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

Chinese Laundry, 1923

Photographed by Maja Tajima, February 9, 2012

1. Chinese Laundry, 1923 Marker

Inscription. The south half of this building was the Hop Lee Chong Laundry, a Chinese laundry in continuous use from the building's construction in 1923 until 1964. The north half was the home of several Oriental businesses such as the "American Company", "Sunset Company", and "Tuck and Tong Herb Company". It also served as living quarters for local Oriental tenants, including various operators of the laundry.

Erected by Gaslamp Quarter. (Marker Number 2.)

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 1923.

Location. 32° 42.65′ N, 117° 9.653′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in the Gaslamp Quarter. It is on 4th Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 527 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: Labor Temple Building, 1907 (a few steps from this marker); Bum / Greyfriars Bobby / The “Tail” of Two Cities (a few steps from this marker); William Heath Davis House, 1850 (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Quin Building, 1930 (within shouting distance of this marker); Pacifica Hotel, 1910 (within shouting distance of this marker); Horton Grand - Kahle Saddlery – 1886 (within shouting distance of this marker); Yamada Building, 1869 (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Pie Bakery 1884 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Photographed by Maja Tajima, February 9, 2012

2. Chinese Laundry, 1923 Marker

Chinese Laundry Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Maja Tajima, February 16, 2012

3. Chinese Laundry Building

Photographed by Maja Tajima, February 16, 2012

4. Chinese Laundry Building

The Chinese Laundry building is seen here on the right, with the Pacifica Hotel on the far left.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2012, by Maja Tajima of San Diego, California. This page has been viewed 1,415 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 15, 2012, by Maja Tajima of San Diego, California. 3, 4. submitted on February 16, 2012, by Maja Tajima of San Diego, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.