Monterey in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

First Brick House

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 29, 2013

1. First Brick House Marker

Inscription. First brick house in California. Built by the Dickinson family in 1847, of brick kilned in Monterey.

Erected by Monterey History & Art Association, Thomson J. Hudson Memorial Fund.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Resources • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.

Location. 36° 36.231′ N, 121° 53.69′ W. Marker is in Monterey, California, in Monterey County. It can be reached from Decatur Street north of Scott Street, on the right when traveling south. This marker is accessible by foot only. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monterey CA 93940, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Central Coast

and specifically on the Coast 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

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distance of this marker: The Old Whaling Station (a few steps from this marker); Whaling Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Don Gaspar de Portolá (within shouting distance of this marker); Crescent Brand Sardine Company (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); John “Bricky” Crivello (about 300 feet away); First Theater in California (about 300 feet away); Casa del Oro Garden (about 400 feet away); 400th Anniversary of the Naming of Monterey Bay by Gen. Sebastián Vizcaíno (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 29, 2013

2. First Brick House Marker

The marker is to the right of the fountain, near the wall.

First Brick House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 29, 2013

3. First Brick House

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 29, 2013

4. First Brick House

First Brick House Vintage Postcard image. Click for full size.

circa 1956

5. First Brick House Vintage Postcard

Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,057 times since then and 82 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 6, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 5. submitted on February 18, 2013. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.