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| Landmark #713 | Monterey County | Visited: January 17, 2015 | Plaque? NO. 🙁 |
| What is it? | The refurbished adobe home of the Gutiérrez family! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: In 1841 the municipality of Monterey granted a lot to Joaquín Gutiérrez where he and his wife, Josefa, built an adobe home. The house has been donated to the State by the Monterey Foundation.
OTHER TIDBITS: Unlike most Spanish-speaking folks living in Monterey during this time, Señor Gutiérrez was from Chile! He raised 15 children in this home! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: Monterey State Historic Park 590 Calle Principal Monterey, CA 93940 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~319mi (514km) — 5.4hrs |
| When should I go? | You can visit the exterior any time you like, but since this is a privately owned building, no tours are available! |