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Renting an Apartment in The Gaslamp District
What You Should Know
The Gaslamp Quarter is a historic neighborhood of downtown San Diego,
California. The area is named for the gas lamps that lined the streets. There
are only four real gaslamps left, one on each corner at the intersection of
Market Street and 5th Avenue. The historic district includes 94 historic
buildings in the 16 and one-half block area. Many buildings are Victorian
Era-themed, and are still in use with active tenants including 100 places to
eat, 100 shops and 35 nightclubs. The Quarter is home to many popular events
including Mardi Gras in the Gaslamp, Taste of Gaslamp and ShamROCK (St.
Patrick's Day). PETCO Park, home of the San Diego Padres is located one block
away in downtown San Diego's East Village.
History
Early 1900's: Originally named Stingaree, Gaslamp Quarter was once the redlight
district of San Diego, in part because the town was a busy military port.
1912: The Stingaree Raid. 138 prostitutes were arrested, sparking the decline of
the area as a redlight district.
1950's up until 1970's: Pornographic theaters and bookshops were the primary
businesses in the area.
1970: The start of the public interest in preserving buildings downtown,
especially in Gaslamp Quarter.
1976: The city adopted the Gaslamp Quarter Urban Design and Development Manual,
aimed at preserving buildings in the area, and the redevelopment of Gaslamp
Quarter as a national historic district.
1982: Gaslamp Quarter became the major focus of the redevelopments in downtown
by the city of San Diego, resulting in the current atmosphephere and aesthetic
of the area today.