Casa de Lopez Adobe

Lopez adobe tours flyer
  • January 2025 - Dark
  • February 23, 2025 - 1 pm to 4 pm
  • March 23, 2025 - 1 pm to 4 pm
  • April 26, 2025 - 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
  • May 26, 2025 - 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
  • June 26, 2025 - 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
  • July 26, 2025 - 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
  • August 26, 2025 - 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
  • September 26, 2025 - 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
  • October 26, 2025 - 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
  • November 2025 - Dark
  • December 6, 2025 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

The property was acquired from the King of Spain via a grant to DeCelis. The chain of title deed is on display in the dining room of the adobe. An upper apartment was the home of a daughter, Kate Lopez Millen from 1931 until her death in 1961. Her children sold the adobe to the City of San Fernando in 1970. This purchase was made possible by a Historical Preservation grant, given to save the house from destruction. The 1971 earthquake did not do too much structural damage and, in 1974, it was restored as the original building for use as an early historical site. A group of San Fernando citizens, students and organizations contributed time, labor, talents, and money to prepare the home for its grand opening on April 5, 1975.

The adobe is registered as a National Historical Site, a state and county Historical Site, and the California Historical Advisory Committee says it is considered an important historical point of interest in the state.

San Fernando has been presented with a Gold Seal Award from the San Fernando Valley Beautiful Association for the beautiful Casa de Geronimo Lopez adobe and the grounds surrounding the home.

Volunteer Opportunities

The Lopez Adobe is currently looking for docents, administrative, and community service temporary volunteers. We are especially in need of docents who can lead tours in Spanish or English, and enjoy working with children. No experience is necessary, and training and materials are free. If you are interested, please complete and submit an application (see Forms Section below). After filling out/submitting the application, our Museum Coordinator will call you to schedule an interview. If selected, you will be asked to complete a background check, attend a docent training, and volunteer orientation. The training course for docents and volunteer personnel emphasizes teaching techniques, and the museum's collections through lectures, workshops, and readings.

For more information regarding volunteer opportunities, please contact:

(818) 898-1290 | Recreation@sfcity.org

Location

1100 Pico Street, San Fernando, CA 91340  View Map

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Features

  • Fountain
  • Restrooms
  • Street Parking

Contact

(818) 898-1290
Recreation@sfcity.org
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