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Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego

A Sign
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A neighborhood that is eight blocks long (from Broadway to Harbor Drive) and a little more than two blocks wide (4th, 5th & 6th Avenues)


The Gaslamp Quarter external link   •  Downtown San Diego external link California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 8 September 2011)   •  (Photo taken 14:01:51 Sunday 16 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0933
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The Toscana
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The Toscana Cafe and Wine Bar located at 238 5th Avenue.


The Gaslamp Quarter external link   •  Downtown San Diego external link California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 8 September 2011)   •  (Photo taken 14:02:59 Sunday 16 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0935
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K Street
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K Street where it crossed 5th Avenue. Note the use of stop signs for traffic control and the lack of crosswalks.


The Gaslamp Quarter external link   •  Downtown San Diego external link California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 8 September 2011)   •  (Photo taken 14:02:59 Sunday 16 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0936
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The Gaslamp Garage
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The Gaslamp Garage was a strange name for a store that sold gifts and sportswear.


The Gaslamp Quarter external link   •  Downtown San Diego external link California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 8 September 2011)   •  (Photo taken 14:03:33 Sunday 16 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0938
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Dick's Last Resort
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Dick's Last Resort external link was on the other side of 4th Street.


The Gaslamp Quarter external link   •  Downtown San Diego external link California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 8 September 2011)   •  (Photo taken 14:03:38 Sunday 16 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0939
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Blarney Stone Pub
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The Blarney Stone Pub Bar and Grill was located on 5th Street.


The Gaslamp Quarter external link   •  Downtown San Diego external link California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 8 September 2011)   •  (Photo taken 14:03:38 Sunday 16 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0943
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Fred's Mexican Cafe
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Fred's Mexican Cafe external link was hopping busy that Sunday afternoon. It was one of a small chain of Mexican-style restaurants.


The Gaslamp Quarter external link   •  Downtown San Diego external link California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 8 September 2011)   •  (Photo taken 14:08:32 Sunday 16 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0944
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Market Street
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Market Street was the northern border of the Gaslight District. Notice that the overly wide road diminished the satisfaction of the pedestrian experience.


The Gaslamp Quarter external link   •  Downtown San Diego external link California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 8 September 2011)   •  (Photo taken 14:10:12 Sunday 16 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0948
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Ghirardelli
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The Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop was decorated as if it was a small theater.


The Gaslamp Quarter external link   •  Downtown San Diego external link California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 8 September 2011)   •  (Photo taken 14:10:58 Sunday 16 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0949
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Trattoria La Strada
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Trattoria La Strada external link located on 5th Street between G and F Streets as it was being passed by a man in a wheelchair.


The Gaslamp Quarter external link   •  Downtown San Diego external link California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 8 September 2011)   •  (Photo taken 14:12:28 Sunday 16 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0951
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Jimmy Love's
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Jimmy Love's external link Dance Club and Restaurant.


The Gaslamp Quarter external link   •  Downtown San Diego external link California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 8 September 2011)   •  (Photo taken 14:12:32 Sunday 16 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0952
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A Mural
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A tall mural on the back of a public garage. It was made up of people standing on the shoulders of others. The sign at the top read: "Don't Believe The Hype!"


The Gaslamp Quarter external link   •  Downtown San Diego external link California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 8 September 2011)   •  (Photo taken 14:15:20 Sunday 16 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0956
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Banners Covered Fire Escapes
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Across the front of the Sofia Hotel banners covered three stories of fire escapes. The effect softened the look of the building.


The Gaslamp Quarter external link   •  Downtown San Diego external link California   •  (Photo posted Thursday 8 September 2011)   •  (Photo taken 15:12:25 Sunday 16 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_0999
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