Marston Building Circa 1970
Photo by Unknown, 1970
The Marston Building at 809 Fifth Avenue at F Street Circa 1970, occupied by China Doll Lounge and a nightclub. Built in 1881, it was George W. Marston's store until 1898 and the first office of San Diego Federal Savings and Loan. The first gaslamp was placed on this corner in 1885, and on March 16, 1886, the first electric arc lamp was illuminated outside of this building. Restored as part of the Gaslamp Quarter preservation, it now has a restaurant on the ground floor.