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

George Hill Building, 1897

Photographed by Dean Whittle, January 12, 2012

1. George Hill Building, 1897 Marker

Inscription. This three-story structure was built to replace the landmark Horton’s Hall, which was partially destroyed by fire. The building was designed for five storerooms on the first floor, and thirty offices on the upper floors. The San Diego Normal School, now San Diego State University, once leased space on the upper floors. In 1920, the Ratner Cap Manufacturing Company, the fifth largest operation of its kind in the U.S. and first on the West Coast, moved in. Ratner’s later bought the copyrights to the Hang Ten trade name and footprint design.

Erected by Gaslamp Quarter. (Marker Number 75.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • 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 1920.

Location. 32° 42.81′ N, 117° 9.56′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in the Gaslamp Quarter. It is at the intersection of 6th Avenue and F Street, on the right when traveling south on 6th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 545 6th Avenue, 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: Sheldon Block, 1888 (within shouting distance of this marker);

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William Penn Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Marston Block, 1881 (within shouting distance of this marker); Pierce-Field Building (within shouting distance of this marker); St. James Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Hubbell Building (about 300 feet away); Mercantile Building, 1894 (about 300 feet away); Nesmith-Greely Building (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Keating Building (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . The Gaslamp Quarter and Its History. (Submitted on January 13, 2012, by Dean Whittle of San Diego, California.)

Photographed by Dean Whittle, January 12, 2012

2. George Hill Building, 1897 Marker

George Hill Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dean Whittle, January 12, 2012

3. George Hill Building

Looking West on F Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dean Whittle, January 12, 2012

4. Looking West on F Street

The George Hill Building is seen on the left and the Sheldon Block Building is seen on the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2012, by Dean Whittle of San Diego, California. This page has been viewed 1,078 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 13, 2012, by Dean Whittle of San Diego, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.