Downtown San Jose in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Luis María Peralta Adobe
The last vestige of El Pueblo de San Jose de Guadalupe, the simple adobe, rehabilitated in the mid-19th century, is believed built before 1800 by Manuel Gonzalez, an Apache, who was one of the pobladores (founders). Later owned and occupied by Sgt. Peralta, Pueblo Comisionado from 1807 to 1822. Both men came to California with the Anza Expedition in 1775-76.
Erected 1976 by State Department of Parks & Recreation, Peralta Adobe Restoration Committee, San Jose Historical Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number 866.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.
Location. 37° 20.166′ N, 121° 53.69′ W. Marker is in San Jose, California, in Santa Clara County. It is in Downtown San Jose. Marker is on W. St. John Steet, on the left when traveling west. Adobe and Marker are located across the street from the historic Fallon House historic site and museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 184 W St John Street, San Jose CA 95110, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Thomas Fallon House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Juan Bautista de Anza Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); International Business Machines : RAMAC (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Palomar Ballroom (about 500 feet away); Birthplace of A.P. Giannini (about 500 feet away); College of Notre Dame (about 600 feet away); Farmers Union Building (about 600 feet away); Hotel De Anza (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Jose.
Also see . . . Luis Maria Peralta Adobe. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on November 29, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2007, by Mathew H. Kohnen of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 3,413 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 28, 2007, by Mathew H. Kohnen of San Jose, California. 2. submitted on August 20, 2020. 3. submitted on April 25, 2010. 4. submitted on August 20, 2020. 5, 6. submitted on April 30, 2010. 7. submitted on November 28, 2007, by Mathew H. Kohnen of San Jose, California. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.