San Juan Capistrano in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Avila Adobe

Historic Site

— San Juan Capistrano —

Avila Adobe Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, September 5, 2016

1. Avila Adobe Marker

Inscription. Built in 1840 by Juan Avila as a 10 room adobe. It was destroyed by fire in 1879 and only partially rebuilt. The present restoration done in 1992 is about one-third the size of the original.

Erected by Decorative Arts Study Center.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.

Location. 33° 30.035′ N, 117° 39.763′ W. Marker is in San Juan Capistrano, California, in Orange County. Marker is on Camino Capistrano near Yorba Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31831 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano CA 92675, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Manuel Garcia Adobe (within shouting distance of this marker); Garcia Adobe (within shouting distance of this marker); Provincial Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Esslinger Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Domingo Yorba Adobe (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Valenzuela Adobe (within shouting distance of this marker); Franciscan Plaza (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); "El Adobe de Capistrano" (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Juan Capistrano.

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Photographed By Adam Margolis, September 5, 2016

2. Avila Adobe

Marker is mounted on the stone retaining wall at the front of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2021, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 368 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 4, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 2. submitted on December 26, 2021, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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