7/14/1996
8/10/2013
NOTE:
Home was demolished between 1996 and 2013
8/10/2013
Landmark information
- Location:
4157 Old Adobe Rd, Palo Alto - Plaque:
Official State Plaque - Site:
Nothing Remains - Date First Visited:
7/14/1996 - Date Most Recently Visited:
8/10/2013 - GPS Coordinates:
N 37 23.533, W 122 8.371
About this landmark
Plaque text:
Site of Juana Briones de Miranda Home on Rancho La Purisima Concepcion
In 1844 Juana de Briones de Miranda, a pioneer Latina property owner, businesswoman and humanitarian, purchased the 4,439 acre Rancho La Purisima Concepcion from Indian grantee Jose Gorgornio. The grant extended two miles south, encompassing Foothill College and most of Los Altos Hills. The site of the home that was constructed of earth inside a wooden crib is located up the street at 4155 Old Adobe Road. In addition to raising her seven children, Juana managed a large cattle ranch and was a noted curandera..