Rómulo Pico Adobe, also known as Ranchito Rómulo and Andrés Pico Adobe, was built in 1834 and is the oldest residence in the San Fernando Valley, making it the second oldest residence in Los Angeles. Built and owned by the Pico family of California, a prominent Californio family, the adobe is located in the Mission Hills section of the city and is a short distance from the San Fernando Mission. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966.
Rómulo Pico Adobe, 2008
Dining room at Rómulo Pico Adobe with original fireplace
The Pico Adobe's courtyard
Historical marker at the Pico Adobe, placed by the Native Daughters of the Golden West in 1936.
Pico family of California
The Pico family is a prominent Californio family of Southern California. Members of the family held extensive rancho grants and numerous important positions, including Governor of Alta California, signer of the Constitution of California, and California State Senator, among numerous others. Numerous locations are named after the family across California.
Pío Pico, the last Governor of Alta California prior to the Conquest of California.
Andrés Pico, a California Senator and California State Assemblyman.
Antonio María Pico, Mayor of San Jose and a signer of the Constitution of California.
