19104th and BroadwayArchitect: Irving GillStyle: Greek Revival Nothing is more pleasant than the sound of softly rippling water. It instantly relaxes the weary and soothes the soul. Alonzo Horton agreed. In order for his guests, at the newly opened Horton House Hotel, to have a place to sit and enjoy the warm San Diego sun, […]
The Plaza Hotel (1925) 1037 Fourth Avenue Architect: L. Smith Architectural Style: Chicago Commercial Style Builder: Waldorf Building Company The name “Plaza Hotel” has always been synonymous with luxury, glamour and the opulent spirit of the Roaring 20s. Such was the case with San Diego’s version of the Plaza Hotel , which was built by […]
8th and K Street (1924)Petco Park (Now)Architect: Walter TrepteArchitectural Style: Early 20th Century Commercial It’s February, and Valentine’s Day is coming right up. What better (and more traditional) way to show your sweetie that you love her than by gifting her with sweets. From 1905 until 1951, there was no question as to where many […]
Grab your fellow leprechauns and don your green attire! Tradition returns as an authentic Irish celebration takes over the streets of San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter district. Full of Ireland’s humble jest and rowdy cheer, this treasured San Diego tradition brings back more Irish faire, lucky libations and outrageous shenanigans than ever seen before […]
Join the GQHF for an afternoon of Christmas Cheer Saturday 12/14! Explore Victorian Christmas displays at the Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton for free from 12-2pm!
The Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House and GQHF administrative offices will have shortened hours for the following holidays: Thanksgiving: Wednesday, November 73nd- Closing Early. Museum open 10-1pm. (last tour 12:30) Thursday, November 28th- Closed Friday, November 29th- Closed Christmas: Tuesday, December 24th- Closed Wednesday, December 25th- Closed Thursday, December 26th- Closed New Years: Tuesday, […]
The Art of Ironing The Chinese Laundry 1923 527 Fourth Avenue Architectural Style: Early 20th Century Commercial Architect: Unknown In the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the occupation of laundry worker was heavily identified with Chinese Americans. This identification became so prevalent that it became the stereotypical occupation […]
Jacob Weinberger United States Courthouse1913 | 329 F Street Architect: James Knox TaylorArchitectural Style: Classic Revival/Spanish Colonial(Mission) Revival At the turn of the 20th century, civic leaders were looking forward to the prosperity and growth that the impending Panama Canal would bring. Their hopes were that the promise of increased commerce would make San Diego […]
Travel back in time to explore 1880s San Diego Your kiddos will go plum crazy as you take a step back in time at the 24th annual Fall Back Festival, a Children’s Historical Street Faire, on Sunday November 3, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. The event proceeds […]
