Don Abel Stearns House, Adobe residence in Downtown Los Angeles, US
The Don Abel Stearns House covered an entire block with a central courtyard, flat roof, and multiple extensions facing the street at Main and Arcadia intersection.
Built between 1835 and 1838, the residence stood as the largest dwelling in Los Angeles until its demolition in 1877 to make way for the Baker Building.
The residence served as a social center where the Bandini daughters entertained guests from San Diego and Santa Barbara during the mid-19th century.
The building featured protective outer gates and structural elements that made it defendable, with an L-shaped layout later modified into a U-configuration.
The house contained a grand ballroom extending over 100 feet in length, marking it as the most substantial entertainment space in 1840s Los Angeles.
GPS coordinates: 34.05580,-118.24000
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:31
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