Christmas in the Adobes 2024

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Christmas in the Adobes 2024

Monterey, California 93940, United States

Created By: Monterey State Historic Park

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Christmas in the Adobes is an annual holiday event for the benefit of the Monterey State Historic Park Association. This two-night event sees 23 of Monterey's most historic buildings open and decorated for the holidays. This digital tour is designed to be a navigational aid for guests attending the event. Buildings are spread throughout downtown and can be toured in any order.


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20 Custom House Plaza- Pacific House is a ticket sales and will-call location.  Built in 1847 as a barracks and storehouse for the American military, this two-story adobe has been a courthouse, a pub, local newspaper office, a church, and... Read more
1 Custom House Plaza- Custom House is a ticket sales location. 1820’s- State Historic Landmark #1 The oldest government building in California is the setting for a colorful Mexican “fandango”. Learn about early California dances and ... Read more
5 Custom House Plaza- Stanton Center is the primary will-call location.  Come see a collection of angels created by Erica Franke including examples of angels from different eras! Monterey History and Art Association ...
#1 Fisherman's Wharf Thomas Larkin built the wharf in 1845 for regular passenger and freight service ships arriving four times weekly. A vibrant sardine industry and need for better maintenance prompted the City to assume ownership in 1913.... Read more
Heritage Harbor California’s first fired brick home was built in 1847 by American settler Gallant Dickenson. Step into the house to learn about the many families that called this unique house home and peek into Maria “Mama” Garcia’... Read more
Heritage Harbor Built in 1847 by Scotsman David Wight, this two-story adobe house served as the headquarters for the Old Monterey Whaling Company from 1850s - 1880s. It later served as a private residence and inn until being restored by the... Read more
155 Van Buren Street (1876) The first Protestant church in Monterey; now a research library of local, county, and California history. Monterey History and Art Association
Corner of Scott and Pacific Streets (1845-47) This redwood and adobe boarding house hosted the first paid theatrical performances in California in the 1840s. Melodramas returned to the stage in 1937 with the Troupers of the Gold Coast in re... Read more
336 Pacific Street (1842) “The House of the Blue Gate.” Built by Rafael Estrada, an early Customs Officer, this house reflects the holiday traditions of Mexican-era Alta California. View the 19th century furnishings and local art belong... Read more
386 Pacific Street Originally built in 1830, it was purchased in 1852 by Juana Castro, the wife of Josiah Merritt and was used as their private residence. Josiah Merritt served as first county judge from 1851-1854. Today the Merritt House o... Read more
412 Pacific Street (1843) Mexican-era home of Florencio Serrano. Enjoy music by the “Old Town Ensemble”. Provided by Los Amigos of Monterey History and Art Association.
460 Pierce Street (1840s) This Mexican-era adobe was owned by John Steinbeck when he wrote The Pearl. The adobe is now part of the Middlebury Institute of International Studies. Enjoy stories and artifacts from Steinbeck’s life presented ... Read more
570 Pacific Street (1849) Built by Alcalde Walter Colton, this building first served as a schoolhouse, then it became the site of California’s Constitutional Convention in 1849. Enjoy festive decorations and music City of Monterey ...
510 Calle Principal (1835) Home of the only American Consul to Mexico, Thomas O. Larkin, the building is known as a prototype of Monterey Colonial architecture.18th and 19th century antiques and heirlooms blended with early 20th century des... Read more
540 Calle Principal (1830’s) Built in the 1830's by T.O. Larkin, it has also served as a store and Monterey County’s first Hall of Records. The adobe was famous for having Monterey’s first Weathervane! The Monterey Women’s Civic Clu... Read more
559 Pacific Street Visit the Monterey Museum of Art to view our exhibitions and experience the wonder of Iluminado, an interactive art installation inspiring reflection, connection, and creativity within our community this holiday season. ... Read more
590 Calle Principal- Casa Gutierrez (1841) is a will call location. The home of Custom House Official, Joaquin Gutierrez, who came to Monterey as a young cavalry soldier in 1836. Enjoy galleries of early California artwork.  State Parks ...
509 Hartnell Street This beautiful adobe is the historic location of the first Federal Courthouse in Monterey. It is now home to the non-profit Big Sur Land Trust (BSLT). Hear stories of early occupants as well as how BSLT has conserved ove... Read more
Corner of Munras and Alvarado (1832)  Home of sea captain, merchant and immigrant John Bautista Rogers Cooper and wife Encarnacion Vallejo Cooper. Learn about multiple generations of the Cooper family by viewing family heirlooms and interp... Read more
530 Houston Street- Robert Louis Stevenson House (1830's) is a will call location. This adobe is where Robert Louis Stevenson stayed in 1879. It showcases a world-renown collection of author Robert Louis Stevenson’s personal belongings a... Read more
582 Abrego Street (1836) Once a general store before becoming a women’s club today, the adobe home was built by Don Jose Abrego for his bride, Josefa Estrada, daughter of a prominent ranchero family. Enjoy holiday music in the main sala j... Read more
Pacheco Adobe - 602 Abrego Street (1840) A grand, two-story adobe built by Don Fernando Pacheco as a summer home for his family. Over the years it was a home, business office, and Monterey’s first hospital. Restored and owned since 1957 b... Read more
500 Church Street (1794) This restored National Historic Landmark is the only remaining structure of the Spanish-era Presidio and California’s oldest stone building. Enjoy a quiet moment of reflection in the oldest continuously operating ... Read more

 

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