San Diego - Old Town State Historic Park 
The Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, the very core of the old part of town, takes the visitor through the town's Mexican and early American history. It was probably founded in 1820 by demobilized Mexican soldiers who had done their military service at the Presidio or in the fort on Presidio Hill (both part of the old town today). Many of the historic buildings, including numerous adobe houses, have been repaired in recent years.
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Must-see attractions nearby:
Old Town State Historic Park
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The houses, which are now open to visitors, date from 1827 to 1869, roughly comparable as regards building date with the houses in El Pueblo de Los Angeles State Historic Park.
The Old Town State Historic park is the most visited State Park in California. It is 7.8 acres and is dedicated to the preservation of San Diego's Victorian architecture.
The Old Town State Historic park is the most visited State Park in California. It is 7.8 acres and is dedicated to the preservation of San Diego's Victorian architecture.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Facilities
Gift shop
Related Attractions
Altamirano-Pedrorena House
Miguel de Pedrorena, a native of Madrid, came to San Diego in 1842. He claimed the lot adjacent to the Casa de Estudillo, but died in 1850 before he could build a home, which was later built on the site in 1869 by his son, Miguel Jr. In 1871, Isabel Pedrorena de Altamirano became the owner and it remained a family residence until 1907. It currently houses a gem, jewelry and rock shop.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Johnson House
George Alonzo Johnson built this small frame home for his family in 1869. He was a steamboat operator on the Colorado River and a California State Assemblyman from San Diego. Displays include artifacts from the Spanish and early American periods, as well as archaeological tools and techniques.
Racine and Laramie Store
The building has been reconstructed and furnished with period pieces to recreate the Racine and Laramie store. Since 1869, it was the first store to sell cigars, tobacco and stationery in San Diego.
San Francisco - Chinese Historical Museum
The Chinese Historical Museum in San Francisco's Chinatown is devoted to the history of the Chinese people in America.
The collections are primarily of objects, photographs and documents relative to the role of the Chinese during the California Gold Rush. The museum also has important material about later periods.
All values are in United States Dollars
The collections are primarily of objects, photographs and documents relative to the role of the Chinese during the California Gold Rush. The museum also has important material about later periods.
Chinese Historical Society Museum
965 Clay Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
United States
965 Clay Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
United States
Phone 1 (415) 391-1188
Fax 1 (415) 391-1150
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Veteran's Day - USA (November 11)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Chinese New Year
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Veteran's Day - USA (November 11)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Chinese New Year
| Adult | $ 3.00 |
| Students | $ 2.00 |
| Senior | $ 2.00 |
| Child 17 & under | $ 1.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Every exhibit is labelled in Chinese and English. Free to the public on the first Thursday of every month.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
