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

Casa Sanchez

 
 
Casa Sanchez Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 25, 2013
1. Casa Sanchez Marker
Inscription. Part of the former residence of Dona Marie Ignacia Sanchez. The garden extended through to Calle Principal.
 
Erected by Monterey History & Art Association.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic AmericansSettlements & SettlersWomen.
 
Location. 36° 35.977′ N, 121° 53.675′ W. Marker is in Monterey, California, in Monterey County. It is on Alvarado Street south of West Franklin Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 414 Alvarado 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Golden State Theatre (a few steps from this marker); Hellam's Tobacco Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Casa Bonifacio (within shouting distance of this marker); Rodriguez – Osio Adobe (within shouting distance of this marker); Casa Serrano (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Estrada Adobe (about 400 feet away); Merritt House (about 500 feet away); 19th Century Sailing Ship's Anchor (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.
 
Also see . . .
1. Monterey State Historic Park - Path of History-Part 12 - Anglefire
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. Casa De Castro Site, Casa Estrada, Casa de Sanchez, Old Monterey Hotel, Golden State Theatre, Casa Jimeno Site & Osio-Rodriguez Adobe (Submitted on February 26, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.) 

2. Alvarado Street - Monterey 1887 - California Views. Looking southeast towards Ingram Bros, Washington Market, Del Monte Restaurant and at the very end of the street is A.A. Manuel groceries, fruits and liquors at the end of Alvarado Street at Pearl Street.

Other early Monterey views available at this site. (Submitted on February 26, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.) 
 
Casa Sanchez and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 25, 2013
2. Casa Sanchez and Marker
Casa Sanchez image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 25, 2013
3. Casa Sanchez
The Old Monterey Hotel image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 25, 2013
4. The Old Monterey Hotel
The hotel is to the right of the Casa Sanchez.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,056 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 26, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
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