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

Quong Building, 1913

Photographed By Maja Tajima, February 23, 2012

1. Quong Building, 1913 Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The Quong Building is not only an historical structure, it has also been the site of archeological digs. The building gets its name from Mow Yuen Quong, a business man who operated the structure from 1889 to 1928. The building has been listed in city directories as being used for an opium den, a restaurant, and an Oriental merchandise store, all during Quong's operation. Later years saw the building used as a house of prostitution run by the infamous Mary Smith.

Erected by Gaslamp Quarter. (Marker Number 87.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 32° 42.572′ N, 117° 9.736′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. Marker is on 3rd Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 416 3rd 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. Chinese Mission Building, 1927 (here, next to this marker); Stone Lion

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(a few steps from this marker); Cotheret Building, 1903 (within shouting distance of this marker); Frey Block, 1911 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Stone Lion (within shouting distance of this marker); First Emperor (within shouting distance of this marker); Horton Grand - Kahle Saddlery – 1886 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Quin Building, 1930 (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Photographed By Maja Tajima, February 23, 2012

2. Quong Building, 1913 Marker

Quong Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Maja Tajima, February 23, 2012

3. Quong Building

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2012, by Maja Tajima of San Diego, California. This page has been viewed 767 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 24, 2012, by Maja Tajima of San Diego, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.