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Coronado in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
 

Carey-Hizar House - 1889

Coronado Historical Landmark

 
 
Carey-Hizar House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Jamie Gallant Jamison, May 3, 2018
1. Carey-Hizar House Marker
Inscription.
Coronado Historical Landmark
Carey-Hizar House
1889
Dedicated 1981
Coronado Historical Association
 
Erected 1981 by Coronado Historical Association.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
 
Location. 32° 41.01′ N, 117° 10.765′ W. Marker is in Coronado, California, in San Diego County. It is at the intersection of Loma Avenue and Loma Lane, on the left when traveling west on Loma Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1132 Loma Avenue, Coronado CA 92118, 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Thomson House Circa 1898 (a few steps from this
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marker); J.D. & A.B. Spreckels Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Mann House - 1926 (within shouting distance of this marker); Old City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The League of Wives (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Star Park (about 500 feet away); First Bank Building - 1911 (about 600 feet away); Naval Aviation Centennial 1911-2011 (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coronado.
 
More about this marker. On the front porch of Chez Loma Restaurant.
 
Regarding Carey-Hizar House - 1889. The Carey-Hizar House was built in 1889 for Mary Carey. Originally located on D Avenue, it was moved to its present location in 1904 and became the home of John Hizar, former City Clerk.
 
Carey-Hizar House image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Jamie Gallant Jamison, May 3, 2018
2. Carey-Hizar House
Today it houses the Chez Loma Restaurant.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2018, by Jamie Gallant Jamison of Coronado, California. This page has been viewed 763 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 5, 2018, by Jamie Gallant Jamison of Coronado, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
 
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Jul. 19, 2026