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California and elsewhere was using brick construction before the 1860's. Brick (and stone and adobe) became more popular in urban areas as neighborhoods or entire towns were leveled, not so much by earthquakes, as by fire. Fire was often the key destructive element even during an earthquake, as fire spread rapidly and fire-fighting was hampered by the interuption of the water supply. Brick buildings would be interspersed with wood framed buildings in small towns where spread of fire was less of a concern. As time went on., cities became more and more "fireproof" by prohibiting wood frame construction. Pre-1900's urban layouts would likely be correct to have a mix of building styles. Best to check historical photos of the era & locations being modeled. Wayne
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