Monterey in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Casa Abrego
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 12, 2013
1. Casa Abrego Marker
Erected by Monterey History & Art Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.
Location. 36° 35.824′ N, 121° 53.552′ W. Marker is in Monterey, California, in Monterey County. It is at the intersection of Abrego Street and Pearl Street, on the left when traveling north on Abrego Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 592 Abrego Street, Monterey CA 93940, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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: Mary Corning Winslow Black Studio (a few steps from this marker); Casa Pacheco (within shouting distance of this marker); Sherman Rose Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Stevenson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Louis Stevenson House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Madariaga Adobe (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named The Stevenson House (about 300 feet away); First Newspaper in California (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.
Also see . . . Monterey Area Adobes and Other Early Buildings
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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 12, 2013
2. Casa Abrego Marker
The marker is to the far right, next to the telephone pole.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 12, 2013
3. Casa Abrego
Library of Congress - Prints and Photographs
4. Casa Abrego
A 1960 re-photo of an undated photo showing the adobe prior to renovation.
Historic American Building Survey
Historic American Building Survey
Photographed by Robert W. Kerrigan, circa May 1936
5. Casa Abrego Adobe
Historic American Building Survey
Library of Congress
Library of Congress
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,367 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 24, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 4, 5. submitted on February 26, 2013. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
