United States House

Location: 2765 San Diego Avenue
Old Town State Historic Park
Old Town San Diego, CA (map)
Phone: (619) 220-5422
More info: Website

Charles Noell and John Hayes operated a general store out of this two-story pre-fabricated building as early as 1850. In 1854, Hayes leased the structure to Robert Lloyd and Edward Kerr, who named it the U.S. House. During the San Diego boom period of the 1850s, the operation included an express wagon office. This structure, like many in Old Town, burned in the fire of 1872. The reconstructed building serves as a park concession.