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San Pedro Victorians - San Pedro

A.C. Hall House Est. 1890s
It was built in the 1890s along "Saloon Keepers Row" (200 block of 9th Street). The block was so called because of the many local saloon owners having houses there. A. C. Hall was an early San Pedro saloon keeper. John R. Kielbasa

260 W 9th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 Map

Amar "Twin" House Est. c 1887
This was a "twin" of the beautiful Edouard Amar House built in 1887 at the corner of 12th and Mesa Streets, San Pedro. Amar was a San Pedro pioneer. He was a Basque sheepherder, who grazed his sheep on the barren hills and terraces of what was once the Sepulveda Family's Rancho Palos Verdes. Amar was an early real estate developer in San Pedro. The Amar house, which was also known as the Vinegar Hill Mansion, was razed in the late 1970s. But today, one can still see the twin of Amar's "Vinegar Hill Mansion", which stands at the northeast corner of 17th Street and Mesa Street. This house was originally on Pacific Avenue, but was moved to it present site many years ago. John R. Kielbasa

390 W 17th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 Map

Atchinson House Est. 1905
It was originally built in 1905, with a second house exactly like it (the Pons House) on Nelson Street between 5th and 6th Streets in San Pedro. The houses were built by Captain Mike Duffy, a local ferry boat owner/captain. The houses were moved in the 1920s when the block was cut down for business development. The Pons House, the twin of the Atchinson House is located at 949 W. 7th Street, San Pedro. (See Pons House). Duffy also built the house at 890 W. 6th Street, San Pedro (c. 1900). John R. Kielbasa

1192 W 17th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 Map

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Brierfly House Est. 1886
Mrs. Lucy Brierfly was listed as the first owner. The house is Victorian, built in the Eastlake and Queen Anne styles. The house has a fish scale design uniquely painted grape and lavender. John R. Kielbasa

231 W 10th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 Map

The Danish Castle Est. 1885
It was built by a Danish sea captain in the 1880s.

324 W 10th St, San Pedro, CA 90731 Map

Day House Est. 1886
Mrs. E. M. Day was the first owner of the house. The house is a Victorian, built in the Queen Anne/Eastlake style. John R. Kielbasa

261 W 10th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 Map

Duffy House
The house at 890 W. 6th Street, San Pedro was built by Captain Duffy. Mitchell "Mike" Duffy (1840-1926) was born in Ireland. He came to America in 1863 and first settled in California in 1871. He worked in the construction industry and took part in many early railroad projects. He was one of the first owners of waterfront property in the town of San Pedro. He owned and operated the first harbor ferry service in San Pedro, shuttling passengers between San Pedro and Terminal Island. The area of 5th Street and Harbor Boulevard was known as Duffy's Landing. Duffy also contructed the Atchinson House (1905) and the Pons House (1905), both of which still are standing in San Pedro. Duffy may have lived in one of the three surviving houses (most likely this one). John R. Kielbasa

890 W 6th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 Map

Edward Mahar Home Est. 1905
Edward Mahar was the President of the Bank of San Pedro. He was the mayor of San Pedro at the time his house was built in 1905. That same time he ordered the construction of a new city hall building at the corner of 11th Street and Palos Verdes Street. It was less than a block away from his residence. Now that's a short commute! The city hall building he had built is still standing and is now known as the City Hall Market and the Alhambra Bar. In an interesting side note, a young police officer with the LAPD was killed in the line of duty at the Mahar Home on October 11, 1928. The suspected killer was also killed here in a subsequent gun battle with police. John R. Kielbasa

1133 S Palos Verdes Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 Map

Galea Houses Est. 1896
The Galea Houses are located at 909 & 911 S. Palos Verdes Street, San Pedro. These two neighboring houses were built in 1896. John R. Kielbasa

909 S Palos Verdes Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 Map

George H. Peck House Est. 1887
It was built in 1887 by George H. Peck, who was an early real estate developer and benefactor in San Pedro. He donated a great deal of park land in San Pedro and named the parks for himself and his children. They include Peck Park, Alma Park, Rena Park, and Leland Park. Peck Avenue is named for him as well. The house was originally built upon a rounded bluff overlooking Timm's Point around 14th Street and Harbor Boulevard. This exclusive residential area with a panoramic harbor view was known as the "Gold Coast" and several nice homes of well-to-do families were located here. But expansion of the Southern Pacific Slip (now Fisherman's Slip) and the rail yards in 1914 cause the bluff to be cut down and the Peck House was moved. The house was moved to it's current site (about 3 blocks southwest of the original site) in 1915. The house has been altered significantly. Part of the original house was lost during the move. The house was raised and placed upon a commercial ground floor making it three stories. Due to the housing shortage during WWII, the once elegant Victorian home was converted into several apartments and several families lived there. Today the structure has at least five apartements contained within. The only photo I saw of the house depicting it in its former slendor was located in the hall just outside the main office witin the Community Building at Peck Park on Western Avenue. The original house had large picture windows, a veranda, an extra wide stairway in front, numerous gables, fancy shingles, rosettes, and cupolas that were typical of the Victorian period. Today, although in rough shape, some semblance of the home's former glory and beauty may still be seen. John R. Kielbasa

