James Johnston House
James Johnston House, Historic house in Half Moon Bay, United States.
The James Johnston House stands as a wooden two-story structure featuring a long sloping roof design known as saltbox architecture.
Built between 1853 and 1855, the house represents the first wood-framed residence on the San Mateo County coast during California's settlement period.
The house combines New England architectural elements with Spanish influences, reflecting the fusion of different traditions in early California settlements.
Visitors can join guided tours with period-dressed guides every third Saturday from January through September between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
The house contains hand-hewn redwood timbers connected through mortise and tenon construction methods, demonstrating 1850s building techniques.
Location: Half Moon Bay
Inception: 1853
Architectural style: saltbox
Address: 110 Higgins Canyon Road 94019
Website: http://johnstonhouse.org
GPS coordinates: 37.45011,-122.42532
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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