Garcia Adobe - San Juan Capistrano, CA
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N 33° 30.024 W 117° 39.758
11S E 438450 N 3706960
The Garcia Adobe was once a pot office, hotel and general store.
Waymark Code: WMQF00
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 02/18/2016
Views: 2
The sign reads:
"Garcia Adobe
Built in the 1840's by Manuel Garcia, it
originally had a second story over
only half of the ground floor. In 1880,
the remaining space was covered by a
second floor and a balcony was added.
It was a post office in the 1870's, a
hotel from 1880 to 1903, and a general
store from 1903 to 1918."
Group that erected the marker: Decorative Arts Center
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
26801 Ortega Hwy
San Juan Capistrano, CA USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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