Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Oreña Adobe

1849

Photographed by Alvis Hendley, March 13, 2017

1. The Oreña Adobe Marker

Inscription. Constructed in 1849 by Don José de la Guerra, this adobe was originally used to house supplies brought in from ships anchored in the harbor.

Don Gaspar Oreña bought the adobe and added the story-and-a-half portion in 1858, shortly after his marriage to de la Guerra's daughter.

Eventually, it became the fall and winter home of the Oreñas, and is still owned by their descendants. In 1920, the patio and rear structures were added by Doña Acacia Oreña Rickard, daughter of Don Gaspar Oreña. Architect was James Osborne Craig.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.

Location. 34° 25.247′ N, 119° 41.92′ W. Marker is in Santa Barbara, California, in Santa Barbara County. It is at the intersection of East de la Guerra Street and Anacapa Street on East de la Guerra Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 39 East de la Guerra Street, Santa Barbara CA 93103, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on California’s Central

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Coast,

specifically on the Coast Ranges,

and specifically in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: De La Guerra Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Jose Lobero's Opera House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Lobero Theatre (about 400 feet away); Jimmy's Oriental Gardens (about 500 feet away); Old Chinatown (about 500 feet away); The Rochin Adobe (about 600 feet away); Rochin-Birabent Adobe (about 600 feet away); Santa Barbara Presidio (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Barbara.

The Original Oreña Adobe and Addition image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Alvis Hendley, March 13, 2017

2. The Original Oreña Adobe and Addition

The marker is visible mounted on the front of the building to the right of the entrance door.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2017, by Alvis Hendley of San Francisco, California. This page has been viewed 971 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 12, 2017, by Alvis Hendley of San Francisco, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.