A palace of the arts in Sherman Heights
The article discusses the history and architecture of the Villa Montezuma, a Victorian-style mansion located in San Diego. The mansion, built in 1887, embodies the Queen Anne architectural style, characterized by asymmetrical facades, wraparound porches, turrets, towers, balconies, and large windows. The mansion, originally built for musician, artist, author, and spiritualist Jesse Shepard, features intricate interior design details such as patterned shingles, elaborate wooden staircases, and ornate metal doorknobs. Currently managed by the non-profit organization Friends of the Villa Montezuma, the mansion is open for guided tours on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. An upcoming exhibit, “A Splendid Decennium: Victorian to Vanguard,” showcasing works by fiber artist Marty Ornish, will be held at the mansion from late January to early April.
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