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San Diego Historical Society

1925 K St
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 239-2211
sandiegohistory.org

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Fri-Sun 10am-4:30pm  
Status: Closed  
 

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This glorious example of Victorian architecture was built in 1887 for the eccentric author, musician, and spiritualist medium Jesse Sheppard. Replete with all the fancy turned work and enchanting dragon-topped turrets that mark the Victorian style, this well-preserved mansion is now frequently the site of Victorian teas, musicales, Halloween and Victorian Christmas celebrations. Listed on the National ... more
Posted by wcities on March 19, 2008

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The crowded neighborhood of Sherman Heights sprawls around this Victorian house turned museum. When it was built in 1887 it was the only house for miles with a spanning view of the Pacific Ocean. It was constructed for the musician and author Jesse Shepard but he ended up leaving shortly after its completion. Now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it has been repainted and repaired ... more
Posted by digitalcity on April 06, 2007

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The Skinny
Operated by the San Diego Historical Society, this unique and ornate Victorian house illustrates the grandeur that characterized San Diego's late 19th-century boom years. Built for world-famous musician and author Jesse Shepard, the house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The History
Shepard, a pianist who spent most of his time giving recitals for the monarchs ... more
Posted by signonsandiego on May 01, 2007

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This exquisite mansion just southeast of downtown was built in 1887 for internationally acclaimed musician and author Jesse Shepard. Lush with Victoriana, it features more stained glass than most churches are blessed with; windows depict Mozart, Beethoven, Sappho, Rubens, St. Cecilia (patron saint of musicians), and other notables. The striking ceilings are of Lincrusta Walton -- pressed canvas coated ... more
Posted by frommers on April 10, 2007

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The Villa Montezuma is great for victorian history buffs. It is so beautiful, and feels like you go
Posted by wcities user on March 19, 2008

Villa Montezuma | Museum/Attraction Review | San Diego | Frommers.com

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This exquisite mansion just southeast of downtown was built in 1887 for internationally acclaimed musician and author Jesse Shepard. Lush with Victoriana, it features more stained glass than most churches are blessed with; windows depict Mozart, Beethoven, Sappho, Rubens, St. Cecilia (patron saint of musicians)... more
Posted by frommers user on January 15, 2007

Villa Montezuma Museum - San Diego - Reviews of Villa Montezuma Museum - TripAdvisor

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Built by musician and spiritualist Jesse Shepard, this 1887 Victorian mansion is a museum that features lectures, special events and educational programs.
Posted by tripadvisor user on January 11, 2007
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