380 W 15th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 Map

James H. Dodson Residence Est. 1885
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 147
Constructed in 1885, this residence is considered by many to be one of San Pedro's best examples of Victorian architecture. Declared: 9/17/76. Rudecinda Sepulveda (a direct decendant of the Sepulveda Family who owned Rancho Palos Verdes lived here. She married James H. Dodson. Courtesy of John R. Kielbasa.

859 West 13th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 Map

Oman House Est. 1888
Formerly known as the Rutherford House, it was built in 1888. Another source says it was built in 1890. John R. Kielbasa

1216 S Mesa Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 Map

Pons House Est. 1905
It was originally built in 1905, with a second house exactly like it (the Atchinson House) on Nelson Street between 5th and 6th Streets in San Pedro. The houses were built by Captain Mike Duffy, a local ferry boat owner/captain. The houses were moved in the 1920s when the block was cut down for business development. The Atchinson House, the twin of the Pons House is located at 1192 W. 17th Street, San Pedro. (See Atchinson House House). Duffy also built the house at 890 W. 6th Street, San Pedro (c. 1900). John R. Kielbasa

949 W 7th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 Map

Residence Est. 1898
This one was built in 1898 in the Queen Anne/Colonial Revival Style. It has an expansive and ornately detailed corner bay tower. John R. Kielbasa.

918 Centre St, San Pedro, CA 90731 Map

Residence Est. c 1902
It was built about 1902 or even earlier. It is beautifully preserved Victorian influenced in the Colonial Revival style. John R. Kielbasa

355 11th St, San Pedro, CA 90731 Map

Residence
This house has been moved to this lot in recent years and has been undergoing a slow and extensive restoration process.There is a carriage house in the back that appears to be of the Victorian age, but it may be built to look that way. John Kielbasa

940 W Channel Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 Map

Residence Est. c 1900

John Kielbasa

257 W 8th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 Map

Residence Est. c 1890
It was possibly built in the 1890s in the Colonial Revival style. It is it is next to the Peck Mansion on the west side. John R. Kielbasa

288 W 15th St, San Pedro, CA 90731 Map

Residence Est. 1906
Built in 1906 on George H. Peck's Ocean View Tract. The house feature shingled siding and diamond shaped windows on the second floor. Great example of the Dutch Colonial Revival style of Victorian architecture. John R. Kielbasa

3821 Carolina St, San Pedro, CA 90731 Map

Smith House Est. 1885
It was built in 1885 and is probably the oldest residence in San Pedro. Captain Axel F. Smith was born in Norway in 1877. He was a career mariner beginning at an early age. He first came to San Pedro in 1894 and made it his home. He was a captain of early lumber ships that steamed in and out of port. John R. Kielbasa

337 W 16th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 Map

Widow's Walk House Est. c 1880
It was built in the late 1880's. However, some sources say the house was built around 1906. It was called the Widow's Walk house because of the 90 degree, upper level "widow's walk" balcony. The house is on the south end of the old Vinegar Hill section of San Pedro and overlooked the harbor. The house used to be owned by the sister of a old friend of mine. He belived the house was haunted and experience some strange things there, like unexplained cold spots in an otherwise warm room. The house was painted white for many years and looked pretty eerie at night. Now, I know of no stories of any one dying there or of a lonely widow walking the widow's walk at night keeping a watchfull eye for her husband who was lost at sea, yet hopefully expected his return. But there were some fun rumors and ghost stories. It was the perfect neighborhood "haunted house". The house (when it was white) was featured on the dust jacket cover of the book, "San Pedro, a Pictoral History" by Henry P. Silka. Published 1984 by the San Pedro Bay Historcal Society. John R. Kielbasa

262 W 17th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 Map

William "Will" Peck House Est. 1904
It was built in 1904 along "Saloon Keepers' Row." Will Peck was the stepson of George H. Peck (See George H. Peck House), an early San Pedro developer. Will Peck was a banker, working in his stepfather's Bank of San Pedro. He also was involved in real estate and contracting. The house is a Victorian with a Queen Anne influence. It has a corner turret with a conical roof. John R. Kielbasa

257 W 9th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 Map

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