The Truax House, 2513-2515 Union Street in Uptown, was constructed in the Craftsman style and completed in 1912. Having a unique history as one of the first AIDS hospices in the area, it was designated under Criterion A as a special part of the city's historical and social development. Terminally ill patients found sanctuary and compassionate care here when the AIDS epidemic was not understood and highly stigmatized. The 1989 period of significance corresponds to the opening of this hospice, which was named after Dr. Brad Truax, a local physician who dedicated his life to human rights and the AIDS epidemic.

The 1925 home at 3650-3652 28th Street in North Park shows elements of the Mission Revival style in the parapets at either end, blue tile awning on the second floor, and the recessed relief above the first-floor feature window. It was designated under Criterion F, as a contributing resource to the North Park Dryden Historic District, which is an exciting reclassification from non-contributing in 2011, when the district was formed! The owners found the original architectural plans, which demonstrated to HRB staff that this building has retained integrity and conveys the significance of the Dryden District under Criteria A and C, reflecting the streetcar suburb development and the Mission Revival style.

4126 Hilldale Road in Kensington is a 1928 Spanish Colonial Revival style house. Designated under Criterion C, the house exemplifies distinctive characteristics of this style with features that include both a front and side-gable roof covered in half-barrel clay tiles, a textured stucco exterior, arched focal window and porch entrance, and bronze hardware.

3920 Adams Avenue in Normal Heights, commonly known as "The Rock House," embodies the Mission Revival style with Spanish Eclectic influences. This 1926 building is well known for its prominent cobblestone veneer, which is unusual in San Diego. Designated under Criterion C, for architecture, its other defining characteristics include parapets with raised capped corners, distinctive arches and focal windows.

1525-1537 Union Street in Little Italy is a 1926 Spanish Eclectic style bungalow court by Master Builder Allen H. Hilton. Designated under Criteria C and D, for embodiment of the style and as the notable work of a Master, its features include the U-shape plan formed by six individual units and one rear duplex, tile covered gable entries, and wood casement windows.

2726 Gregory Street in North Park was built in 1929 in the Spanish Colonial Revival style. Architectural highlights include the asymmetrical façade, recessed entrance courtyard, tile covered gables, a stepped parapet, multi-pane wood sash windows, and original garage details. Designated under Criterion C, the building is an excellent example of this style.

210 Westbourne Street in La Jolla is the design of Master Architect Thomas L. Shepherd and represents the French Eclectic style with Georgian influences. Constructed in 1950 with a 1971 remodel by the same architect, this style is understood through the steeply pitched roof covered in wood shingles, flared eaves, quoin detailing, Doric pilasters, and multi-pane wood windows. Designated under Criteria C and D, this house illustrates key characteristics of the style while also reflecting the Master Architect's distinguishable talent to blend classical features with a mid-century aesthetic.