Monterey in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Red House
National Trust Office
| | Circa 1898 | |
Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 27, 2026
1. The Red House Marker
Frances Molera, Captain Cooper's granddaughter, willed the Cooper-Molera Adobe to the National Trust for Historic Preservation. In 1972 California State Parks leased the property and started its restoration as a Monterey State Historic Park house museum. When the lease ended in 2016, the National Trust reimagined the property as part of a shared-use agreement with commercial partners. This partnership will ensure the property's preservation for years to come.
Frances Molera, la bisnieta del capitan Cooper, heredo la casa de Adobe Cooper-Molera al Fideicomiso Nacional para la Conservacion Historica. En 1972, California State Parks arrendo la propiedad y comenzo su restauracion como una casa museo del Parque Historico del Estado en Monterey. Cuando el arrendamiento finalizo en 2016, el Fideicomiso Nacional se replanteo la propiedad como parte de un acuerdo de uso compartido con socios comerciales. Esta sociedad garantizara la conservacion a futuro de la propiedad por muchos anos.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. A significant historical year for this entry is 1972.
Location. 36° 35.837′ N, 121° 53.706′ W. Marker is in Monterey, California, in Monterey County. It can be reached from Munras Avenue south of Pearl Street. Located on the grounds of Cooper-Molera
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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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Barns (here, next to this marker); The Orchard (a few steps from this marker); Cooper Adobe (within shouting distance of this marker); Cooper-Molera Adobe (within shouting distance of this marker); Casa Amesti (within shouting distance of this marker); Jules Simoneau Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of Juan Bautista Alvarado (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Simoneaus Restaurant (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.
Also see . . . Cooper-Molera Adobe (official website). (Submitted on March 29, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 27, 2026
2. The Red House Marker
Located on the grounds of Cooper-Molera Adobe.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
