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- John and Jane Adams Postcard Collection
Villa Montezuma, San Diego
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PC-000-742
Picture postcard of interior of the Villa Montezuma, a San Diego Historic House, restored to 1887 appearance
This sepia-tone picture postcard of an interior of Villa Montezuma is one of a serries of cards showing different parts of the restored building. The Villa is a Queen Anne-style house that was home to San Diego musician Jesse Shepard (1848-1927) at 20th Avenue and K Street. Designed by architectural film Comstock and Trotsche from Shepard's ideas, it was built in 1887, in the midst of the culture of "The Golden Era" circle, a group of poets, painters, and musicians who settled in San Diego and published The Golden Era literary magazine. The building was purchased by San Diego Historical Society and designated an Historic Site of the City of San Diego in 1970. In 1971, restoration began and the site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1972 it was opened to the public, but a fire destroyed much of the villa in 1986, necessitating the closure of the historic house. It was once again restored, rededicated, and reopened in 1987. This particular view is described on the postcard back as follows: Drawing room noted for its 18 foot bay window with portraits of Shakespeare, Goethe, Corneille in art glass."
Village Montezuma; Jesse Shepard, Queen Anne style; San Diego; National Register of Historic Places; San Diego Historical Society
1925 K Street
California - San Diego
- John and Jane Adams Postcard Collection
MS-0008
San Diego Historical Society, San Diego, California, US
Postcard
3.5 inches x 5.5 inches
No
PC-000-614, PC-000-743, PC-000-744, PC-000-745, PC-000-746
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