Lopez Adobe

The Lopez Adobe at Pico Street is a two-story residence constructed from sun-dried adobe blocks featuring wooden verandas and hand-cut railings. The structure demonstrates a blend of Victorian design elements alongside Mission Revival influences that reflect early building practices in the valley.

Valentin Lopez built this residence between 1882 and 1883 during the early settlement period of the valley. The family maintained ownership until 1971, when the City of San Fernando acquired it as a record of pioneer life.

The Lopez family shaped the valley through economic and educational ventures that molded the daily life of settlers. Visitors can still observe how they anchored their influence in the community by operating the store and school from their home.

Visitors can join guided tours held monthly to learn about early settler life and view historical documents preserved on-site. The house is located in the historic district, making it easy to reach on foot from nearby streets.

The house was the first two-story adobe residence in the valley and showcases rare hand-crafted techniques that few visitors notice. The railings and verandas display traditional craftsmanship typical of construction methods from that period.