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Serrano, Jose, Adobe
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National Register of Historic Places

Serrano, Jose, Adobe

Also known as Serrano Adobe

On the National Register since 197650 years
Listed 1976Lake Forest

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Serrano, Jose, Adobe

Serrano, Jose, Adobe, at 21802 Serrano Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 24, 1976. The Register lists it for its prehistoric, agriculture, exploration/settlement and architecture, at the local level. The listing covers 5 acres.

What it isHistoric house in California, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 37 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1863 to today

  1. 1863Built
  2. 1976Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 50 years
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21802 Serrano Rd., Lake Forest

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Questions about Serrano, Jose, Adobe

Is Serrano, Jose, Adobe on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on May 24, 1976 (Register number 76000505).

Is Serrano, Jose, Adobe a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Modjeska House, 5.7 miles away.

Can you visit Serrano, Jose, Adobe?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Serrano, Jose, Adobe?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 37 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 123860338 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.