Talk:Rancho La Purísima Concepción

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Landmark status


The registration for the site of Juana Briones de Miranda home as a historic resource dates back to November 1, 1954. A commemorative plaque that designates this site as California Historical Landmark 524 plaque commemorating the site of Juana Briones de Miranda home on Rancho La Purísima Concepción at 4157 Old Adobe Road, Palo Alto, California. The plaque was placed by the California State Parks in cooperation with the Juana Briones Heritage Foundation and the city of Palo Alto, on March 12, 2007.

The inscription on the marker reads: "'In 1844 Juana de Briones de Miranda, a pioneer Latina property owner, businesswoman and humanitarian, purchased the 4,439 acre Rancho La Purisima Concepcion from Indian grantee Jose Gorgornio. The grant extended two miles south, encompassing Foothill College and most of Los Altos Hills. The site of the home that was constructed of earth inside a wooden crib is located up this street at 4155 Old Adobe Road. In addition to raising her seven children, Juana managed a large cattle ranch and was a noted curandera.'" Greg Henderson (talk) 15:42, 14 October 2023 (UTC)
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