Peña Adobe
United States historic place
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Peña Adobe (Vaca-Peña Adobe) is a historic building and park in Vacaville, Solano County, California, United States.[3]
Pena Adobe or Peña Adobe | |
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| Nearest city | Vacaville, California |
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| Coordinates | 38°20′14″N 122°0′51″W |
| Area | 1.5 acres (0.61 ha) |
| Built | 1842 |
| Architect | Juan Felipe Peña |
| NRHP reference No. | 72000261[1] |
| CHISL No. | 534[2] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | January 7, 1972 |
| Designated CHISL | Peña 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.
