Peterson, Robert O.--Russell Forester House
historic place
The Peterson, Robert O.--Russell Forester House is a historic place in San Diego, California. Completed in 1965, this residence was commissioned by Robert O. Peterson, the founder of the Jack in the Box restaurant chain. Peterson was a notable businessman and philanthropist in San Diego. The house was designed by Russell Forester, a master architect and pioneer of the International Style in San Diego. Forester's design showcases Modern International Style, Organic Geometric architecture, and post-and-beam construction. The property features wide glass expanses, low-pitched roofs, and an Asian-inspired garden with a koi pond and a Japanese-style tea house. This residence is a rare, intact example of Forester's residential work and a significant contribution to San Diego's Modernist movement. Robert O. Peterson and his wife, Maureen O'Connor, who became San Diego's first female mayor, resided here. The house is historically significant for its architectural design and its association with these prominent San Diegans.