The Catalina Verdugo Adobe, also known as the Catalina Adobe, the Verdugo Adobe, and the Teodoro Adobe, is a historic adobe building and a public park located at 2211 Bonita Drive in Glendale, California.
Catalina Verdugo Adobe | |
California Historical Landmark No. 637 | |
Location | 2211 Bonita Dr. Glendale, California |
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Coordinates | 34°10′48″N 118°13′56″W / 34.18000°N 118.23222°W |
Built | 1828–1830s |
Architectural style | Adobe |
NRHP reference No. | 76000487 |
CHISL No. | 637 |
Added to NRHP | December 12, 1975 |
The adobe was built on a small portion of the Rancho San Rafael which was granted to José María Verdugo in 1784. Jose Maria Verdugo's grandson, Teodoro Verdugo, built the adobe on a small portion of the rancho.[1][2] Some sources indicate that the adobe was built for José María Verdugo's blind daughter, Catalina, who lived there until her death in 1871.[1]
The most probable date of construction was between 1828 and the 1830s, which are claimed by the City of Glendale and California Parks Service, respectively.[3][4]
Other sources indicate that Catalina lived in the adobe with Teodoro and his family up until her passing in 1861.[5][6]
The adobe was designated as the first entry on the Glendale Register of Historic Resources.[7] It was also registered in 1958 as California Historical Landmark No. 637.[8] In 1976, the adobe along with the nearby "Oak of Peace" were listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[9] The property is now owned by the City of Glendale and is operated as a historic park.[10][11]
Markers on the site read:[12]