Chinese Laundry, 1923 (within shouting distance of this marker); Labor Temple Building, 1907 (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Pie Bakery 1884 (within shouting distance of this marker); Yamada Building, 1869 (within shouting distance of this marker); Pacifica Hotel, 1910 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

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 913 times since then and 64 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.