Whaley House in San Diego, California on March 14, 2008

Place: San Diego, California.
Date: March 14, 2008

Located at 2476 San Diego Avenue in historic Old Town San Diego, the Whaley House stands today as a classic example of mid-nineteenth century Greek Revival architecture. Formally dedicated as a historic house museum on May 25, 1960 and open to the public ever since, it is one of southern California's most popular visitor destinations. Over 100,000 people visit the Whaley House annually, with guests traveling from across the globe to experience this world-renowned museum. It is owned by the County of San Diego and since September of 2000 Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO) has managed and operated the property. SOHO, a non-profit advocacy organization, has lead the community as a powerful catalyst for historic preservation by raising awareness and appreciation of our region's architectural and cultural heritage since 1969.

The building was started with the construction of a granary that later became the courtroom. The two-story house and store addition was designed by Thomas Whaley himself and constructed in 1857. It was the first two-story brick edifice in San Diego, and was built from bricks made in Thomas Whaley's own brickyard. Whaley boasted, "My new house, when completed, will be the handsomest, most comfortable and convenient place in town or within 150 miles of here."

The house is now in the process of a major restoration. Our interpretive period is from 1856 when construction began on the house to 1885 when Thomas Whaley moved his family to a new home in New Town , San Diego. Our primary focus is on 1868 to 1871, when the Whaley House was not only the Whaley family residence, but also San Diego's first commercial theater, the county courthouse, and the Whaley and Crosthwaite General Store, all of which have been restored to the museum.

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[Mia23658]

Does anyone know if it is actualy 100% haunted? Or if there are just wierd things happening or the ghosts want to hurt you?

[cvcaproductions]

@Mia23658 Whaley House is one of the very, very few actual, certified houses in California, that is known to paranormal activity, that goes on in, around the house.

[Mrman86K0]

The two times i went to the whaley house 1 time i went upstairs into the bedroom that has the big rug or what not covering the closet and it moves randomly. then we head down stairs and talk to guide and randomly the rope to block out the palor room was swinging and 5 mins later we smelt smoke then roses

[cvcaproductions]

Smoke can be dismissed. Smoke can linger for years within the walls, or anything else left behind, and little things can cause it to escape off of it, allowing you to smell that smoke, left behind. But it could be something, just not every single time.

[cvcaproductions]

As for the rug or this rope, if it's slight movement, or even possible a good movement of the rug or rope. It could of been a breeze, perhaps.  Again, not every single time, but it may or not be paranormal.

[cvcaproductions]

Smelling roses could be anything. Catching scent of a woman's purfume, flowers from outside, coming in on a breeze coming into the house, also, could even be a scent that's lingered for years inside the house too. Cleaning supplies. But, who knows, that smell could be, or may not be, paranormal. Those are hard things to back up.

[TheMaribel1981]

I love San Diego!

[vampiressister]

im probably gonna work there...our volunteer what eves

[pbaffina]

i grew up there in that area.. was always running around the streets of old town.. great times

[brower123321]

Im goin there this summer with my friend to go ghost hunting! WOOHOO