James H. Dodson Residence, Victorian residence in San Pedro, Los Angeles, United States.
Description
The James H. Dodson Residence is a Victorian Stick-Eastlake style wooden house located on West 13th Street in San Pedro. The structure displays decorative wooden elements and architectural details typical of homes built during that era.
History
The house was built in 1881 as a wedding gift from the Sepulveda family for their daughter and her new husband. Over time it was moved multiple times within San Pedro and served different purposes.
Culture
The house reflects connections between two prominent local families whose stories remain part of San Pedro's community memory. Family members held important positions in the settlement's early development.
Practical
The residence is privately owned and viewable from the street, but interior visits are not available to the public. The house is protected as a historic monument, so its exterior features remain preserved.
Did you know?
The house grew from ten to twelve rooms through gradual expansions during its existence. Despite these changes, it maintained its Victorian character and once operated as a boarding house.
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