California Historical Landmarks in Monterey County

California Historical Landmark 348
Home of Juan Bautista Alvarado
494-498 Alvarado Street
Monterey

California Historical Landmark #348: Home of Juan Bautista Alvarado
  California Historical Landmark #348: Home of Juan Bautista Alvarado
22 November 2012
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Home of Juan Bautista Alvarado

State Registered Landmark No. 348

Native of Monterey, Governor of California under Mexican rule December 20, 1836 - December 20, 1842. During his administration the increasing influx of Americans and the Russian settlement at Fort Ross, began to be regarded as serious problems. Russians withdrew in 1841.

Tablet placed by California Centennials Commission in cooperation with Monterey Parlor No. 75, N.S.G.W.
September 4, 1949

The Home of Juan Bautista Alvarado contributes to the Old Town Historic District which is a National Landmark.

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