Richard Egan House

The Richard Egan House is a Renaissance Revival residence in downtown San Juan Capistrano with classical elements, brick walls, and a white wooden porch. Today it operates as Ellie's Table, an independent breakfast restaurant located at 31829 Camino Capistrano.

The house was built in 1883 by contractor William English and underwent reconstruction after a fire in 1898. It later served as a courtroom and operated under Richard Egan until his death in 1923.

Three historical markers on the western side document the building's National Register status and designation as a historic site in San Juan Capistrano. These plaques tell the story of the place to visitors passing by.

The building is open to the public today as it operates as a restaurant where visitors can view the interior or admire the exterior architecture. The location in downtown San Juan Capistrano makes it easy to visit on foot while exploring the historic district.

Richard Egan came from Ireland and studied in New York before establishing his home here, which turned out to be the only Renaissance Revival house in San Juan Capistrano. His choice to build in this distinctive style set the house apart as an architectural anomaly in the town.

Location: San Juan Capistrano

Inception: 1883

Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture

Address: 31829 Camino Capistrano

GPS coordinates: 33.50056,-117.66250

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:45