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CASTRO HOUSE


In the 1840s the Castro House was built to house General José Castro’s administrative office and his secretary. In 1848 Castro sold the house to Patrick Breen, survivor of the ill-fated Donner party of 1846, and the Breen family lived here for many years.

Designation:
• Juan Bautista de Anza Historic Trail
• National Historic Site (70000141)
• State Historical Site (179)
Visited: 06/27/2015
Location: Map
Website: N/A


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