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

Casa Gutierrez

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 12, 2013

1. Casa Gutierrez Marker

Inscription. Built in the Mexican period (Marker Number 713.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list.

Location. 36° 35.819′ N, 121° 53.797′ W. Marker is in Monterey, California, in Monterey County. It is at the intersection of Calle Principal and Polk Street, on the left when traveling north on Calle Principal. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 590 Calle Principal, Monterey CA 93940, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Central Coast

and specifically on the Coast 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: Stokes Adobe

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(within shouting distance of this marker); World War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Gabriel de la Torre Adobe (within shouting distance of this marker); House of Four Winds (within shouting distance of this marker); The Underwood – Brown Adobe (within shouting distance of this marker); Monterey History Time Line (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Casa Amesti (about 300 feet away); Chestnut Tree (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.

Regarding Casa Gutierrez. Casa Gutierrez is California Historical Landmark No. 713.
"In 1841 the municipality of Monterey granted a lot to Joaquin Gutierrez where he and his wife, Josefa, built an adobe home. The house has been donated to the State by the Monterey Foundation." - California Historical Landmarks, 1996 edition.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 12, 2013

2. Casa Gutierrez Marker

The marker is on the right, behind the car.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 838 times since then and 34 times this year. Last updated on December 12, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 19, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.