Landmark #66 | San Diego County | Visited: February 9, 2013 | Plaque? NO. 🙁 |
What is it? | An empty lot! |
What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: This building was originally a two-story public house built by George Dewitt Clinton Washington Robinson about 1867. From this building one of the last survivors of the pony express rode north.
OTHER TIDBITS: It’s rumored that this hotel was named for Commodore Robert F. Stockton’s ship, Congress! It was a board-and-batten hotel, which meant it was designed with wood paneling in the style of a simple farmhouse! The building served as a saloon and gambling hall, rooming house, post office, and bakery at different times in history. |
How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: Vacant lot, S side of 2734 Calhoun St Old Town San Diego State Historic Park San Diego, CA 92110 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~117mi (189km) — 2hrs |
When should I go? | Whenever the mood strikes you! |