South Pasadena in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Adobe Flores

Photographed by Craig Baker, February 7, 2019

1. Adobe Flores Marker

Inscription. Headquarters of General Jose Maria Flores before the capitulation to General John C. Fremont, January 13, 1847, at Cahuenga.

Erected 1920 by Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Peace • War, Mexican-American. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 13, 1847.

Location. 34° 7.187′ N, 118° 8.762′ W. Marker is in South Pasadena, California, in Los Angeles County. It is on Foothill Street west of Garfield Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1804 Foothill Street, South Pasadena CA 91030, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and 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: Oaklawn Bridge & Waiting Station (approx. ¼ mile away); Vietnam War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); 234 Marguerita Ln. (approx. 0.3 miles away); 235 Marguerita Ln. (approx. 0.3 miles away); 255 Marguerita Ln. (approx. 0.3 miles away); 275 Marguerita Lane (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rialto Theatre (approx. half a mile away); The Honorable Barack H. Obama (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in South Pasadena.

Regarding Adobe Flores. Adobe Flores was

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the headquarters for General Flores during the Mexican-American War. The home was the location for the final meeting with the General and his troops at the end of the war. It was built on Rancho San Pascual from 1838 to 1845, and restored by architect Carleton Winslow in 1919. Winslow also designed four Spanish-style adobe bungalows near the east and north sides of the original adobe. All four homes still stand, situated among newer homes and apartment buildings. Adobe Flores is U-shaped, with 3,700 square feet. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. This is a private residence, not open to the public.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. — Campo de Cahuenga, the location of the capitulation to General John C. Fremont.

Adobe Flores and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, February 7, 2019

2. Adobe Flores and Marker

The marker is to the right of the doors.

Adobe Flores image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, February 7, 2019

3. Adobe Flores

Additional Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, February 7, 2019

4. Additional Markers

Historic American Buildings Survey.
National Register of Historic Places.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,592 times since then and 111 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 9, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.