Preservation Award - Villa Montezuma
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Stewart Title Historic Presentation Award for Villa Montezuma, a Queen Anne Victorian mansion located near downtown San Diego at 1925 K St. On the National Register of Historic Places it is aka the Jesse Shepard House, built in 1887 by architects Comstock and Trotsche. Jesse Shepard came to San Diego after touring Europe as a musician. He built the Villa and began a new career as an author under the pen name Francis Grierson. This was presented to the City of San Diego by Stewart Title Insurance Company.
Originating Mayor: Maureen O'Connor
Date Received: 3/26/1988