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

The Livingston House

AKA The Baby Del

Photographed by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret)

1. The Livingston House Marker

Inscription.
Historical Landmark San Diego #58 The Livingston House, AKA The Baby Del. Built in San Diego 1887. Relocated to Coronado 1983.
Private Residence

Erected 1972 by San Diego Historical Resources Board. (Marker Number 58.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.

Location. 32° 41.065′ N, 117° 11.01′ W. Marker is in Coronado, California, in San Diego County. It is on Isabella Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1144 Isabella 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: Star Park (approx. 0.2

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miles away); The League of Wives (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Bank Building - 1911 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Naval Aviation Centennial 1911-2011 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Coronado Rotary Club Christmas Tree (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old City Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); Thomson House Circa 1898 (approx. ¼ mile away); Carey-Hizar House - 1889 (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coronado.

More about this marker. Located to the right of the front gate, on the brick wall.

Also see . . . A Coronado Eagle Article. A comprehensive article detailing information on the Livingston House. (Submitted on September 2, 2018, by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret) of Coronado, California.)

The Livingston House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret)

2. The Livingston House

Photographed by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret)

3. Baby Del

The House is known locally as the "Baby Del" due to similar architecture as the Hotel Del Coronado.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2018, by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret) of Coronado, California. This page has been viewed 1,367 times since then and 98 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 30, 2018, by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret) of Coronado, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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