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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 The house is a classic Victorian with bay windows, dormer windows, and a fish scale design. There is a house in back (264 W. 9th Street) that was built in 1908. 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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Ayres Castle Est. 1925
Ayres Castle was built in 1925 by Vern Ayres. It was inspired by the classic Scottish castle. Vern Ayres was a World War I veteran who flew biplanes during the war as a member of the Canadian Royal Flying Corps. He was an early stunt aviator and one the first Alaskan bush pilots. In the early 1920s he was a barn stormer and flew stunts with famous female wing walker, Miss Elfleda. Ayres married Miss Elfleda and they moved to San Pedro in 1925, where they built their castle on the highest peak on Peck Avenue with a spectacular view of the harbor and breakwater. Later, he flew Catalina Flying Boats to Catalina. William Wrigley and Cecil B. DeMille were frequent passengers. The Ayres Castle has been converted to a 6 unit apartment building. Small cannons adorn the center rampart of the castle. John R. Kielbasa.

3437 S Peck Ave, San Pedro, CA 90731 Map

Beacon House Est. bef 1890
It was proably built sometime before 1890. It is built in the Utilitarian Colonial Revival style. The house was first owned by William L. Banning, the nephew of Phineas Banning (See Banning Mansion in Wilmington). William was the son of Phineas Banning's older brother, John Alford Banning. William was born in Wilmington, Delaware on November 19, 1841 and died in Wilmington, California on February 27, 1890. He is buried in the Wilmington Cemetery. He was a San Pedro businessman and was the San Pedro City Treasurer in 1889. His widow lived in the house in the 1890s. The house was owned by other early and prominent San Pedro families. The house has been altered several times. It is currently undergoing restoration. The house is now a home for recovering alcoholic men. John R. Kielbasa

1003 S Beacon Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 Map

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

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 February 8, 1926. 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

Frank Foot House Est. 1904

1906 It was built in 1904 along "Saloon Keepers' Row." Frank D. Foot (aka "Lucky Foot") was not a saloon keeper. He owned the Foote Livery and Stables and the Foot Transfer and Storage Company in San Pedro. He was born in Melrose, Minnesota in 1867. His father, Solomon Foot, fought plains Indians and was wounded and nearly killed near the family homestead. Frank Foot first came to California in 1889 and lived in Moneta (now Gardena) where he engaged in farming for about 3 years. Then he moved to San Pedro and started his livery business. He died in 1926. The house was built in the Dutch Colonial Revival style that was popular from 1905 to 1907. The house has a double angled gambrel roof. The house originally had two smaller diamond shaped windows on either side of two rectangular middle windows on the second floor, but they were later replaced with long rectangular windows making them all uniformly the same shape and size. John R. Kielbasa
2003

263 W 9th Street, San Pedro, CA San P Map

Frank Karr House Est. 1903
It was built in 1903 along Saloon Keeper's Row (200 block of 9th Street), so called because of many of the homeowners were local saloon owners. Many other prominent citizens lived along this block. One of them was Frank Karr, the original owner of this house. He was an attorney, a judge, a member of the San Pedro Board of Trustees (city council), City Attorney, and City Clerk in the San Pedro in the early 1900s. He was also an attorney and official historian for the Southern Pacific Railroad. This house is a twin to the one at 267 W. 9th Street (See Louis White House). John R. Kielbasa

245 W 9th St, 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

German Helmet House Est. 1905
The house at 918-22 S. Centre Street, San Pedro was built in 1905 by early real estate developer George H. Peck (See Peck House) and was sold to Captain August "Gust" Johnson. The Johnson family owned the house until 1969. The house is an eclectic example of the Colonial Revival style. The house is known for its unique cupola and neighbors nicknamed it the "German Helmet" house. The house is a mirror twin to its neighboring house at 928 S. Centre Street (c.1905) and also the Henry Stieglitz House at 277 W. 9th Street. This house was originally single story like the twin houses. It has been raised one level and the front porch enclosed to make a balcony and the lower porch was partially enclosed. Unlike its mirrored twin sisters, this house has kept its beautiful cupola. John R. Kielbasa

