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| Landmark #235 | Los Angeles County | Visited: May 14, 2011 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | The adobe home of José Maria Verdugo, center of Rancho San Rafael, the first and largest land grant in Alta California! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: In October 1784, JosĂ© MarĂa Verdugo petitioned Pedro Fages, Governor of Alta California, for a grant of land. This grant was the first and one of the largest made. When parts of Rancho San Rafael were sold, Tomás Sánchez, Sheriff of Los Angeles County, purchased a tract of 100 acres and in 1865 built this artistic adobe of the hacienda type, restored in 1932.
OTHER TIDBITS: This landmark is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: 1330 Dorothy Dr Glendale, CA 91202 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~11mi (18km) — 0.2hrs |
| When should I go? | The park is open from 8:00 AM until dusk! Sunday tours are available by appointment, particularly in July and August! |
