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Established by Ygnacio Del Valle in 1853, Rancho Camulos was once part of a 48,000 acre Mexican land grant deeded to Ygnacio's father Antonio Del Valle in 1839. The Del Valle Family was prominent both before and after statehood and was famous for its generous hospitality. Rancho Camulos remained in the Del Valle family until 1924 when it was sold to August Ru¨bel, whose heirs are the current owners. Now as a museum and historic landmark, the site serves as a living history museum and educational center dedicated to preserving the cultural legacy of the Rancho period in California history. On the grounds are 15 structures, including a 20 room casa grande adobe, a private chapel and brick fountain, a Spanish Colonial Revival adobe, a brick winery, barn, and a bunk house. Rancho Camulos was designated both a California Historical Landmark and a National Historic Landmark and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Photograph article dated January 19, 1962 partially reads, "Although it is only about 30 miles from the Valley to Camulos Ranch in Piru, it's about a 100-year drive. For the ranch, nestled alongside Highway 126, is one of the best examples of old-California architecture you can find. The ranch has a more fascinating history than most towns and is world famous among history lovers because it served as the model for the ranch Helen Hunt Jackson wrote about in her 1884 novel, 'Ramona.' 'Ramona' is a romantic tale of an Indian girl who, although brought up on a great Spanish estate in Southern California, chooses the life of her own people...Today the ranch is owned by the Edwin F. Burgers." Pictured is Mrs. Mary Burger framed in a circular mirror at the Camulos Ranch where she has lived since 1924.; See images #00130610 through #00130612 for all photos in this series.
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