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| Landmark #979 | Ventura County | Visited: Sept. 11, 2011 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | A historic park featuring the refurbished buildings of Rancho Simi! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: This is the site of the headquarters of the Spanish Rancho San José de Nuestra Señora de Altagarcia y Simi. The name derives from “Shimiji,” the name of the Chumash village here before the Spanish. At 113,000 acres, Rancho Simi was one of the state’s largest land grants. Two prominent Spanish and Mexican family names are connected with the Rancho: Santiago Pico who first received the grant, and José de la Guerra who purchased the Rancho in 1842. Two rooms of original adobe remain, part of the Strathearn home built in 1892-93.
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: Robert P Strathearn Historical Park 137 Strathearn Place Simi Valley, CA 93065 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~43mi (70km) — 0.8hrs |
| When should I go? | The park is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and on weekends from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM! Tours are available from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on weekends! |
