Leonis Adobe, 1880s ranch house in Calabasas, US
Leonis Adobe is a two-story ranch house in Calabasas, California, that combines Monterey Colonial architecture with Queen Anne elements. The whitewashed adobe walls and covered wooden balconies give the building its characteristic appearance.
Miguel Leonis built the house in 1880 after farming the land for several years. Later owners expanded the building and added the second story.
The museum presents demonstrations of 1880s rancho life, including traditional corn grinding, tortilla making, and vaquero rope techniques. Visitors can watch these crafts up close and understand how families completed their daily tasks at that time.
The museum opens on Saturdays and Sundays, with different hours each day. Visitors will find parking on the grounds and can explore the courtyard and surrounding outdoor areas.
The grounds house longhorn cattle, sheep, and goats that visitors can feed with coins. These animals descend from breeds kept on California ranches during the 19th century.
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