32°45′10.18″N 117°11′40.15″W / 32.7528278°N 117.1944861°W
&sq=Google&lang=en&file=File:San_Diego_-_Whaley_House_01.jpg) Whaley House, 2010 | |
&sq=Google&lang=en&file=File:Location_map_Central_San_Diego.png)  Location within San Diego | |
| Established | Original construction: 1857 Current museum: May 25, 1960 |
|---|---|
| Location | 2476 San Diego Avenue San Diego, California |
| Coordinates | 32°45′10″N 117°11′40″W / 32.752828°N 117.194486°W |
| Website | Official website |
| Reference no. | 65 |
| Reference no. | 24[1] |
The Whaley House is a Greek Revival style residence and museum in Old Town, San Diego, California. It is the oldest brick structure in Southern California, built in 1857. It is a California Historical Landmark No. 65[2] and is currently maintained by Historic Tours of America, Inc (HTA).
The Whaley House was the home of Thomas Whaley and his family. At various times it also housed Whaley's general store, San Diego's second county courthouse, and the first commercial theater in San Diego.[3] The house has "witnessed more history than any other building in the city".[4]
- ^ "Historical Landmarks Designated by the San Diego Historical Resources Board" (PDF). City of San Diego. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2018-03-18. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
- ^ "Whaley House". Office of Historic Preservation, California State Parks. Retrieved 2012-10-13.
- ^ "The Whaley Family". whaleyhouse.org. Save Our Heritage Organisation. Archived from the original on February 8, 2017. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
In August 1857, Whaley established his general store in this residence, and solicited cash customers only.
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