Lopez Adobe
The Lopez Adobe, or La Casa de Geronimo Lopez, is one of the oldest residential structures in the San Fernando Valley. It is recognized for its unique mixture of Victorian and Mission style architecture, particularly the upper and lower verandas with hand-cut wooden railings and a jigsaw patterned balustrade. Valentin Lopez completed construction of the house in 1882 for his sister, Catalina, and her husband, Geronimo Lopez. Members of the Lopez family lived in the home until 1961. The City of San Fernando purchased the property in 1971 and converted it into a museum. Restoration and rehabilitation earned the adobe the US Secretary of Interior’s Preservation Award in 2013. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
San Fernando, Los Angeles County
Photographer: Andrew Schmidt