Stevenson House, Spanish Colonial boarding house in Monterey, United States.
The two-story adobe structure at 530 Houston Street features limestone mortar walls, a bracketed overhanging roof, and wood shingle covering throughout the building.
Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson stayed at this former French Hotel in 1879 while recovering from illness and writing several essays about Henry David Thoreau.
The building now functions as a museum within Monterey State Historic Park, displaying personal artifacts and photographs that document Stevenson's literary contributions.
The Stevenson House maintains regular visiting hours and provides educational tours highlighting the connection between the author and California's literary development.
The original customs administrator of Port Monterey, Don Rafael Gonzalez, constructed this building using chalk rock laid in mud mortar during the 1830s.
Location: Monterey
GPS coordinates: 36.59722,-121.89333
Latest update: April 11, 2025 10:33
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