The Gaslamp Quarter is one of San Diego's hippest and most historic neighborhoods, spanning 16.5 blocks throughout the city's downtown district. Despite the city's name, it was not powered by or decorated with gaslamps until its 1980s urban revitalization. Today, it is the site of some of the city's top public festivals and special events, including its Mardi Gras celebration, St. Patrick's Day festival, and the Street Scene Music Festival. 94 historic buildings are preserved as part of the neighborhood's National Register of Historic Places listing, including the William Heath Davis House, the oldest surviving structure in the city's Old Town, and the NRHP-listed I.O.O.F. Building. A walking tour brochure of the neighborhood may be obtained from the Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation, allowing visitors to explore the neighborhood's historic structures and areas. Additionally, the neighborhood is home to some of San Diego's hottest nightlife spots, including independent theatrical and music venues, dive bars, nightclubs, and cocktail lounges.
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