Thomas House
Also known as Turrentine House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Thomas House
Thomas House, at 208 E. Fifth Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 30, 1992. It was among the first 2 of Escondido’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its exploration/settlement, at the local level. It describes its style as Late Victorian, as it does for 87 other California listings.
What it isHouse in Escondido, California. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 32 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 15 minutes
208 E. Fifth Ave., Escondido · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Thomas HouseStart here
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A.H. Beach HouseLate Victorian · Built 1896 · 0.2 mi on - 3
Howell HouseLate Victorian · 0.2 mi on
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Late Victorian style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Late Victorian.
Memories of Thomas House
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Questions about Thomas House
Is Thomas House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 30, 1992 (Register number 92001684).
Is Thomas House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Rancho Guajome Adobe, 12.8 miles away.
Can you visit Thomas 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 Thomas House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 32 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 123861003 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.