La Verne in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Lomeli Adobe
Last Adobe Built in La Verne - 1957
Photographed By Craig Baker, January 20, 2022
1. Lomeli Adobe Marker
Leo Lomeli, the local Santa Fe railway station agent 1942-1960, began building this home in 1951 for his wife, Esperanza, and three sons. It was a labor of love, completed in 1957 with help from friends and family. Lomeli was the first city council member of Mexican descent, serving 1950 to 1962.
Erected by Historical Society of La Verne. (Marker Number 7.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Hispanic Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1957.
Location. 34° 6.356′ N, 117° 46.698′ W. Marker is in La Verne, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker is on Magnolia Avenue north of 5th Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2553 Magnolia Ave, La Verne CA 91750, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Henry L. Kuns Home (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); J.M. Johnson Home (about 600 feet away); Carob Tree (about 700 feet away); The Meredith Home (approx. half a mile away); Lordsburg Townsite (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Haugh Residence (approx. 0.7 miles away); The David Blickenstaff Home (approx. ¾ mile away); A.J. Milne Home (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Verne.
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Photographed By Craig Baker, January 20, 2022
2. Lomeli Adobe Marker
The marker lays flat on the ground next to the sidewalk.
Photographed By Craig Baker, January 20, 2022
3. Lomeli Adobe
via La Verne Historical Society, unknown
4. La Verne Historical Society
Society website homepage. See ‘Historical Recognition’ for a list of markers.
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 207 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 23, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on May 14, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
