Don Francisco Galindo House facts for kids
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Don Francisco Galindo House
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| Location | 1721 Amador Ave., Concord, California |
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| Area | 0.5 acres (0.20 ha) |
| Built | 1856 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Italianate |
| NRHP reference No. | 88000553 |
| Added to NRHP | May 20, 1988 |
The Don Francisco Galindo House, also known as the Galindo House and Gardens, is a historic home in Concord, California. It was built in 1856 by Francisco Galindo and his wife, Maria Dolores Manuela (Pacheco) Galindo. Maria's father, Salvio Pacheco, was a very important person who owned a large area of land called Rancho Monte del Diablo.
This house is special because it is one of the few remaining Victorian ranch houses in Contra Costa County. It shows us what homes looked like a long time ago.
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History of the Galindo House
Building the House
Francisco and Maria Galindo built their home in 1856. It was a beautiful house, and it became a central part of their family's life. The Galindo family was well-known in the area.
Changes Over Time
In 1875, the house was made much bigger. Workers added more space to the basement, the first floor, and the second floor. Around this time, Francisco and Maria's oldest son, Juan "John" Galindo, and his wife, Marina "Sarah" (Amador) Galindo, moved into the house. This meant the house continued to be a family home for many years.
Protecting the House
In October 2001, the City of Concord created a special plan for the Galindo House. This plan was made by an architectural firm called Page & Turnbull, which specializes in saving old buildings. The plan also included ideas for how the house could be used as a museum.
A New Chapter for the House
In September 2010, the City of Concord gave the Galindo House and its property to the Concord Historical Society. This group works to preserve local history. The Society spent the next two years carefully fixing up the house. They opened it to the public in 2012, so everyone could visit and learn about its past.
Adding the Masonic Temple
In May 2013, the Concord Historical Society moved another important building to the Galindo House property. This was the city's Masonic Temple, which was originally built in October 1928. The temple was moved to face Clayton Road. Now, both buildings are part of the Society's historical center, where they hold meetings and share local history.
See also
In Spanish: Casa Don Francisco Galindo para niños
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Contra Costa County, California
- Don Salvio Pacheco Adobe
