San Juan Bautista in San Benito County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Progress Becomes History
El Progresso se Combirtió en Historia
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, June 5, 2023
1. Progress Becomes History Marker
English:
Residents Built and Destroyed on this Corner
The first permanent structures here were the adobe apartments for the Mission military families.
In 1856, a wooden Wells Fargo Express Office replaced the adobe ruins. Express mail and the telegraph allowed San Juan Bautista a connection with the rest of America.
The two story Mission Hotel replaced the Express Office in 1908. The great accomodations and cafe made the hotel popular.
In 1938 the State Park removed the Hotel, allowing space for a garden and the relocation of the Settler's Cabin.
Español:
Residentes Construían y Destruían en estas Esquinas
Las primeras estructuras permanentes de aquí eran los apartmentos de adobe para las familias militares de la misión.
En 1856, una oficina de madera de Wells Fargo Express reemplazó el adobe en ruinas. El correo rápido y el telegrafo permitió que San Juan Bautista tuviera una conexión con el resto de América.
El hotel de la misión de dos pisos reemplazó a la oficina de correo rápido en 1908. El excelente alojamiento y el restaurante hicieron al hotel popular.
En 1938 el Parque Estatal eliminó el hotel, permitiendo espacio para un jardín y el traslado de la Cabaña de los Colonos.
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Location. 36° 50.703′ N, 121° 32.185′ W. Marker is in San Juan Bautista, California, in San Benito County. It is at the intersection of Mariposa Street and 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north on Mariposa Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Juan Bautista CA 95045, 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: The Amah Mutsun Garden (a few steps from this marker); San Juan Bautista Plaza Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Castro/Breen Adobe and Plaza Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans of the World War (within shouting distance of this marker); Castro - Breen Adobe (within shouting distance of this marker); City of San Juan Bautista (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); De Anza Expedition 1775 – 1776 (about 300 feet away); Town Jail (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Juan Bautista.
Other markers no longer nearby. Settler's Cabin (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); El Camino Real Bell (was within
Photographed by James King, April 4, 2015
2. Progress Becomes History Marker
More about this marker. The marker is inside the garden gate.
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, June 5, 2023
3. Progress Becomes History Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2015, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 563 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 13, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 2. submitted on April 7, 2015, by James King of San Miguel, California. 3. submitted on August 15, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
