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Horton Grand - Kahle Saddlery – 1886

Historic Building

By Dean Whittle, January 5, 2012

1. Horton Grand - Kahle Saddlery – 1886 Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

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.

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.

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

Horton Grand - Kahle Saddlery – 1886 Marker and Reconstruction Plaque image. Click for full size.

By Dean Whittle, January 5, 2012

2. Horton Grand - Kahle Saddlery – 1886 Marker and Reconstruction Plaque

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); 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); Callan Hotel 1878 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Horton Grand Hotel image. Click for full size.

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

Horton Grand Hotel Entrance image. Click for full size.

By Dean Whittle, January 5, 2012

4. Horton Grand Hotel Entrance

Kahle Saddlery Hotel <br>Built 1886<br>Reconstructed 1986 image. Click for full size.

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

By Dean Whittle, January 5, 2012

6. Horton Grand Hotel

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.

Windows From the Original Kahle Saddlery Hotel image. Click for full size.

By Dean Whittle, January 9, 2012

8. Windows From the Original Kahle Saddlery Hotel

Kahle Saddlery Stained Glass Windows image. Click for full size.

By Dean Whittle, January 9, 2012

9. Kahle Saddlery Stained Glass Windows

Horton Grand - Kahle Saddlery – Grand Staircase image. Click for full size.

By Denise Boose, August 7, 2016

10. Horton Grand - Kahle Saddlery – Grand Staircase

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 781 times since then and 42 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.