Johnson House, Old Town San Diego

The Johnson House, a historic building reconstructed in 1989, is located in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. Originally built in 1870 by steamboat captain George Alonzo Johnson, this wood-frame structure served as an office and features a distinctive false front and a full-length wooden porch. The building reflects the architectural style of the era and is situated on Plaza de Las Armas, a central area in Old Town. Visitors can explore this piece of San Diego's history and learn about the life of its original owner, who faced financial challenges and ultimately lived in the building until his death in 1903.