Peña Adobe

Peña Adobe (Vaca-Peña Adobe) is a historic building and park in Vacaville, Solano County, California, United States.[3]

Pena Adobe or Peña Adobe
Nearest cityVacaville, California
Coordinates38°20′14″N 122°0′51″W
Area1.5 acres (0.61 ha)
Built1842 (1842)
ArchitectJuan Felipe Peña
NRHP reference No.72000261[2]
CHISL No.534[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJanuary 7, 1972
Designated CHISLPeña Adobe

History

It was built in 1842 by the Californios and designed by Juan Felipe Peña on the Rancho Los Putos. It is situated on 1.5 acres (0.61 ha).[4]

The Peña Adobe is part of the city's Peña Adobe Park, which includes the Mowers-Goheen Museum, the Willis Linn Jepson Memorial Garden, Indian Council Ground and picnic and recreation facilities. The Peña Adobe Historical Society provides educational and cultural services.

See also

References

  1. "Peña Adobe". Office of Historic Preservation, California State Parks. Retrieved October 15, 2012.
  2. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  3. Wood Young (July 8, 1970). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Peña Adobe / The Peña Adobe on Los Putos Rancho". National Park Service. Retrieved August 13, 2017. With three photos from 1965.
  4. "Discover Solano Spring 2014: National Register of Historic Places". Daily Republic. March 31, 2014. Archived from the original on March 31, 2014.
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