Avila Adobe - San Juan Capistrano, CA
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N 33° 30.035 W 117° 39.763
11S E 438443 N 3706980
One of many historical plaques that dot historic sites in downtown San Juan Capistrano.
Waymark Code: WMT21F
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/11/2016
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The plaque says, "Built in 1840 by Juan Avila as a 10 room adobe. It was destroyed by firs in 1879 and only partially rebuilt. The present restoration done in 1992 is about one-third the size of the original."
Group that erected the marker: San Juan Capistrano
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
San Juan Capistrano, CA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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