Rafael Gonzalez House, Adobe house in Santa Barbara, US
The Rafael Gonzalez House features thick adobe walls, wooden verandas along its sides, and seven rooms arranged in a U-shaped layout at 835 Laguna Street.
Built in 1825, this residence belonged to Rafael Gonzalez, who served as alcalde of Santa Barbara in 1829 during the Mexican period of California.
The house represents Mexican period architecture in California through its construction methods, spatial organization, and traditional materials like lime plaster and adobe bricks.
The structure stands on elevated ground between East Canon Perdido Street and East De La Guerra Street, with garden walls defining its perimeter.
The building maintains its original two-foot-thick adobe walls, making it one of the remaining examples of early California construction techniques.
Location: Santa Barbara County
GPS coordinates: 34.42422,-119.69586
Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:57
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