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| Landmark #391 | San Mateo County | Visited: October 19, 2013 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | The preserved adobe home of Francisco Sánchez! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: This is the home of Francisco Sánchez (1805-1862), alcalde of San Francisco and commandante of militia under the Mexican Republic, grantee of the 8,926-acre Rancho San Pedro, and later a respected American citizen. His house, built 1842-46, afterwards was owned and remodeled by General Edward Kirkpatrick, it was purchased by the County of San Mateo in 1947 to be preserved as a public museum.
OTHER TIDBITS: Like many rancheros, Francisco Sánchez made his living as a cattle rancher, northern California’s primary industry before the discovery of gold! He was also a descendant of several settlers on the Anza Expedition! 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: Sanchez Adobe County Park SW corner of Linda Mar Blvd and Seville Dr Pacifica, CA 94044 ANNOTATIONS: 1000 Linda Mar Boulevard From Los Angeles: ~386mi (622km) — 6.5hrs |
| When should I go? | The adobe is open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Tuesday through Thursday, and from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday! |
