George Marston's Fifth Store
In 1912, on the north side of C Street between Fifth and Sixth Streets, George unveiled and dedicated to the people of San Diego the largest store of all, a bronze plaque proclaimed it "The Marston Company." Designed by architects G. W. Kelham and Leonard T. Bristow, it was built in the Italian Renaissance style and of reinforced concrete, then considered to be the last word in retail store construction. Architects Mead and Requa contributed to interior design with a "Children's Corner" play area, and, in 1919, a drapery and hat room.

Photo courtesy Marston Family Collection