Dana Adobe facts for kids
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Dana Adobe & Cultural Center
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Dana Adobe, 2012
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 Location in California
Location in the United States
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| Location | 671 S Oakglen Ave. Nipomo, California |
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| Built | 1839 |
| Architect | Dana, William G. |
| Architectural style | Adobe |
| NRHP reference No. | 71000189 |
| Added to NRHP | May 6, 1971 |
The Dana Adobe & Cultural Center, also known as "Casa de Dana," is a special historic place in Nipomo, California. It was once the home of a sea captain named William Goodwin Dana. In 1837, Captain Dana was given a huge piece of land called Rancho Nipomo in Southern California. This land was about 37,888 acres, which is a very large area!
Captain Dana's home was an important stop for travelers. Famous people like John C. Fremont, an explorer, visited him there. The adobe also served as a key point for California's very first official mail route. This route connected the cities of Monterey and Los Angeles.
Today, the Dana Adobe building is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important part of American history. The entire Rancho Nipomo area is also listed as a California Historical Landmark.
Image Gallery
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A person dressed in old-fashioned clothes at the Dana Adobe in 2012.
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Inside the main living room, or salon, of the Dana Adobe.
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Another view of the historic Dana Adobe building.
Find Out More
- Dana Adobe Nipomo Amigos (This website has more information about the Dana Adobe.)
