Catalina Verdugo Adobe Explained

Catalina Verdugo Adobe
Location:	2211 Bonita Dr. Glendale, California
Coordinates:	34.18°N -118.2322°W
Built:	1828–1830s
Architecture:	Adobe
Added:	December 12, 1975
Refnum:	76000487
Designated Other1:	California
Designated Other1 Number:	637

The Catalina Verdugo Adobe, also known as the Catalina Adobe, the Verdugo Adobe, and the Teodoro Adobe, is a historic adobe building and a public park located at 2211 Bonita Drive in Glendale, California.

History

The adobe was built on a small portion of the Rancho San Rafael which was granted to José María Verdugo in 1784. Jose Maria Verdugo's grandson, Teodoro Verdugo, built the adobe on a small portion of the rancho.^{[1] [2]} Some sources indicate that the adobe was built for José María Verdugo's blind daughter, Catalina, who lived there until her death in 1871.^[1]

The most probable date of construction was between 1828 and the 1830s, which are claimed by the City of Glendale and California Parks Service, respectively.^{[3] [4]}

Other sources indicate that Catalina lived in the adobe with Teodoro and his family up until her passing in 1861.^{[5] [6]}

Preservation

The adobe was designated as the first entry on the Glendale Register of Historic Resources.^[7] It was also registered in 1958 as California Historical Landmark No. 637.^[8] In 1976, the adobe along with the nearby "Oak of Peace" were listed on the National Register of Historic Places.^[9] The property is now owned by the City of Glendale and is operated as a historic park.^{[10] [11]}

Markers

Markers on the site read:^[12]

• Marker at entrance: San Rafael Ranch - Jose Maria Verdugo granted land use by Gov. Pedro Fages, 1784 Deed recorded, 1799. State Historic Landmark No. 637. National Register of Historical Places – 1976
• Marker at entrance: Oak of Peace - Site of pre-surrender conference between the Mexican settlers and a representative of the invading American forces on January 11, 1847. Jesus Pico, acting as an emissary from Lt. Col. Fremont, met under the oak with General Andres Pico and Governor Flores of the Californios to urge the signing of the treaty.
• San Rafael Rancho First granted to José Maria Verdugo, Oct. 20, 1784 Catalina Adobe built about 1828 and General Andres Pico oak tree camp site before he surrendered to John C. Fremont 1847 Marked by California Parlor No. 247 Native Daughters of the Golden West Sept. 28, 1947
• 637 Catalina (Verdugo) Adobe San Rafael Rancho of Jose Maria Verdugo Built about 1828 Placed by Don Jose Verdugo Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 1958

See also

• Glendale Register of Historic Resources and Historic Districts
• Rancho San Rafael

Notes and References

1. Web site: History of The Catalina Verdugo Adobe. MyGlendale. July 8, 2019.
2. Web site: Adobes of Glendale: The Verdugo Heritage. MyGlendale. July 8, 2019.
3. Web site: Catalina Verdugo Adobe City of Glendale, CA . 2022-04-18 . www.glendaleca.gov.
4. Web site: CHL # 637 Catalina Adobe Los Angeles . 2022-04-19 . www.californiahistoricallandmarks.com.
5. News: Date Debate Still Surrounds Historic Verdugo Adobe. Los Angeles Times. Martha L. Willman. October 28, 1984. IX-3. Newspapers.com.
6. News: The Two Verdugo Adobes. Los Angeles Times. Clarence Cullimore. April 22, 1945. Home magazine, p. 3. Newspapers.com.
7. Web site: Glendale Register of Historic Resources. City of Glendale. December 2015. July 8, 2019.
8. Web site: Catalina Adobe. California State Parks, Office of Historic Preservation. July 8, 2019.
9. Web site: Entry for San Rafael Rancho (Verdugo Adobe and Oak of Peace. National Park Service. July 9, 2019.
10. Web site: Catalina Verdugo Adobe. City of Glendale. July 9, 2019.
11. https://npgallery.nps.gov/GetAsset/3a209a1c-25e5-4f10-890c-8ad3d77a468c/ nps.gov, Verdugo Adobe
12. https://anthropolagist.com/new-blog-1/2015/11/18/637-catalina-verdugo-adobe
    1. 637 – Catalina Adobe Markers