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

Christian House

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 16, 2026

1. Christian House Marker

Inscription.
This graceful residence was constructed by Harfield Timberlake Christian, founder of an early San Diego abstract/title company. It is built in a popular late Victorian design characterized by a variety of chimneys, shingles, a corner tower and encircling veranda. Built in 1889.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 32° 45.228′ N, 117° 11.552′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in Old Town. It is on Heritage Park Row near Juan Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2465 Heritage Park Row, San Diego CA 92103, 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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bushyhead House (a few steps from this marker); Burton House (within shouting distance of this marker); McConaughy House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sherman-Gilbert House (within shouting distance of this marker); Temple Beth Israel (within shouting distance of this marker); Senlis Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Lloyd T. Lowrey Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Lt. George H. Derby (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Christian House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 16, 2026

2. Christian House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 25, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.