The Albert H Beach House

Banker, Rancher,

Owned the House from 1945 to 1968

From 1945 to 1968, Bernard and Irene Cesmat made their home at the corner of Seventh and Juniper Streets. Escondidans came to the house for many small town functions like a "fun house" on Halloween and bridge marathons hosted by Irene Cesmat. Escondidans also knew "Barney'' Cesmat for starting the city's Little League and coaching for many years. He was governor of the North County District of Lions Clubs and was active in its annual White Cane days. "Barney" was also a member of the Escondido Chamber of Commerce and its American Institute of Banking. He was an officer of the Bank of America's Escondido branch and retired in 1966.