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

Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Assoc., 1911

Photographed by Maja Tajima, February 23, 2012

1. Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Assoc., 1911 Marker

Inscription. The original tenants of the two-story, Oriental-theme structure were the Gee Goon Tong, famous for their help in plotting the 1912 revolution which formed the Republic of China. The Benevolent Society was founded in 1920 as an outgrowth of the Tong, to serve the Chinese community.

Erected by Gaslamp Quarter. (Marker Number 88.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Asian Americans. In addition, it is included in the San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 32° 42.812′ N, 117° 9.753′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in the Gaslamp Quarter. It is on 3rd Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 428 3rd 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.

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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: Pete Wilson (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alonzo E. Horton (about 500 feet away); A San Diego Milestone (about 500 feet away); Paris Hotel (about 500 feet away); Ingle Building (about 500 feet away); Exchange Club (about 500 feet away); Balboa Theatre (about 500 feet away); Panama Cafe (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Photographed by Maja Tajima, February 23, 2012

2. Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Assoc., 1911 Marker

Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Assoc. Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Maja Tajima, February 23, 2012

3. Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Assoc. Building

Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2012, by Maja Tajima of San Diego, California. This page has been viewed 988 times since then and 12 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.