JUAN MATIAS SANCHEZ ADOBE

MONTEBELLO, CA

Juan Matias Sanchez Adobe is located in the city of Montebello, California. It is a historic two-story adobe building built in 1845 by José Antonio Sanchez. It is believed to be the oldest surviving adobe structure in Los Angeles County and is one of the few remaining examples of 19th century adobe architecture still standing in the area.

The adobe was built with walls two feet thick and is constructed using a combination of adobe and wood. It features a gabled roof and a central courtyard. The walls are covered with a stucco, which is now cracking due to age and weathering.

The adobe served as a family home for the Sanchez family and their descendants. It is now owned by the City of Montebello and is managed by the Montebello Historical Society, who are dedicated to preserving and sharing its history. The adobe is open to the public for tours and special events.

The adobe has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a California Historic Landmark. It has been used as a filming location for TV shows and movies and is a popular venue for weddings and other special events.

Juan Matias Sanchez Adobe is a historic landmark that is an important reminder of the cultural heritage of the area and it serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and protecting the past.

JUAN MATIAS SANCHEZ ADOBE is a History Museum in MONTEBELLO CA. US MID #8400601862

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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• website: http://www.montebellohistoricalsociety.org

MONTEBELLO HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 2404
MONTEBELLO
CA
90640-7204

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