Information about historic buildings in San Clemente
organized chronologically by year. Includes buildings
and other structrues originally built between 1926 and 1947
1926
Casa Pacifica / Cotton Estate (1926)
4100 Calle Isabella
San Clemente, California
- Designed by Carl Lindbom and built for Hamilton Cotton
- Also known as the Western White House
- Former President Richard M. Nixon bought it in 1969
- Located within the Cottons Point Estates Gated Community
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Wikipedia Introduction to La Casa Pacifica
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Bob Fairbanks Photos of the western White House
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Memories of President Nixon's Western White House
Bartlett Building (1926)
100 S. El Camino Real
San Clemente, California
It's estimated that this was the second building constructed in town. Built for Edward Bartlett, it has multiple tenants including Schmid's Fine Chocolates, Hobie and residential space on the second floor.
Administration Building (1926)
104-118 N. El Camino Real
San Clemente, California
- Formerly Ole Hanson's offices
- Now the home of Gordon James and Baskin-Robbins
Cazador Lane House (1926)
418 Cazador Lane,
San Clemente, California
Some of the one-of-a-kind design elements of this house include a wood balcony, a Juliet balcony, a chimney and a tile stairway.
Ann Harding House (1926)
420 Cazador Lane
San Clemente, California
This home was built for actress Ann Harding.
1927
Hotel San Clemente (1927)
114 Avenida Del Mar
San Clemente, California
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Hotel San Clemente was built as a three-story, 60-room hotel with a courtyard facing Avenida Del Mar. Today it serves as an apartment building.
Ole Hanson Beach Club (1927)
105 West Avenida Pico
San Clemente, California
Another structure on the National Register of Historic Places, Ole Hanson Beach Club was designed by Virgil Westbrook and Paul McAlister as a part of the city's original plan. It's one of three parcels that comprise a potential North Beach Historic District.
Community Center / Ole Hanson Room and Site (1927)
100 N. Calle Seville
San Clemente, California
The Ole Hanson Room is all that remains of the original structure that was destroyed in the early '70s by a fire.
Sea Cliff Villas / Robison House (1927)
402-404 Pasadena Court
San Clemente, California
Overlooking the Pacific and the pier, this home was built for Bertha and Emma Wierk.
1928
Casa Romantica (1928)
415 Avenida Granada
San Clemente, California
A home built for city founder Ole Hanson and designed by architect Carl Lindbom, Casa Romantica is on the National Register of Historic Places and is today a cultural center and garden.
Cotton Estate Gate (1928)
Avenida del las Palmeras
San Clemente, California
- Was entrance to Cotton Estate on south end of San Clemente.
- Located within the Cyprus Shores neighborhood.
Goldschmidt House (1928)
Spanish Colonial revival home designed by architect
Paul R. Williams for Adlai Goldschmidt.
Also known as "Casa Tres Vistas".
Added to the United States National Register of Historic Plaecs
on October 14, 2004 (NRHP #04001136).
Located at 243 Avenida la Cuesta.
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Application for National Historic Site Status (PDF)
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Article at Wikipedia
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Photo at Wikimedia Commons
San Clemente Municipal Pier (1928)
611 Avenida Victoria
San Clemente, California
Over the past 79 years, the pier has been rebuilt many times.
San Onofre Inn (1928)
1426 N. El Camino Real
San Clemente, California
- Apartment building added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998
Old City Hall (1928)
408 North El Camino Real
San Clemente, California
- Former San Clemente Civic Center
1929
Warner House (1929)
412 Cazador Lane
San Clemente, California
home was built for Judge Warner, founder of the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce.
Easley Building (1929)
101 S. El Camino Real
San Clemente, California
- Built for Oscar Easley
- Located at the of Avenida del mar
- Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983
Moulton House (1929)
1209 Buena Vista
San Clemente, California
- Home designed by6 Virgil Westbrook for H.G. Moulton
Swigart House (1929)
230 West Marquita
San Clemente, California
Virgil Westbrook designed this home for electrician Ralph Swigart.
1930
St. Clement's Church (1930)
202 Avenida Aragon
San Clemente, California
This church was designed by Virgil Westbrook.
1936
Casino San Clemente (1936)
140 West Avenida Pico
San Clemente, California
This is also in the proposed North Beach Historic District. In the '30s and '40s, it served as a regional entertainment facility.
1937
San Clemente Theatre (1937)
1700 N. El Camino Real
San Clemente, California
Known as the Miramar Theater, it was the city's first movie theater
and is also part of the potential North Beach Historic District.
1938
L.S. Frasier House (1938)
304 Avenida Cabrillo
San Clemente, California
- Built for Thomas Loncono
- One of the few remaining adobe buildings in San Clemente.
1941
Campbell House (1941)
233 Avenida la Cuesta
San Clemente, California
This house was designed by architect Aubrey St. Clair in the Hollywood Regency style, which is rare in San Clemente.
1947
Beachcomber Motel (1947)
529-533 Avenida Victoria
San Clemente, California
Believed by some to be the oldest continuously running business
in town. It's one of few examples of Spanish Colonial
Revival-style motels located on a coastal bluff.
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