Blas Aguilar Adobe - San Juan Capistrano, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
N 33° 30.056 W 117° 39.701
11S E 438539 N 3707018
This museum is located near the famous San Juan Capistrano Mission and used to be for housing armed men to protect the Mission in the 1800's.
Waymark Code: WMMZ62
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/27/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
Views: 4

The museum used to be home to the soldiers of the mission. The home was converted to a public museum about the culture of the city of San Juan Capistrano. The plaque says, "May date back to 1794. It was part of two buildings known as Hacienda Aguilar. This adobe is associated with Don Blas Aguilar, the last Alcalde (Mayor) of the Mexican period."
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1794

Architectural Period/Style: Adobe

Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Adobe


Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
All on the plaque.


Main Material of Construction: Mud/Wood

Private/Public Access: Private

Admission Fee (if applicable): 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Rating:

Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed

Architect (if known): Not listed

Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed

Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed

Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

Related Website: Not listed

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