National Register of Historic Places

Heilman Villas

Coronado, San Diego County, California
Listed
April 7, 1992
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
92000319

About this property

The Heilman Villas are historic buildings located at the corner of Seventh Street and Orange Avenue in Coronado, California, United States. They consist of 10 standalone bungalows and one 2-story duplex. The duplex and 6 of the bungalows face a central courtyard which faces Orange Ave. The other 4 bungalows face 7th St. The Heilman Villas complex was built for Robert and Lillian Heilman. Later the complex was known as DeCoby Court and Hollander Court. In 1952, it became the Coromar Motel. In 1973, the City of Coronado bought the site; it was used by community groups such as the Chamber of Commerce and the Coronado Historical Association (CHA). The City renamed the complex again, this time to Babcock Court, in honor of City of Coronado founder Elisha S. Babcock. Heilman Villas were placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992 as examples of 1920s bungalow court architecture in the Mission Revival style. The interiors contain Craftsman elements with hardwood floors and leaded glass. The Coronado Police Department is now located on the former site of the Heilman Villas.

Location

1060, 1070, 1080, 1090 Seventh St. and 706--720 (even nos.) Orange Ave.
Coronado, San Diego County, California
32.69010, -117.17784

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Hotel Del Coronado
Industrial
0.6 mi
Rockwell Field
Listed
1.3 mi
San Diego Rowing Club
Industrial
1.3 mi
RENOWN (yacht)
Industrial
1.4 mi
City of San Diego Police Headquarters, Jails and Courts
Industrial
1.5 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of San Diego Dec 1846
1846Mexican-American War
2 mi

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When was Heilman Villas listed on the National Register?

Heilman Villas was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 7, 1992.

What type of historic resource is Heilman Villas?

Heilman Villas is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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