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  • Who built the Olivas Adobe?
    • Built by Raymundo Olivas in 1841 after receiving a land grant from Juan Alvarado, the Olivas Adobe sits on the north bank of the Santa Clara River in Ventura, California.
  • How was the Olivas Adobe expanded?
    • The original adobe home was expanded in 1849 from one story to two, making it the only building of its kind in the area.
  • Is the Olivas Adobe historically significant?
    • Yes, the Olivas Adobe was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 and is recognized as a California Historical Landmark.
  • What can visitors see at the Olivas Adobe?
    • The house features period furnishings, photographs of the Olivas family, and its own chapel. The grounds include a garden with 100-year-old fuchsia.
  • Where is the Olivas Adobe located?
Olivas Adobe
© Olivas Adobe

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