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.