As part of June pride month, AIA San Diego reflects on important architectural landmarks to our local LGBTQ+ community in series called, ‘Pride in Five’
PRIDE IN FIVE
Truax House
At the corner of Union Street and West Laurel Street in Bankers Hill, this craftsman style house was originally built in 1912 and named after Dr. Brad Truax, a local gay physician and early AIDS advocate.[6] Later purchased by the city of San Diego, it was later permitted for use as an AIDS hospice and was a crucial resource to the LGBTQ+ community during a time when hate, fear and stigma around the disease was widespread.
“The house is a symbol of the unity of a gay community to address the needs of people with AIDS. ”
The building was recently redeveloped by Nakshab Development and Design for adaptive reuse and is designated historic.
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