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“Live! The Colorful Characters of San Diego’s Historic Gaslamp Quarter!”

Posted on by Gaslamp Foundation
26
Jun

Known by many names like “Rabbitville”,“New Town,” and the “Stingaree,” San Diego’s “Gaslamp Quarter” as it is known today has a varied and storied past. Join us on Wednesday, July 10th at 7 PM for our next “History Talks!” Lecture and see the colorful history of the Gaslamp brought to life by our very own […]

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Landmarks

From Jessop’s, to Dime Store, to Hardware Emporium

Posted on by Gaslamp Foundation
19
Feb

San Diego Hardware Building 1910 840-50 5th Avenue Architectural Style – Modern T.W. Coates, Builder The property located on 840-50 5th has had many owners and many uses, but none, with one exception, has stayed very long. Originally, it was sold by Alonzo Horton to Captain Samuel Dunnells in 1868. Captain Dunnells was an early […]

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