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In this housein the year 1879 livedRobert Louis Stevensonessayist, story-teller and poetwhose contributions to literaturedelighted the world. This memorial unveiledNovember 12, 1922, the 82nd Anniversary of his birth
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Robert Louis Stevenson visited Monterey for three and a half months in the fall of 1879. He came to win the hand of Mrs. Fanny Osbourne. During part of his stay, it is believed he occupied the second-floor room of this house, which was then called…
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Spanish explorers and later New England hide and tallow traders found the Big Sur coastline a great hazard. Heavy fogs and extreme winds caused the wreck of many vessels on this coast. The Gold Rush of 1849 dramatically increased coastal shipping.…
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This date marks the 400th anniversary of the naming of Monterey Bay by Gen. Sebasti?n Vizca?no, commissioned by Don Gasp?r Z??iga y Acevedo, Count of Monte Rey. Near this place, called Acasta and Hummukul by the Ohlone/Constanoan Esselen Nation, F…
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To commemorate the loss of the U.S.S. Macon ZRS-512 February 1935Plaque donated by theMoffett Field Historical Society
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The oldest government building in California. The American flag was raised at this site on July 7, 1846, claiming California as part of the United States.First Brick House * Left at Wooden Flag PolePacific House Museum * Along the PlazaCell Phone …
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The Royal Chapel of San Carlos de Borromeo, founded June 3, 1770, is the only remaining Presidio chapel in California.
Madariaga Adobe * Follow Church St. to AbregoCell Phone Tour (831) 718-9123 enter 710
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Built about 1820 by Don Antonio Buelna, a Mexican soldier and school teacher. Senora Hillaria Buelna held the first school for girls in Monterey here.
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A native of Mexico de Anza left Tubac, Culiagan October 23, 1775 with a party of 240 together with horses, mules and beeves. Arrived Monterey March 10, 1776 with loss but one person. Journey of 1600 miles made under conditions of drought, snow and…
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Orientationsat the MarchBuildingCreated byGeorge T. Marsh1927Has been place in theNational Registerof Historic Placesby the United StatesDepartment of the InteriorRestored by Jerry Janssen2007