Woodland Hills in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Leonis Adobe
Calabasas Adobe
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 1, 2018
1. Adobe Marker
Leonis Adobe, 1844 - 1846.
Declared Historic Cultural Monument No. 1
by the Cultural Heritage Board, Municipal Art Department, City of Los Angeles.
This adobe was built by Miguel Leonis in the early 1870's. The chain of title extends from the King of Spain to the present owners.
Erected 1953 by Native Daughters of The Golden West, and City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists.
Location. 34° 9.455′ N, 118° 38.415′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Woodland Hills. It can be reached from Calabasas Road west of Valley Circle Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23537 Calabasas Road, Calabasas CA 91302, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s The Valley the San Fernando Valley 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Plummer House (within shouting distance of this marker); Windmill - Tilting Blade (within shouting distance of this marker); Original El Camino Real Bell
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More about this marker. The marker is located under a tree next to the adobe. The museum and grounds are open Friday 1-4, Saturday 10-4, Sunday 1-4.
Also see . . . Leonis Adobe - Our History. Museum website entry (Submitted on June 2, 2018.)
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 1, 2018
2. Adobe Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 1, 2018
3. Adobe Markers
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4. Dedication Plaque - 1972
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5. Leonis Adobe
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6. Leonis Adobe
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7. Leonis Adobe
Adobe visitors do not pay the parking fee. There is a small charge for museum admission.
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 1, 2018
8. Visitor Center
Entrance is through the Plummer House, built in the 1870s, moved here from Hollywood in 1983.
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 1, 2018
9. Longhorn Cattle
The oldest breed of cattle in North America, introduced in 1493. Ranch animals are part of the museum, representing a ranch yard of the 1880s.
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 28, 2017
10. The Seal of the City of Los Angeles
Represents the city under control of Spain 1542-1821, Mexico 1822-1846, California, and the United States.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 821 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on February 18, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on June 2, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 10. submitted on November 18, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
