Branciforte Adobe, Historic adobe house in Santa Cruz, United States.
The building features two-foot-thick adobe mud plastered walls, a redwood shake roof, and a front veranda at the corner of Branciforte Avenue.
The adobe structure, constructed between 1797 and 1821, remains the only existing residence from the Villa de Branciforte settlement period in California.
The adobe represents early California civilian settlements, distinct from military or religious structures that dominated Spanish colonial architecture in the region.
Located at 1351 North Branciforte Avenue, the structure functions as a private residence, allowing visitors to view its exterior and historical marker.
Jose Lorenzana modified the building in 1848, creating a small bedroom from the main rectangular room to accommodate his family of 21 children.
Location: Santa Cruz
GPS coordinates: 36.98944,-122.01083
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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