Ygnacio Palomares Adobe

The Ygnacio Palomares Adobe is an adobe brick residence from the 1850s with 13 rooms in a T-shaped layout that combines Mexican building techniques with American architectural elements. The structure shows how two styles merged together to create a functional home for a large family.

The building was constructed between 1850 and 1855 and served as the center of a vast land grant given by Mexican Governor Juan Alvarado in 1837. It was built during a time when California was changing hands and borders shifted between two cultures.

The house displays how people lived during the Spanish and Mexican rancho era in California, with furnishings and objects from that time. The rooms tell stories of family, work, and daily activities that are reflected in what visitors see.

The house is easy to visit and guests can explore it both outside and inside to see its architecture and furnishings. The best time to visit is during good weather when all rooms are open and historical details are clearly visible.

In the 1930s the building underwent a major restoration by more than 70 workers who produced thousands of new adobe bricks during the process. This restoration effort preserved both the walls and the original structure, allowing the house to survive intact to the present day.

Location: Pomona

GPS coordinates: 34.09050,-117.74300

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:03