Downtown San Jose in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Luis Marํa Peralta Adobe
Photographed by Mathew H. Kohnen, November 12, 2007
1. Luis Maria Peralta Adobe Marker
The last vestige of El Pueblo de San Jose de Guadalupe, the simple adobe, rehabilitated in the mid-19th century, is believed built before 1800 by Manuel Gonzalez, an Apache, who was one of the pobladores (founders). Later owned and occupied by Sgt. Peralta, Pueblo Comisionado from 1807 to 1822. Both men came to California with the Anza Expedition in 1775-76.
Erected 1976 by State Department of Parks & Recreation, Peralta Adobe Restoration Committee, San Jose Historical Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number 866.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.
Location. 37° 20.166′ N, 121° 53.69′ W. Marker is in San Jose, California, in Santa Clara County. It is in Downtown San Jose. It is on W. St. John Steet, on the left when traveling west. Adobe and Marker are located across the street from the historic Fallon House historic site and museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 184 W St John Street, San Jose CA 95110, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area, in Silicon Valley, and 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
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Also see . . . Luis Maria Peralta Adobe. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on November 29, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
August 19, 2020
2. Luis Marํa Peralta Adobe Marker - wide view, Almaden Avenue gate
The marker has been relocated slightly, from one side of the Almaden Avenue gate to the other.
April 25, 2010
3. Luis Marํa Peralta Adobe Marker
Mounted on the brick wall outside of the Adobe grounds.
August 19, 2020
4. Luis Marํa Peralta Adobe Marker - duplicate, visible through the West St. John Street gate
April 25, 2010
5. Peralta Adobe
This marker is mounted on a pole on the sidewalk in front of the entrance to the Adobe grounds:
The Peralta Adobe is the oldest Spanish structure in the downtown and the last tangible remnant of the Pueblo de San Jos้. Purchased by the City of San Jos้ in 1966, the building was restored and the surrounding park completed in 1976. It continues to be maintained by the City and is treasured for its rich architectural and historical significance.
The Peralta Adobe is the oldest Spanish structure in the downtown and the last tangible remnant of the Pueblo de San Jos้. Purchased by the City of San Jos้ in 1966, the building was restored and the surrounding park completed in 1976. It continues to be maintained by the City and is treasured for its rich architectural and historical significance.
April 25, 2010
6. State Registered Historical Landmark Directional Sign
This sign is located on Notre Dame Avenue. Note the misspelling of the Peralta name.
Photographed by Mathew H. Kohnen, November 12, 2007
7. Luis Maria Peralta Adobe
The adobe covers an area of 20 feet by 41 feet, with two, equal-sized connecting rooms. The walls are about two feet thick and made of adobe blocks that are 22" by 11" by 4".
Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2007, by Mathew H. Kohnen of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 3,802 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 28, 2007, by Mathew H. Kohnen of San Jose, California. 2. submitted on August 20, 2020. 3. submitted on April 25, 2010. 4. submitted on August 20, 2020. 5, 6. submitted on April 30, 2010. 7. submitted on November 28, 2007, by Mathew H. Kohnen of San Jose, California. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
