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

I.O.O.F. Building, 1882

Photographed by Dean Whittle, January 12, 2012

1. I.O.O.F. Building, 1882 Marker

Inscription. A joint effort of the Masonic and Odd Fellows Lodges, this Classical Revival-style building required nearly a decade to complete due to a lack of money and materials. A parade kicked off the long awaited laying of the cornerstone, into which was placed a casket containing valuable coins, historic documents, and even a stone from Solomon’s Temple. The lodges shared the second floor until the Mason’s moved to a new hall in 1910.

Erected by Gaslamp Quarter. (Marker Number 77.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 32° 42.698′ N, 117° 9.571′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in the Gaslamp Quarter. It is at the intersection of Market Street and 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Market Street. Marker is mounted on the front of the building facing Market Street. The building sits on the northwest corner. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 530 Market

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Street, 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 McGurck Block, 1887 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Combination Store (within shouting distance of this marker); The Yuma Building, 1882 (within shouting distance of this marker); Simmons Hotel, 1906 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Backesto Building, 1873 (within shouting distance of this marker); Sterling Hardware Building, 1887 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Casino Theatre, 1912 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Timkin Building, 1894 (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Also see . . . The Gaslamp Quarter and Its History.

I.O.O.F. Building Entrance and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dean Whittle, January 12, 2012

2. I.O.O.F. Building Entrance and Marker

The I.O.O.F. Building is one of many historic buildings located in the Gaslamp Quarter Historic District. (Submitted on January 14, 2012, by Dean Whittle of San Diego, California.)

Photographed by Dean Whittle, January 12, 2012

3. I.O.O.F. Building, 1882 Marker

I.O.O.F. Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dean Whittle, January 12, 2012

4. I.O.O.F. Building

Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2012, by Dean Whittle of San Diego, California. This page has been viewed 1,025 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 14, 2012, by Dean Whittle of San Diego, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.