Blas Aguilar Adobe - San Juan Capistrano, CA
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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: WMJKW2
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 12/01/2013
Views: 3
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."
Group that erected the marker: Decorative Arts Study Center
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
31806 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA United States
92675
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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