Emmet House Site

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The Emmet House Site is a historical landmark designated by the San Diego, California, government Historical Resources Board.[1] The original construction started in the 1860s. Emmet House Site was constructed as a rooming house and restaurant and was later the location of San Diego's first County Hospital. The hospital operated during the 1870s.[2] A coffin was stolen from the building in 1883.[3] The building was demolished in 1949 but a historical marker has been placed at its original location. .[1]

It is one of over a dozen landmarks designated by the Historical Resources Board on November 4, 1970.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Historical Landmarks Designated by the SD Historical Resources Board" (PDF). City of San Diego, California. 2013-01-25. p. 4. Retrieved 2017-02-09.
  2. ^ "PART I – PLACES IN OLD TOWN".
  3. ^ "Pacific Coast News". 19 July 1883.

32°45′07″N 117°11′50″W / 32.751909°N 117.197141°W / 32.751909; -117.197141



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