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Castro, Jose, House

Castro, Jose, House is a historic place in San Juan Bautista, San Benito County, California, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on April 15, 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000141.

San Juan Bautista, San Benito County, CaliforniaListed April 15, 1970NRIS #70000141★ National Historic Landmark

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Castro, Jose, House

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What is Castro, Jose, House?

The José Castro House, sometimes known as the Castro-Breen Adobe, is a historic adobe home in San Juan Bautista, California, facing the Plaza de San Juan. The Monterey Colonial style house was built 1838-41 by General José Antonio Castro, a former Governor of Alta California. It was later sold to the Breen family, who lived there until 1933, when the house became a museum as part of San Juan Bautista State Historic Park.

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Name: Castro, Jose, House
City: San Juan Bautista
County: San Benito County
State: California
Listed on the National Register: April 15, 1970
NRIS reference number: 70000141
Resource type: building
National Historic Landmark: Yes
Coordinates: 36.84466, -121.53601

When was Castro, Jose, House listed on the National Register?

Castro, Jose, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 15, 1970.

Where is Castro, Jose, House located?

Castro, Jose, House is located in San Juan Bautista, San Benito County, California at approximately 36.84466, -121.53601. See the map above.

Is Castro, Jose, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Castro, Jose, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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