Old Backs House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Old Backs House
Old Backs House, at 215 N. Claudina St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 14, 1980. It was among the first 4 of Anaheim’s 13 listings, with one other the same day. The Register lists it for its exploration/settlement and architecture, at the local level. Three more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 42 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
215 N. Claudina St., Anaheim · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
6 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Old Backs House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Old Backs House
Is Old Backs House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 14, 1980 (Register number 80000827).
Is Old Backs House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Richard Nixon Birthplace, 6.5 miles away.
Can you visit Old Backs House?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Old Backs House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 42 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 123860292. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.