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The Whaley House

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Built by Thomas Whaley in 1856-57, this was the oldest brick structure in Southern California. In addition to being the home of the Whaley family, it served variously as a granary, store, courthouse, school, and the town’s first theater. The home was the cultural center of San Diego as well as its most luxurious residence.
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