National Register of Historic Places

Larkin House

Larkin House is a historic place in Monterey, Monterey County, California, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000215.

Monterey, Monterey County, CaliforniaListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000215★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Larkin House?

The Larkin House is a historic house at 464 Calle Principal in Monterey, California. Built in 1835 by Thomas O. Larkin, it is claimed to be the first two-story house in all of California, with a design combining Spanish Colonial building methods with New England architectural features to create the popular Monterey Colonial style of architecture. The Larkin House is both a National and a California Historical Landmark, and is a featured property of Monterey State Historic Park.

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Listing details

Name
Larkin House
City
Monterey
County
Monterey County
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000215
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
36.59810, -121.89626
When was Larkin House listed on the National Register?

Larkin House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Larkin House located?

Larkin House is located in Monterey, Monterey County, California at approximately 36.59810, -121.89626. See the map above.

Is Larkin House a National Historic Landmark?

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