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

Verna House

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 9, 2026

1. Verna House Marker

Inscription.
This 1870's French-Mansard style home was named after San Diego restaurateur Cesare Verna and his wife Maddalena Daniele. In 1965, after the death of Maddalena, the house was moved from 319 West Ash Street near Downtown and placed next to the Whaley House to be saved from demolition. Today the Verna House is a vital part of the Whaley House Grounds and county park, and is a shining example of San Diego's rich architectural history.

Erected by Historic Tours of America.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 32° 45.16′ N, 117° 11.666′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in Old Town. It is on San Diego Avenue east of Harney Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2476 San Diego Ave, 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 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: Old Town San Diego Timeline (here, next to this marker); James "Yankee Jim" Robinson (a few steps from this marker); The Whaley House (a few steps from this marker); Derby Dike (within shouting distance of this marker); The Whaley House Courtroom

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Lt. George H. Derby (within shouting distance of this marker); Derby-Pendleton House (within shouting distance of this marker); Adobe Chapel of The Immaculate Conception (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Verna House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 9, 2026

2. Verna House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 16 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 31, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.