View shows a portion of the main room of the Reid adobe. The authentic antiques were collected by local chapters of the National Society of Colonial Dames. Photo dated: March 29, 1964.; The adobe was constructed in 1840 with the help of Gabrielino laborers and built of sun-dried adobe blocks made by mixing clay soil, water and a straw binder. The adobe is designated California Historical Landmark No. 368. The ranch was owned by E. J. "Lucky" Baldwin from 1875 to 1909.
Los Angeles State and County Arboretum Adobe houses--California--Arcadia Dwellings--California--Arcadia Arcadia (Calif.) Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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