Yamada Building - San Diego, CA
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N 32° 42.643 W 117° 09.608
11S E 484992 N 3619229
Located at 516 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Waymark Code: WMRR42
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 07/27/2016
Views: 2
The plaque on this building reads:
"61
YAMADA BUILDING, 1869
Although this building was not originally built
by or used by Oriental tenants, it has found its
home in the Asian community due to a
succession of Japanese owners beginning in
1920. Under various proprietors, the structure
was used primarily as a theatre and billiard
hall. The building gets its name from Frank
Yamada who operated Frank's place, a billiard
hall, beginning in 1950."
Group that erected the marker: Gaslamp Quarter
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
516 Fifth Ave,
San Diego, CA USA
92101
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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