Richard Egan House, Renaissance Revival residence in San Juan Capistrano, US.
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.
The upper floor was destroyed by fire in 1897, and the house was rebuilt the following year. Egan, born in Ireland and educated in New York, served as the town's judge and held court in this building until his death in 1923.
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