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http://www.sohosandiego.org/main/marston2.htm One of California's finest examples of the Arts and Crafts movement. Constructed in 1905 for George W. Gill.

Marston and his wife, Anna Gunn Marston. Designed and built by architects William H. Hebbard and Irving J.

11/04/2026

Beautiful things can be practical, too!

These delightful cotton kitchen towels from Primitives by Kathy bring colorful folk art and botanical designs into everyday life. Featuring poppies, dragonflies, and fanciful flowers, each combines charming original artwork with an absorbent terrycloth backing.

Perfect for gift-giving or adding a little cheer to your own kitchen.

Discover these and other thoughtful gifts at the Marston House Museum Shop, open Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or shop online anytime.

https://marstonhousemuseumshop.myshopify.com/

Your purchases support Save Our Heritage Organisation's historic preservation and educational work.

11/03/2026

A little beauty from the Marston House gardens to brighten your Tuesday.

The roses are providing some lovely color, reminding us that there's always something to discover in the gardens of this historic San Diego landmark.

Visit the Marston House Museum & Gardens Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

11/02/2026

Gather around the table at the Marston House and discover the beauty of everyday life in one of San Diego’s most treasured historic homes.

Photo by Dean Glass.

11/01/2026

A charming reminder from 1897, courtesy of San Diego artist Maud McMullan, whose delightful illustrations graced Marston's promotional booklet (image colorized here.)

Daylight Saving Time ends today, and while we're turning back the hands of time, we're also enjoying a little glimpse of San Diego's artistic past.

Don't forget to "fall back" and enjoy that extra hour!

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from Marston’s!

“When the Ghosts and Goblins gather…” Marston’s promised “gay and colorful costumes” to add to the excitement of Halloween, with everything from pirates, princesses, clowns, and storybook characters to skeletons and assorted creatures.

This wonderfully theatrical advertisement offered San Diego youngsters plenty of inspiration for trick-or-treat night.

San Diego Evening Tribune, October 1955.
(Colorized.)

10/30/2026

Halloween fashion from 100 years ago.

A charming Halloween scene from 1926 by Marston Company staff artist Doret shows three fashionable women pausing beside a jack-o’-lantern, all dressed in the coats, hats, plaids, and autumn colors of the season.

Doret’s drawings regularly brought Marston’s advertisements to life, combining fashion illustration with a bit of personality and humor.

Happy Halloween from Marston’s!

10/29/2026

A quiet corner of the Marston House!

The Sitting Room offers a more intimate glimpse into family life, with its inviting chaise lounge, colorful embroidered pillows, framed landscapes, and treasured family photographs. Soft colors and comfortable furnishings give this lovely room a distinctly personal touch, reminding us that the Marston House was, first and foremost, a family home.

Visit the Marston House Museum and discover the warmth, beauty, and everyday details that bring its history to life.

Photo by Dean Glass.

10/28/2026

Hallowe'en advertising from Marston's, 1931.

10/27/2026

A peaceful Balboa Park scene (colorized here) from the pages of A Book of Memories for the Ages (1925): lily pads, still water, and the gentle reflection of the park’s Exposition-era buildings.

At left is the Botanical Building, while the ornate structure on the right is the Varied Industries and Food Products Building, one of the buildings created for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition.

10/26/2026

A step back in time at the Marston House!

The cheerful kitchen, interpreted to reflect the late 1930s, offers a glimpse into everyday family life in this historic home. From the colorful dishes and floral curtains to the vintage refrigerator and cozy kitchen table, this inviting space reminds us that even grand houses have their comfortable, everyday corners.

Come explore the Marston House Museum and discover the rooms where history feels right at home!

Photo by Dean Glass.

Address

3525 7th Avenue
San Diego, CA
92103

Opening Hours

Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+1 619-297-9327

Website

http://www.sohosandiego.org/main/marston2.htm

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