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![]() ![]() Originally, the house was the home of Jose Rafael Gonzales, Alcade of Monterey in 1835. Later, in 1846-49, it was also home of Alcade Walter Colton. Swiss immigrant Juan Giardin and his wife Manuela Perez bought the building in 1856 and turned it into a hotel. Most famous guest was Robert Louis Stevenson, who stayed here in autumn of 1879 and later wrote the essay "The Old Pacific Capital" about his stay. |
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Casa AbregoIn 1836, during the revolt against governor Gutierrez, a cannon was mounted at the house and the only shot fired during the uprising promptly caused Gutierrez to surrender his office and to leave California. |
Casa Pacheco
Madariaga Adobe
Presidio Site
Though most of the cannons and other armament were moved to El Castillo in 1792, the original Presidio continued to serve as the Capitol of Monterey until 18401, when El Cuartel was finished.
Jose Cardero, Presidio of Monterey, 1791
The current chapel was completed in 1795 and has been used almost continually ever since.From here, you can either take a little detour and check out two other historic buildings a little bit off the path; or you can continue on the path by walking back to the Stevenson House and then proceed to Casa Estrada.
Detour to Lake El Estero
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