San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
William Heath Davis House, 1850
Photographed By Dean Whittle, January 9, 2012
1. William Heath Davis House, 1850 Marker
The Davis house is the oldest surviving structure from San Diego's New Town. It is an example of a prefabricated, "salt-box" style home. Built on the East Coast, shipped around Cape Horn, and assembled in San Diego, The Davis House originally stood on State and Market, but was moved to 11th Avenue, and finally to its present site in 1984. Along with being a residence, it also has served as a county hospital.Erected by Gaslamp Quarter. (Marker Number 1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1984.
Location. 32° 42.62′ N, 117° 9.65′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. Marker is at the intersection of Island Avenue and 4th Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Island Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 410 Island Avenue, San Diego CA 92101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Quin Building, 1930 (within shouting distance of this marker); Horton Grand - Kahle Saddlery – 1886
Photographed By Dean Whittle, January 9, 2012
2. William Heath Davis House
Marker is visible on the left side of the building.
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Also see . . . William Heath Davis House. Includes interior photos. (Submitted on January 20, 2012.)
Photographed By Adam Margolis, November 27, 2021
3. William Heath Davis House, 1850 Marker
Photographed By Dean Whittle, January 9, 2012
4. City of San Diego Historical Site No. 9
Photographed By Adam Margolis, November 27, 2021
5. William Heath Davis House
Photographed By Dean Whittle, January 10, 2012
6. The Corner of Island and 4th Avenues
The William Heath Davis House is seen on the right and the Grand Horton Hotel is seen on the left.
7. Photo on Display at the William Heath Davis House
The house at its previous location at 227 11th Street
The William Heath Davis House has been moved a number of times. In 1850 it was prefabricated in Portland, Maine, and subsequently shipped around Cape Horn to San Diego. Upon arrival the house was constructed on State Street at a site between Market and G Streets.
In approximately 1873 it was purchased by Anna Scheper and moved to 227 11th Street serving as the unofficial San Diego County Hospital. Finally, in 1984 it arrived at its present location at 410 Island Avenue where the restoration was performed that made it into the museum it is today.
The William Heath Davis House has been moved a number of times. In 1850 it was prefabricated in Portland, Maine, and subsequently shipped around Cape Horn to San Diego. Upon arrival the house was constructed on State Street at a site between Market and G Streets.
In approximately 1873 it was purchased by Anna Scheper and moved to 227 11th Street serving as the unofficial San Diego County Hospital. Finally, in 1984 it arrived at its present location at 410 Island Avenue where the restoration was performed that made it into the museum it is today.
Photographed By Adam Margolis, November 27, 2021
8. The Museum's Sign Along Island Avenue
Photographed By Michael Kindig, July 10, 2010
9. The Previous William Heath Davis House Museum Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2012, by Dean Whittle of San Diego, California. This page has been viewed 855 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 20, 2012, by Dean Whittle of San Diego, California. 3. submitted on February 13, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 4. submitted on January 20, 2012, by Dean Whittle of San Diego, California. 5. submitted on February 13, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 6. submitted on January 20, 2012, by Dean Whittle of San Diego, California. 7. submitted on February 15, 2012, by Maja Tajima of San Diego, California. 8. submitted on February 13, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 9. submitted on January 20, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Long Beach, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