918 Centre St, San Pedro, CA 90731 Map

Henry Stieglitz House Est. 1905

2003 This house was built in 1905 on the south side of "Saloon Keepers' Row". Judge Henry Stieglitz was a San Pedro City Attorney, City Clerk, and a member of the Board of Trustees (city council). Stieglitz lived in this house from 1905 to 1911, when he moved around the corner 936 S. Centre Street, San Pedro (See Henry Stieglitz House - 1910). This house is an example of an Eclectic Colonial Revival. It is a mirror twin to the house at 918-20 S. Centre Street (See Captain August Johnson House) and an identicle twin to the house at 928 S. Centre Street (obscured by trees). Like the Johnson house, this house had a cupola on the right front side with a roof resembling a "German Helmet." The cupola was removed from this house and the attatchments may for the cupola may still be in the attic. The cupola was also removed from it twin at 928 S. Centre Street in 1937. Stieglitz moved next door to the twin of this house in 1911. The Stieglitz family owned 928 S. Centre (the twin to their first house) from 1915 to 1935. Confused? I would be if I didn't know any better. John R. Kielbasa
1905

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

Henry Stieglitz House Est. 1910

1984 This is Judge Henry Stieglitz's second house. It was built in 1910 around the corner from his first house. He also owned the house next door at 928 S. Centre Street (c.1905). Stieglitz was a judge, a city attorney, and a member of the San Pedro Board of Trustees (city council). He was also a volunteer fireman. Stieglitz moved into this house in 1911 from 277 W. 9th Street (See also). This is one of San Pedro's favorite houses. It was constructed in the Neo-classical and Colonial Revival styles. After the Stieglitz family vacated the house, it became a boys home. It is now a women's shelter. The house is partially obstructed by trees today. John R. Kielbasa
2003

936 S Centre 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

John Logan House Est. c 1881
It was built in 1891 or earlier along Saloon Keepers Row (200 block of 9th Street). John Logan was an early city leader in San Pedro. John R. Kielbasa

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

Joseph Walton House Est. 1904
It was built in 1904 along "Saloon Keepers' Row." Walton was in the real estate business and managed the D. R. Clay Company on 7th and Beacon Streets in San Pedro. He was the last President of San Pedro's Board of Trustees (city council) in 1909, when San Pedro then became consolidated with Los Angeles. Walton was the first owner of this house and lived here for about 10 years. The house was is a classical example of the Colonial Revival style. The house is partially obscured by vegetation. John R. Kielbasa

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

Louis White Est. 1905
Louis White in his firefighter's uniform.

Louis White House Est. 1905

1905 Construction began in 1904 and completed in 1905. The house was built on the south side of "Saloon Keepers Row". Saloon Keeper's Row (200 block of 9th Street), was so called because of many of the homeowners were local saloon owners, who were considered prominent citizens at the time. Many other prominent citizens, such as lawyers, judges, and bankers also lived along this block. Louis "Louie" White, the original owner of the house, was the proprietor of the Pioneer Hall saloon at the corner of 5th and Front Streets in San Pedro. He was also a volunteer fireman for the San Pedro Fire Department. This house is a twin to the house at 245 W. 9th Street (see Frank Karr House). John R. Kielbasa
2003

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

Luke Kelly Est. 1905
In addition to the Admiral Saloon, also owned the Criterion (another saloon). He was also a San Pedro Volunteer Fireman. Left is a photos of him in his uniform taken in 1905. Right is an old hitching post from the horse and buggy days in front of his house in 2003. John R. Kielbasa

Luke Kelly House Est. 1905

1905 This seaside bungalow was built in 1905 along "Saloon Keeper's Row" (200 block of 9th Street), so called because of many of the homeowners were local saloon owners. Luke Kelly owned the Admiral Saloon in San Pedro. Saloon keepers were considered prominent citizens in the day and they lived among other prominent citizens along this block. Kelly also took part in street improvement projects and other local projects, including a bathhouse for the waterfront area. In 1921, Kelly sold the house to Dr. William Guidinger, who founded the San Pedro Peninsula Hospital. The Guidinger family owned the house until after World War II. The house is now known as the "House of Hope" an alcoholic rehabilitation "halfway house" for women. How ironic that the home of a saloon keeper end up as a sober living home for recovering alcoholics. John R. Kielbasa
2003

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

The Manse Est. c 1906
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 514
This house was used as the manse for the old St. Andrew's Presbyterian church next door. It is a Colonial Revival home and a unique example of the Craftsman style. It was built circa 1906, but some sources say it was built prior to 1900. The original owners were John Grey and E. Coleman. John R. Kielbasa

