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

Casa de Thomas Addition

1930

— Gaslamp Quarter —

Casa de Thomas Addition Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Maja Tajima, February 16, 2012

1. Casa de Thomas Addition Marker

Inscription. While it appears to be part of the Quin Building, this structure is actually a separate addition built by Thomas Quin. Between 1930 and 1944, it was leased to several proprietors, and operated as an automobile service garage known as the Empire Garage. In 1944, Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Company used it for auxiliary storage space. It continued to serve as a warehouse for several years, then was converted for use as a restaurant. (Marker Number 7.)

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 1930.

Location. 32° 42.721′ N, 117° 9.291′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in East Village. It is on 4th Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 520 4th 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: Simmons Hotel, 1906 (approx. ¼ mile away); I.O.O.F. Building, 1882 (approx. ¼ mile away); Sterling Hardware Building, 1887 (approx. ¼ mile away); The New York Hotel, 1887 (approx. ¼ mile away); George Hill Building, 1897 (approx. 0.3 miles away); St. James Hotel (approx. 0.3 miles away); Produce Market, 1918 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sheldon Block, 1888 (approx.

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0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Photographed by Maja Tajima, February 16, 2012

2. Casa de Thomas Addition Marker

Casa de Thomas Addition image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Maja Tajima, February 16, 2012

3. Casa de Thomas Addition

The Casa de Thomas Addition is seen here to the right of the attached Quin Building.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2012, by Maja Tajima of San Diego, California. This page has been viewed 1,055 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 16, 2012, by Maja Tajima of San Diego, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.