Old Town in San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Casa de Lopez
Photographed by Adam Margolis, March 21, 2021
1. Casa de Lopez Marker
Erected by California State Park Commission. (Marker Number 60.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.
Location. 32° 45.116′ N, 117° 11.819′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in Old Town. It is on Twiggs Street west of Congress Street. Marker is located on the west side of right entrance to restaurant. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3890 Twiggs Street, San Diego CA 92110, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Peninsular Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Casa de Cota (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Ballast Point Lighthouse (about 500 feet away); A Presidio Soldier's Home (about 600 feet away); Don Antonio Aguirre (about 600 feet away); Old Town San Diego
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Regarding Casa de Lopez. Taken from the Old Town San Diego Walking Tour Brochure:
At the end of Twiggs Street you will come to a reconstruction of the Casa de Lopez, now occupied by a restaurant. The original adobe was built in 1835 by Francisco Lopez. Lopez added rooms to the home as his family grew, and called it La Casa Larga ("The Long House").
Photographed by Syd Whittle
2. Casa de Lopez Marker
Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 28, 2005
3. Casa de Lopez
Photographed by Adam Margolis, March 21, 2021
4. Casa de Lopez Marker
The entrance to the home (now a restaurant) can be seen in this view. The marker can be seen (barely) to the right of the main entrance (near the green ATM sign).
San Diego Historical Society
5. Casa de Lopez
Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,737 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 16, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 2, 3. submitted on September 6, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4. submitted on February 16, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 5. submitted on October 31, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