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

Martin E. Lindskow House Est. 1897
It was built around 1897 or perhaps earlier. Martin Lindskow was born in Copenhagen, Denmark on September 29, 1846 and died in San Pedro on August 23, 1902. Mary Ellen Lindskow was born in New York on January 16, 1852 and died in San Pedro on March 8, 1932. Lindskow family were one of San Pedro's earliest pioneers. He initially had a house on land called "Lindville" in the area of 5th and Harbor Boulevard. He was an engineer that built the two government breakwaters (one linking Terminal Island to Dead Man's Island and the other extending from Timm's Landing). His wife, Mary Ellen, was San Pedro's first school teacher and classes were held in the original Lindskow home. Martin was the school's first principal. The Lindskows also owned an entire business block on Front Street between 5th and 6th Streets. They owned the Pioneer Restaurant within that block. From 1895 to about 1897, Martin Lindskow was San Pedro's nightwatchman and engaged in law enforcement activities. He was also Deputy City Marshal of the town during that period. Martin and Mary Ellen Lindskow are both buried in Harbor View Cemetery in San Pedro. John R. Kielbasa

1103 S Centre Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 Map

Muller House Museum Est. 1899 Museum Tours
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 253
It was built in 1899 by Edward Mahar (See Edward Mahar House) at 1st Street and Front Street in the Nob Hill section of San Pedro. Captain William Muller, an early ship builder who built the Catalina Steamers for the Banning Family, bought the house in 1901. When Front Street was widened and portions Nob Hill was leveled in 1912, Muller had the house moved to 575 W. 19th Street, San Pedro. The house stood at this site remained in the Muller family for many years. In recent years the house was moved to its present site at 1542 S. Beacon Street, San Pedro, where it sits proudly on a bluff overlooking the harbor. The house is now a museum and is headquarters of the San Pedro Bay Historical Society. Open the first three Sundays of the month, from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

1542 S. Beacon Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 Map
310 831-1778

Nelson Family House
This house was built in the late 1880s. It was owned by the Nelson Family. It is two houses from the Peck Mansion. John R. Kielbasa

296 W 15th St, 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. 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. 1891
It was built in 1891. It is a two story box type house with a flat top and posts. John R. Kielbasa

297 W 11th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 Map

Residence
It was possibly built in the late 1880s. Nelson Street is only one short block long and is in the heart of the old San Pedro business district between 5th and 6th Streets. Captain Mitchell Duffy owned the property and built several houses there, but they have been moved to other parts of San Pedro when the east side of Nelson Street was graded down for commercial development. John R. Kielbasa

533 S Nelson 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

Senator William H. Savage Home Est. c 1904
Now it's the Union Baptist Church. It was built around 1904. Savage was born in Ireland in 1836. He came to New York with his family in 1843. At the start of the the Civil War in 1861 he enlisted in the US Marine Corps and fought in several naval battles along the Mississippi. In 1863 he was captured by Confederates near Port Hudson and sent to Libby Prison as a prisoner of war, where he served three months. He was transfered to the Marine Barracks in Washington DC, where he befriended Tad Lincoln, President Abraham Lincoln's son. After the Civil War he left the Marines and joined the Army. He was transferred all about the country and served at the Drum Barracks in Wilmington in January 1866. He transfered a few more times and was discharged from the Army in 1872. He returned to Wilmington where he worked on the docks in the day and studied law at night. He was admitted to the bar in Los Angeles in 1879. He and family moved to Bisbee, Arizona in 1880. The following year he was elected to the 12th Legislative Assembly in Arizona. In 1883 he moved to Tombstone, Arizona and was elected District Attorney of Cochise County. The gunfight at the O.K. Corral took place in Tombstone on October 26, 1881. Savage lived in nearby Bisbee at the time, so it was easy speculate that he was well aware of the circumstance of the gun battle and the aftermath involving Wyatt Earp and his brothers. In 1887, Savage returned to San Pedro, California and practiced law. Later, he became the City Attorney of San Pedro. He was also Justice of the Peace. In 1889 he helped organize San Pedro's first volunteer fire department. In 1900 he was elected to the State Assembly, serving two years. At the end of this term he was elected State Senator and served 8 years in this capacity. For four years he fought hard against the proposed annexation of San Pedro to the big City of Los Angeles. He lost this bout and San Pedro was consolidated with Los Angeles in 1909. Savage lived well into his 90s. John R. Kielbasa

101 S Harbor Blvd, 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

William Carrol House Est. c1890s
It was probably built in the early 1890s, but may be as late as 1902. It was built along Saloon Keepers Row (the 200 block of 9th Street). The street earned the sobriquet due to many early San Pedro saloon owners living on the street. William Carrol was an early saloon keeper. This house needs some restoration. John R. Kielbasa

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

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