Carrillo Ranch Historic Park facts for kids
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Rancho de los Quiotes
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Rancho De Los Kiotes
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 Rancho De Los Kiotes
Location in San Diego County, California
Rancho De Los Kiotes
Location in California
Rancho De Los Kiotes
Location in the United States
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| Nearest city | Carlsbad, California |
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| Area | 27 acres (11 ha) |
| Built | 1937–1940 |
| Architect | Leo Carrillo |
| Architectural style | Spanish |
| NRHP reference No. | 92000261 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | March 31, 1992 |
Rancho de los Quiotes, also known as the Leo Carrillo Historic Park, is a special historic place near Carlsbad, California. It was once the beautiful weekend home of a famous actor named Leo Carrillo. He designed this amazing property to look like a traditional Spanish hacienda (a large estate or ranch).
This land has a long history. It was originally home to the Luiseño people. Later, it became part of a large Spanish land grant. In 1937, Leo Carrillo bought about 1,700 acres (690 ha) of this land. He paid $17 for each acre. Two years later, he bought even more land.
Over the next few years, Leo Carrillo worked hard to design and build a real working rancho. This was his way of honoring his family, the Carrillo family of California. His ancestors first came to California way back in the 1700s.
In 1976, the city of Carlsbad bought 10.5 acres (4.2 ha) of the ranch. This part was already listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The city then added another 16.4 acres (6.6 ha) to create the Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park. Today, the park has 17 important buildings and features. These include the main adobe house and "Deedie's house," which was a smaller art studio built just for his wife, Edith.
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Welcome to Leo Carrillo Historic Park!
The Leo Carrillo Historic Park is a wonderful place to visit in Carlsbad, California. It's a historic ranch that shows what life was like in the past. The park is named after Leo Carrillo, a famous actor who owned and designed this beautiful property.
Who Was Leo Carrillo?
Leo Carrillo was an American actor who starred in many movies and TV shows. He was best known for playing Pancho in the TV series The Cisco Kid. But he was also very proud of his family's history in California. His family had been in California for many generations. He wanted to build a place that honored his Spanish heritage.
Building a Dream Ranch
Leo Carrillo started building his dream ranch in 1937. He designed it himself, making sure it looked like a traditional Spanish hacienda. A hacienda is a large estate, often with a main house, smaller buildings, and land for farming or animals. He wanted his ranch to be a real working ranch, not just a fancy house.
The ranch has several buildings made of adobe. Adobe is a natural building material made from earth and organic materials. It's very common in traditional Spanish and Mexican architecture. The main house and "Deedie's house" (for his wife) are examples of these adobe buildings.
A Park for Everyone
Today, the Rancho de los Quiotes is a public park. It's a great place for families and students to learn about California's history. You can explore the historic buildings and see how people lived long ago. The park helps us remember Leo Carrillo and his family's important connection to California.
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