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Roberto Adobe & Suñol House, San José, CA

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Roberto Adobe & Suñol House

A pair of early-1800s homes in Willow Glen, San José, run as a free history museum by a local pioneer society.

770 Lincoln Avenue, Willow Glen, San José, CA · San José, CA

About Roberto Adobe & Suñol House

The site contains an adobe begun around 1836 and a brick house finished in 1847 beside it. Together they show several eras of the Santa Clara Valley, from Native American life through the Spanish, Mexican, and early American periods. The California Pioneers of Santa Clara County, a nonprofit, took over the property in 2013 after a family donation. Exhibits focus on the people who lived in the homes and how local events shaped their lives, and each room includes interactive games for children. Visits are limited to a few open days, while private and Spanish-language tours can be arranged in advance.

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