From 1903 to 1984, the Ferris and Ferris
Drug Store occupied this building. For a long time it was San Diego's only all-night drug
store, and for a period of time actor Gregory
Peck's father worked as the night druggist. The building was also used as a post
office and as a ticket booth for the Coronado Ferry. The upper floors of this three-story
Italiante Revival building were used for rented rooms and became known as the Hotel Monroe
in 1929.
The building now houses Z Gallerie on
the ground floor, and other tenants above.
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