Lewis Brick Block - San Diego, CA
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N 32° 42.659 W 117° 09.617
11S E 484977 N 3619259
Located at 542 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Waymark Code: WMRR6D
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 07/28/2016
Views: 3
This building now houses a Frozen Yogurt shop. The plaque on the facade reads:
"59
THE LEWIS BRICK BLOCK
STINGAREE HOTEL, 1887
Known as the Lewis Brick Block, the upper
floors were referred to as the Stingaree Hotel
in reference to the area's red light district. The
main floor was used for a cigar and tobacco
shop, billiard hall and revival center. This
Victorian building is characterized by
decorative brick arches over the second story
windows and stepped brickwork along the
roofline."
Group that erected the marker: Gaslamp Quarter
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
542 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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