Brown House, National Register of Historic Places landmark in Yuma, United States

The Brown House is a brick house at 268 South 1st Avenue in Yuma, built in 1893 and set on a rise at the south end of the historic district. Apart from a reshingled roof and an enclosed breezeway between the kitchen and the main building, it keeps its original appearance.

Built in 1893, the structure initially operated as a boarding house for railroad workers traveling between Los Angeles and Tucson. This original purpose highlights how the railroad shaped the town's early economy and growth.

This residence reflects an era when Yuma shifted from a frontier outpost to a settled town shaped by railroad connections. People viewed buildings like this one as markers of permanence and prosperity in a rapidly growing region.

The building sits on elevated ground at the southern end of the historic district, serving as a waypoint when exploring the area. This location helps visitors orient themselves while discovering other historic sites nearby.

The 1982 National Register listing came 89 years after the 1893 construction, not a century. The nomination cited the house as "a well preserved example of a lodging house from the turn of the century." It may also be a contributing property to Yuma Crossing and Associated Sites, a National Historic Landmark.