Monterey in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Rodriguez – Osio Adobe

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 25, 2013

1. Rodriguez – Osio Adobe Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Finished in 1849 by Jacinto Rodriguez, member of California’s First Contitutional Convention. Later residence of Antonio Osio, Collector of the Port of Monterey under Governor Alvarado.

Erected by Monterey History & Art Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.

Location. 36° 36.016′ N, 121° 53.661′ W. Marker is in Monterey, California, in Monterey County. Marker is at the intersection of Alvarado Street and Franklin Street, on the left when traveling north on Alvarado Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 380 Alvarado Street, Monterey CA 93940, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Casa Sanchez (within shouting distance of this marker); Golden State Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Hellam's Tobacco Shop (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Merritt House (about 400 feet away); Site of Casa Bonifacio (about 400 feet away); Casa Serrano

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(about 500 feet away); Captain Don Gaspar de Portola (about 500 feet away); The Estrada Adobe (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.

Rodriguez – Osio Adobe and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 25, 2013

2. Rodriguez – Osio Adobe and Marker

The Rodreiguez – Osio Adobe image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 12, 2013

3. The Rodreiguez – Osio Adobe

Restoration plaque for the Rodriguez – Osio Adobe image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 12, 2013

4. Restoration plaque for the Rodriguez – Osio Adobe

Built in 1849. Purchased and restored in 1976 by the City of Monterey

Peter J. Coniglio, Mayor
Councilmen
John M. Brouldry • Gerald T. Fry • Charles H. Page • Louis R. Rudolph
John H. Mail, City Manager
Gary A. Chalursky, Project Director
Francis Palms, Architect
Geyer Construction, Contractor

Rodriguez – Osio Adobe image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 12, 2013

5. Rodriguez – Osio Adobe

The Restoration Dedication plaque is seen mounted at the base of the front wall.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2018. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 479 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 26, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 24, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.