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Don Salvio Pacheco Adobe: A Window to California's Past

Explore the legacy of Don Salvio Pacheco at his beautifully preserved 1835 Adobe, a landmark of Concord's Rancho era and California history.

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The Don Salvio Pacheco Adobe, built in 1835, stands as the first permanent structure in the Concord area and a testament to California's Rancho era. Once the heart of Don Salvio Pacheco's vast Rancho Monte del Diablo, this beautifully preserved adobe offers a glimpse into the life of a prominent Californio ranchero and the early days of Concord.

A brief summary to Don Salvio Pacheco Adobe

  • 1870 Adobe St, Concord, California, 94520, US

Local tips

  • Check the Concord Historical Society's website for information on special events or open house days when you can tour the inside.
  • Combine your visit with a stroll through nearby Todos Santos Plaza, the heart of downtown Concord, for a taste of local life.
  • Take a moment to appreciate the architecture and imagine the bustling life of a Rancho in the 1840s.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    The Don Salvio Pacheco Adobe is located at 1870 Adobe Street in Concord. From Todos Santos Plaza, walk south on Grant Street, then turn right onto Adobe Street. The Adobe will be on your left in a few blocks. The walk is approximately 15 minutes.

  • Public Transport

    From the Concord BART station, take County Connection bus route 10 towards Concord BART. Get off at the stop closest to Adobe Street, which is approximately a 15-minute walk to the Adobe. A one-way bus fare is approximately $2.

  • Driving

    The Don Salvio Pacheco Adobe is located at 1870 Adobe Street. From Interstate 680, take the Willow Pass Road exit and head east. Turn right onto Galindo Street, then left onto Adobe Street. The Adobe will be on your right. Limited street parking is available.

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Step back in time at the Don Salvio Pacheco Adobe, a historic landmark that whispers tales of California's Rancho era. Built in 1835 by Don Salvio Pacheco, a direct descendant of California's earliest settlers, the adobe served as the headquarters for his expansive 17,921-acre Rancho Monte del Diablo. Constructed with local adobe brick and featuring fine woodwork imported from Spain, the two-story structure originally boasted two large ground-floor rooms and six bedrooms upstairs. Outbuildings included a dining room, kitchen, servant quarters, a barn, and even a bull ring. Don Salvio Pacheco played a pivotal role in the development of the region. In 1868, he generously offered land surrounding the adobe to refugees from an earthquake and flood, an act that led to the community being renamed Concord. The Pacheco family retained ownership of the adobe until the early 1930s. Since then, it has been remodeled and repurposed, serving as a restaurant and a bank before being leased by the City of Concord's Leisure Services Department. Today, the Don Salvio Pacheco Adobe is designated as Concord Landmark 1-14-76/4 and State Landmark No. 515. While the interior is not always open for tours, visitors can admire the building's architecture and imagine life on a bustling Rancho in the 1840s. The surrounding area offers a peaceful setting for reflection and appreciation of the region's rich history.

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