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NO. 637 CATALINA ADOBE - San Rafael was granted to José María Verdugo on October 20, 1784. Don José died April 12, 1831, leaving his estate to his son Julio and his blind daughter Catalina. This adobe was built for Dona Catalina in the 1830s; she lived here until her death in 1861. Still in excellent condition, the Catalina, or Original Mud Block, Adobe is now in private ownership.
Location
2211 Bonita Dr, Glendale
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Notes
Near this adobe building is a large oak tree under which Mexican General Andrés Pico made his last camp before surrendering to the American General Frémont in 1846.
NO. 637 CATALINA ADOBE - The Quiet Garden
NO. 637 CATALINA ADOBE
NO. 637 CATALINA ADOBE - Patio
NO. 637 CATALINA ADOBE -
NO. 637 CATALINA ADOBE -
San Rafael Rancho- Andres Pico camped here before surrendering to John Fremont.
"637" This private plaque signifies the adobe CHL #637
NO. 637 CATALINA ADOBE - State Street Sign
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