Moraga in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Hacienda de las Flores
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 30, 2012
1. Hacienda de las Flores Marker
In 1857, Lot No. 1, a quarter section of Rancho Laguna De Los
Palos Colorados was bought by a squatter, Jesse Williams,
from Jose de Jesus Moraga. In 1906, the land was then
purchased by Manuel Lucas and 10 years later, 20 acres were
sold to Mesdames Alberta Higgins and Gertrude Malette
who built the first story of the present building as a proposed
residence for homeless children. In 1934, Donald Rheem
purchased and enlarged the house also adding stables,
racetrack and a wwimming pool complex. It was then known
as the San Simeon of the area. In 1961, the Christian
Brothers purchased the present site for their residential
and administrative use. The building was acquired by the
Moraga Park and Recreation Authority in 1973 and by the
Town of Moraga in 1977.Erected 1985 by Moraga Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 37° 51.144′ N, 122° 7.618′ W. Marker is in Moraga, California, in Contra Costa
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Joseph Joachin Moraga (approx. 0.8 miles away); Old Moraga Townsite (approx. 1.3 miles away); Moraga Barn (approx. 1.3 miles away); Moraga Train Station (approx. 1.3 miles away); Willow Spring School II (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Joaquin Moraga Adobe (approx. 1.6 miles away); Buehler House (approx. 2.4 miles away); Lafayette Town Hall (approx. 2˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Moraga.
Also see . . . Hacienda de las Flores Turns 100 (LaMorinda Weekly, May 4, 2016). (Submitted on July 10, 2019.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 30, 2012
2. Hacienda de las Flores and Marker
The marker is visible here on the south side of the building, under the veranda (and to the left of the umbrella).
Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 197 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 10, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
