San Diego Historical Society

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...

Posted on April 10, 2007. Brought to you by frommers.

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Check the web as the museum has funny hours, but a great Victorian house with a fascinating history (ghosts, murder, music).

Posted by Pillow on July 26, 2015. Brought to you by gogobot.

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I failed to do enough research to realize that this attraction has been closed since 2006. The architecture from the outside is extremely interesting and the view of the downtown from the street in front of the building is very impressive. I would have ranked it higher if there was an opportunity to see the interior also.

Posted by Traveller1234321 on February 22, 2014. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

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Amazing whimsical old building with great history;
Admire it from the street!
K St and 20th also offers a panorama of Downtown with the new library dome

Posted by bess32355 on October 13, 2013. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

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The Villa Montezuma is great for victorian history buffs. It is so beautiful, and feels like you go

Posted on March 19, 2008. Brought to you by wcities.

Beautiful!

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Villa Montezuma, also known as The Victorian Painted Lady is a beautiful mansion near the San Diego State Univeristy Campus. The outside of the house is very exotic. Vibrant colors that pop during the day. Inside it is beautifully decorated. Supposedly it's haunted but I haven't heard any stories.

Posted by JenniferS on December 05, 2006. Brought to you by kudzu.

Villa Montezuma Museum A Victorian Queen Anne Mansion is located at 1925 K St, San Diego, CA. This location is in the Sherman Heights neighborhood. This business specializes in Museums & Galleries.

Posted on July 22, 2015. Brought to you by merchantcircle.

San Diego Historical Society is located at 1925 K St, San Diego, CA. This location is in the Sherman Heights neighborhood. This business specializes in Tourist Attractions.

Posted on March 07, 2015. Brought to you by merchantcircle.

The Villa Montezuma is a Victorian mansion built in 1887 to accommodate Jesse Shepherd, an international author and musician. This nationally recognized historic site offers an assortment of activities including Victorian teas, musicales, poetry readings and interpretive educational programs.

Posted on June 13, 2014. Brought to you by worldweb.

This beautiful Queen Anne Victorian jewel nestled in the Sherman Heights Historic District may be lost to neglect unless YOU can help save it. Log on to to learn more.

Posted on March 14, 2014. Brought to you by facebook.

[Closed for restoration; no completion date set.] Built in 1877 by concert pianist and novelist Jesse Shepard, this elaborate Victorian mansion houses an impressive display of European and American antiques, leaded glass windows, masterfully carved ceilings and borders, and elegant marble fireplaces. Although located in a somewhat neglected part of town, the home provides an intriguing glimpse...

Posted on July 22, 2012. Brought to you by 10best.