A visit to the Sanchez Adobe was another San Mateo County Parks Foundation outing. Today the adobe, which was built by Francisco Sanchez between 1842 and 1846 is a San Mateo County Park run by the San Mateo County History Association.
The site of the adobe was originally, the village of Pruristac, a settlement of the Ramaytush band of the Ohlone people.
In 1786 the Spanish, Mission Dolores, in San Francisco, which had absorbed many of the Ohlone in the area, established San Pedro y San Pablo Asistencia, to promote missionary work and by farming to provide food for the main mission. The farming effort was soon abandoned, however, cattle ranching continued until the demise of the mission system in 1834.
The Mexican Government granted the land to Francisco Sanchez the 8th Alcade of San Francisco.
The adobe was purchased by Edward Kirkpatrick in 1871. He did extensive remodeling. Later lives included a time as the Adobe House, a hotel, and as a speakeasy during the depression.
The museum on the site today, offers a view of items from throughout its history. A new nature center was being planned when I visited and I believe it has now been opened.
It's a great place for an afternoon outing
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Sanchez Adobe - SMCHA
Sanchez Adobe - SMCP
Sanchez Adobe - Wikipedia
