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

Lester Hotel, 1906

Photographed By Dean Whittle, February 16, 2012

1. Lester Hotel, 1906 Marker

Inscription. The first floor of this building has a colorful tenant history. The Goodwill Bar operated from 1906 to 1945. In 1945, Mike McIntosh and Sam Dini purchased the business. They were responsible for the "McDini" corned beef sandwhich of local fame. In 1923, Aurelis Abito opened the International Pool Hall. Abito was a pioneer member of San Diego's Philipino Community. The second floor was known as Hotel Lester from 1915 to 1984. (Marker Number 5.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 32° 42.68′ N, 117° 9.66′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. Marker is at the intersection of Market Street and 4th Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Market Street. The building is located on the southeast corner of intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 417 Market Street, 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. Pacifica Hotel, 1910 (a few steps from this marker); Broker's Building, 1889 (within shouting distance of this marker); Labor Temple Building, 1907 (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Pie Bakery 1884

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

(within shouting distance of this marker); Chinese Laundry, 1923 (within shouting distance of this marker); Montijo Building 1881 (within shouting distance of this marker); Timkin Building, 1894 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lewis Brick Block (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Lester Hotel and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dean Whittle, February 16, 2012

2. Lester Hotel and Marker

Marker is visible to right of the entrance door.

Lester Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dean Whittle, February 16, 2012

3. Lester Hotel

Photographed By Dean Whittle, February 16, 2012

4. Lester Hotel

The Lester Hotel can be seen on left. The Frey Block building on right. In the distance the Horton Grand Hotel is visible.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2012, by Dean Whittle of San Diego, California. This page has been viewed 832 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 16, 2012, by Dean Whittle of San Diego, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.