Catalina Verdugo Adobe
The Catalina Verdugo Adobe was designated as the first entry on the Glendale Register of Historic Resources. It is located on a small undeveloped parcel that was part of Rancho San Rafael (or Rancho La Zanja) that was granted to José María Verdugo in 1784. Early records of real estate transactions involving the Rancho are contradictory and confusing. While certainly one of the oldest structures in Glendale, the commonly held date of construction in 1828 was disputed by José’s great-grandaughter, Dora, who claimed it was built in 1860. The builder has been variously identified as Don José, his daughter, Catalina, or his son Julio. Whatever the case, subsequent owners have been aware of the property’s historical value and preserved it unchanged. The Adobe is also a California Historical Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Glendale, Los Angles County
Photographer: Al Russell