Old Town in San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Robinson-Rose Building
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 14, 2026
1. Robinson-Rose Building Marker
1853 · Two-story adobe with an upper-level balcony built by James W. Robinson for his residence and law office.
1857 · After Robinson's death in this year, the building developed into the town's commercial seat, housing the San Diego Herald newspaper, the Wells Fargo office, and other businesses.
1868 · Bought by Louis Rose for his multiple businesses and residence.
1989 · Reconstructed by California State Parks.
Erected by California State Parks.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 32° 45.316′ N, 117° 12.071′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in Old Town. It is on Rosecrans Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3990 Rosecrans St, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: La Casa de Machado y Wrightington (approx. 0.2 miles away); El Pico Dining Room (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Town San Diego (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Raising of U.S. Flag (approx. 0.2 miles away); La Casa de Machado y Silvas (approx. 0.2 miles away); La Casa de Rodriguez (approx. Ό mile away); La Casa de Machado y Stewart (approx. Ό mile away); Mason Street School (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 14, 2026
2. Robinson-Rose Building Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 14, 2026
3. Robinson-Rose Building
Today its the Visitor Center.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 14, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
