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

Pacifica Hotel, 1910

Photographed By Dean Whittle, February 9, 2012

1. Pacifica Hotel, 1910 Marker

Inscription. This building has been the home to several hotels beginning with the Midland in 1914. Later it was known as the New York, Seery, and finally Pacifica. In the 1930’s, it catered to San Diego’s military personnel. From 1917 to 1928, part of the building was used as storage by several Chinese companies, and from 1925 to 1928, it housed the Pacific Dance Hall.

Erected by Gaslamp Quarter. (Marker Number 4.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.

Location. 32° 42.67′ N, 117° 9.66′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. Marker is on 4th Avenue south of Market Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 551 4th 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. Lester Hotel, 1906 (a few steps from this marker); Labor Temple Building, 1907 (within shouting distance of this marker); Chinese Laundry, 1923 (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Pie Bakery 1884 (within shouting distance of this marker); Broker's Building, 1889

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Montijo Building 1881 (within shouting distance of this marker); Bum - San Diego’s Official Town Dog / Greyfriars Bobby (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.

Pacifica Hotel and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dean Whittle, February 9, 2012

2. Pacifica Hotel and Marker

Marker is visible to the right of the entrance door.

Pacifica Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dean Whittle, February 9, 2012

3. Pacifica Hotel

Stairway to the Second Floor image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dean Whittle, February 9, 2012

4. Stairway to the Second Floor

Marque Sign - Pacifica Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dean Whittle, February 9, 2012

5. Marque Sign - Pacifica Hotel

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2012, by Dean Whittle of San Diego, California. This page has been viewed 619 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on February 9, 2012. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 9, 2012, by Dean Whittle of San Diego, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.