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

Juan Bandini

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 28, 2005

1. Juan Bandini Markers

Inscription.
Dedicated to Juan Bandini
1800 – 1859
Patriot and Friend of the United States

This structure has been recorded by the
Historic American Buildings Survey of the United States Department of the Interior for its archives at the Library of Congress.

Erected 1980 by The San Diego Chapter D.A.R. and San Diego Chapter S.A.R. (Marker Number 72.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • War, Mexican-American. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Historic American Buildings Survey series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.

Location. 32° 45.27′ N, 117° 11.788′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in Old Town. It can be reached from Calhoun Street. Marker is mounted on the front of the building which now is the site of the Cosmopolitan Resturant. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2660 Calhoun Street, San Diego CA 92110, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: La Casa de Estudillo (within shouting distance of this marker); Kearney Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Estudillo House (within shouting distance of this marker); La Casa de Alvarado (within shouting distance of this marker); First San Diego Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Casa de Pedrorena de Altamirano (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); La Casa de Pico (about 300 feet away); Birthplace of the San Diego Union (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Regarding Juan Bandini. This adobe house was constructed about 1827 by Jose and Juan Bandini. As headquarters of Commodore Robert E. Stockton in 1846, it was

Casa de Bandini and Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 28, 2005

2. Casa de Bandini and Markers

the place where Kit Carson and Edward Beale delivered their urgent message of December 9, 1846, calling for reinforcements to be rushed to the aid of General Kearny. SOURCE: California Historical Landmarks, Calfirnia State Parks

Also see . . . Juan Bandini. San Diego History Center (Submitted on October 27, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

Additional commentary.
1. This site has been designated California Historical Landmark No. 72:
CASA de BANDINI - This adobe house was constructed about 1827 by José and Juan Bandini. As headquarters of Commodore Robert F. Stockton in 1846, it was the place where Kit Carson and Edward Beale delivered their urgent message of December 9, 1846, calling for reinforcements to be rushed to the aid of General Kearny.
Note: See the An Incident of the Mexican War marker for additional information on the need for reinforcements.

— Submitted October 27, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.

Juan Bandini image. Click for full size.

Photographed by San Diego History Center, Unknown

3. Juan Bandini

The Cosmopolitan Hotel image. Click for full size.

B.O.O.T.S., Old Town San Diego SHP, San Diego Hist. Society Archives

4. The Cosmopolitan Hotel

Description on Postcard: Albert Seeley built the Cosmopolitan Hotel over the famous Bandini Adobe. The hotel provided comfortable lodging for those who used Seeley's stage service to locations throughout Southern California. Seeley's stable was located behind the hotel.

Also see nearby marker: First Raising of U.S. Flag for information on the flagpole.

Seeley's Stable image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 28, 2005

5. Seeley's Stable

Juan Bandini Home image. Click for more information.

Photographed by Henry F. Withey, circa December 1936

6. Juan Bandini Home

Southern Front of Building Historic American Buildings Survey (LOC) HABS CAL,37-OLTO,2-
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,507 times since then and 61 times this year. Last updated on December 14, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on November 2, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4, 5. submitted on October 27, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 6. submitted on April 5, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.