4/17/2009

4/17/2009

4/17/2009

Landmark information

  • Location:
    2482 San Diego Ave, Old Town, San Diego
  • Plaque:
    Official State Plaque
  • Site:
    Existing
  • Date First Visited:
    12/2/1996
  • Date Most Recently Visited:
    4/17/2009
  • GPS Coordinates:
    N 32 45.170, W 117 11.684

About this landmark

Plaque text:

The Whaley House
Built by Thomas Whaley in 1856-57, this is the oldest brick structure in southern California. In addition to being the home of the Whaley family, it served variously as granary, store, court-house, and school and as the town's first theater. Whaley's home was the cultural center of San Diego as well as its most luxurious residence.