Rancho Guajome Adobe facts for kids
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Rancho Guajome Adobe
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 Location in San Diego County, California
Location in California
Location in the United States
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| Location | Vista, Southern California |
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| Area | 158 acres (64 ha) (landmarked area) |
| Built | 1852–1853 |
| Architectural style | Spanish—Mexican Colonial adobe |
| NRHP reference No. | 70000145 |
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| Added to NRHP | April 15, 1970 |
| Designated NHL | April 15, 1970 |
The Rancho Guajome Adobe is a very old house from the 1800s. It is located in Vista, in San Diego County, California. This historic building is a great example of Spanish-Mexican style architecture. It was built between 1852 and 1853. Today, it is a historic house museum where people can visit and learn about the past. Because it is so important, it was named a National Historic Landmark in 1970. It is also a California Historical Landmark.
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What Does Rancho Guajome Adobe Look Like?
Rancho Guajome Adobe is in the northwest part of Vista. It sits on the south side of North Santa Fe Avenue. The adobe building is part of a larger area called Guajome County Park.
The Main House
The main house is very large. It has 20 rooms and is built in the Spanish Colonial style. It has two courtyards, which are open areas inside the building. There is also a covered porch called a veranda. The arches on this veranda were added later, in the 1920s.
Other Buildings
Around the main house, there are several other buildings. These include:
- Stables, where horses were kept
- A blacksmith shop, where metal items were made
- A chapel, for religious services
- A carriage house, for storing carriages
The History of Rancho Guajome Adobe
The adobe house was built in 1852. It was the main building for Rancho Guajome. This rancho was a large piece of land given out by the Mexican government.
A Wedding Gift
The land was given as a wedding gift in 1851. Abel Stearns gave the rancho to Ysidora Bandini. She married Lieutenant Cave Johnson Couts. The house was built using money from the cattle business. In the 1850s, many California ranchos sold meat and leather. This was for the Gold Rush miners and new people moving to California.
Building and Improvements
In 1853, Cave Johnson Couts became a helper for the native Luiseño people. These people were also known as San Luis Rey Mission Indians. Native American workers helped to build and improve the rancho. They also helped with other properties nearby, like Rancho Buena Vista.
A Park for Everyone
Starting in the 1970s, the county worked to fix up the property. This big project was finished in 1996. Now, Rancho Guajome Adobe is the main attraction of a county park. The park covers about 112 acres (45 ha). Visitors can take tours to learn about the history. The park is also used for special events.
See Also
- List of National Historic Landmarks in California
- National Register of Historic Places listings in San Diego County, California
- California Historical Landmarks in San Diego County, California
- Index — Ranchos of San Diego County, California
- List of Ranchos of California
