PC-000-614

Picture postcard of the Villa Montezuma built by Jesse Shepard

 

1910s

 

 

Black-and-white picture postcard of Villa Montezuma, 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 firm 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.

Village Montezuma; Jesse Shepard, Queen Anne style; Early automobiles; San Diego; National Register of Historic Places

1925 K Street

California - San Diego

 

 

MS-0008

 

San Diego Historical Society, San Diego, California, US

Postcard

3.5 inches x 5.5 inches

No

PC-000-742, PC-000-743, PC-000-744, PC-000-745, PC-000-746

 

 

Image

TIFF

19.92 MB