Historical Landmark

Description:
In 1835 Don Joaquín Moraga, with his cousin Don Juan Bernal, was awarded this grant which they called Rancho Laguna de los Palos Colorados - the adobe was completed in 1841. Don Joaquín was the grandson of José Joaquín Moraga, founder and first commandante of the Presidio of San Francisco.

Registration Date: 9/24/1953

Location:
City: Orinda
County: Contra Costa

Directions:
24 Adobe Ln, Orinda (private residence)

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