Cañada de los Alisos, also called El Toro, was granted to José Serrano in 1842 by Governor Alvarado. Senor Serrano and his relatives erected a number of adobes on the grant, one of which still serves as private living quarters.
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THE SERRANO ADOBE
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places: NPS-76000505
State Historical Landmark Plaque #: 199
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Serrano, Jose, Adobe (added 1976 - Building - #76000505)
Also known as Serrano Adobe
21802 Serrano Rd., El Toro
Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering, Information Potential
Architect, builder, or engineer: Serrano,Jose
Architectural Style: No Style Listed
Area of Significance: Architecture, Social History, Prehistoric, Agriculture, Exploration/Settlement
Cultural Affiliation: Millingstone Horizon
Period of Significance: 5500-5999 BC, 1850-1874
Owner: Local Gov't
Historic Function: Domestic
Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling
Current Function: Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function: Museum
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Heritage Hill Historical Park is composed of 4.1 acres, four historic buildings and associated structures for maintenance and public restrooms. The fully restored and furnished historic buildings span the early history of the Saddleback Valley and El Toro area from the Mexican Rancho era (Serrano Adobe, circa 1863), to the founding of the town of El Toro (El Toro Grammar School, 1890; St. George's Episcopal Mission, 1891), through the citrus farming days of the early twentieth century (Harvey Bennett Ranch House, 1908).
Guided tours through the buildings are provided for the public Wednesday through Sunday. The tours offer an interpretation of Saddleback area history through the artifacts, events and people associated with each building. Landscaping of the park is in keeping with the historic nature of the buildings. The grounds are also available for weddings. Park staff and associated community interest groups offer special events each year, the most popular of which is the annual Victorian Christmas held on the first Saturday of December.
Heritage Hill Historical Park
25151 Serrano Road
Lake Forest, CA 92630-2534
(949)923-2230