Spooner Ranch House - Los Osos, CA
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bluesnote
N 35° 16.456 W 120° 53.219
10S E 692185 N 3905505
The former Rancho Canada de los Osos y Pecho y Islay now is part of the California State Park System. All that remains today is the original ranch house which has since been turned into the visitor center.
Waymark Code: WMWXNG
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 10/26/2017
Views: 0
"In 1892, Alden B. Spooner, Jr. built this ranch house overlooking the sea. He first leased the land, then in 1902 bought it outright. Eventually his Pecho Ranch and Cattle Company spread over 8000 acres. The Spooners planted grain and field crops, ran dairy and cattle beef, and slopped hogs with creamery waste. During the 1920s and 30s, they leased ocean terrace land to Japanese pea farmers. Except for the highest slopes, every acre visible from the ranch house was under cultivation. At least 18 outbuildings, a water-powered creamery, and a cliffside loading chute for coastal steamers once clustered near Spooner's Cove. "
Theme:
Cultural history.
Food Court: yes
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
10-5 daily.
Cost: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Street Address: Not listed
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