Mission Hills in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Ranchito Romulo
Andres Pico Adobe
Photographed By Craig Baker, October 15, 2018
1. Ranchito Romulo Marker
Oldest portion built about 1834 by ex-Mission Indians. Enlarged by Eulogio de Celis in 1846. Upper story added by Romulo Pico in 1874. Restored by Mr. & Mrs. M.R. Harrington in 1930.
Erected 1936 by Native Daughters of the Golden West California Parlor No. 247. (Marker Number 362.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists.
Location. 34° 16.116′ N, 118° 27.921′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Mission Hills. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Sepulveda Boulevard and Brand Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. The driveway is on the transition road from north-bound Sepulveda Blvd to Brand Blvd. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10940 Sepulveda Blvd, Mission Hills CA 91345, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 9 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Andres Pico Adobe (here, next to this marker); The Tombstone (a few steps from this marker); The Patio (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Andres Pico Adobe (a few steps from this marker); The Railroad Shanty (within shouting distance of this marker); El Camino Real Bell (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Regarding Ranchito Romulo. The marker is at the back of the park, on the far side of the adobe.
The adobe is the home of the San Fernando Valley Historical Society museum, open Sunday 1-4 and Monday 10-4.
This is California Historical Landmark #362; City of Los Angeles Cultural-Historic Monument #7; and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Also see . . . Andres Pico Adobe. San Fernando Valley Historical Society website. (Submitted on November 26, 2018.)
Additional keywords. Andres Pico Adobe
Photographed By Craig Baker, October 15, 2018
2. Ranchito Romulo Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, October 15, 2018
3. Nearby Marker
Andres Pico Adobe, Los Angeles City Historic Monument No. 7
Photographed By Craig Baker
4. Andres Pico Adobe
Photographed By Craig Baker
5. Near the park entrance
via San Vernando Valley Historical Society, unknown
6. Andres Pico
Photo courtesy of San Fernando Valley Historical Society / CSU Northridge, 1927
7. Andres Pico Adobe, 1927
"The Andres Pico Adobe before its restoration, 1927. The artist in the foreground is Claude A. Whisman, a Los Angeles police officer, who was recovering from a gun shot wound. His painting is on display in the Adobe. The Andres Pico Adobe was built in 1834 and it was owned by General Andres Pico. It is the second oldest adobe home in the City of Los Angeles. It was fully restored to its original condition in 1930 and is now the home of the San Fernando Valley Historical Society."
Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 277 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 26, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 6. submitted on February 15, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 7. submitted on November 28, 2018. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
