The Emmet House Site is a historical landmark designated by the San Diego, California government Historical Resources Board. The original construction started in the 1860s. Emmet House Site was constructed as a rooming house and restaurant and was later the location of San Diego's first County Hospital. The hospital operated during the 1870s. A coffin was stolen from the building in 1883. The building was demolished in 1949 but a historical marker has been placed at its original location. . It is one of over a dozen landmarks designated by the Historical Resources Board on November 4, 1970. References 1860s architecture in the United States 1860s establishments in California 1949 disestablishments in California Buildings and structures demolished in 1949 County hospitals in California Demolished buildings and structures in California Hospitals in San Diego Historic sites in California Restaurants in San Diego County, California Tourist accommodations in the United States