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

Original Foundation Casa de Aguirre

c. 1853

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 23, 2013

1. Original Foundation Casa de Aguirre Marker

Inscription. The stone pilings seen in this archaeological excavation unit are part of the original foundation of the Casa de Aguirre built circa 1853. The original adobe mansion extended ten feet to the east of where the current building ends. The 21st century re-creation of the Aguirre house follows the footprint of the historic structure, except for these sections of the foundation that were preserved for viewing.

Erected by Historic Tours of America – The Nations Storyteller.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.

Location. 32° 45.226′ N, 117° 11.752′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in Old Town. It can be reached from Twiggs Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4010 Twiggs Street, 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: 1906 Old Town Convent (a few steps from this marker); Adobe Construction (a few steps from this marker); Birthplace of the San Diego Union (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of The San Diego Union (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Father Antonio Ubach (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Town San Diego (within shouting distance of this marker); Don Antonio Aguirre (within shouting distance of this marker); Casa de Pedrorena de Altamirano (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

More about this marker. This marker is located in the courtyard formed by Casa de Aguirre and the Old Town Convent.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 23, 2013

2. Original Foundation Casa de Aguirre Marker

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 23, 2013

3. Original Foundation Casa de Aguirre Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,014 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 2, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.