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

Cotheret Building, 1903

Photographed By Maja Tajima, February 16, 2012

1. Cotheret Building, 1903 Marker

Inscription. Throughout the Gaslamp, this is the only building with an original second story balcony. The upstairs has operated as rented rooms under the names of the Cotheret, Ardmore, and Gaslamp Hotel. The Canary Cottage, run by San Diego's most notorious madam, Ida Bailey, was behind this structure. The narrow alley to the right provided Bailey's patrons access to the cottage and the Pan Tan Gambling House.

Erected by Gaslamp Quarter. (Marker Number 8.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter series list.

Location. 32° 42.562′ N, 117° 9.758′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. Marker is on 4th Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 536 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. Frey Block, 1911 (here, next to this marker); Chinese Mission Building, 1927 (within shouting distance of this marker); Quong Building, 1913 (within shouting distance of this marker); Stone Lion (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Stone Lion

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(within shouting distance of this marker); First Emperor (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Horton Grand - Kahle Saddlery – 1886 (about 600 feet away); Quin Building, 1930 (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Photographed By Maja Tajima, February 16, 2012

2. Cotheret Building, 1903 Marker

Cotheret Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Maja Tajima, February 16, 2012

3. Cotheret Building

Alley to The Canary Cottage & <br> Pan Tan Gambling House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dean Whittle, February 23, 2012

4. Alley to The Canary Cottage &
Pan Tan Gambling House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2012, by Maja Tajima of San Diego, California. This page has been viewed 983 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 16, 2012, by Maja Tajima of San Diego, California. 4. submitted on February 23, 2012, by Dean Whittle of San Diego, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.