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Rancho Los Alamitos is twice listed on the National Register of Historic Places - once as the sacred Tongva village of Povuu’ngna, the traditional birthplace of the native people of the Los Angeles Basin and, second, for the evolution of its significant historic landscape over time. The site includes traces of the ancestral village, an adobe-core ranch house ca.1800, four acres of lush historic gardens developed during the 1920s and 30s, and the restored working ranch barnyard of the early-mid 20th century. With the opening of the Rancho Center, the film, new exhibits and room environments feature the landscape, the people and the place over time and within the context of the development of the region and the state.
This exceptional site reveals the early Tongva presence, the Spanish and Mexican periods, the ranching and farming era, and the imprint of 20th century development. A quintessential place for people to experience the living story of southern California, Rancho Los Alamitos is a microcosm of the region, past to present. |
| Rancho Center & Barns Area Restoration Grand Opening - June 10, 2012 |
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Meticulous restoration of the barns area brings back the historical character, sights and sounds of the original working ranch, its historic barns, working blacksmith shop, feed
shed and corrals. It’s also the new home of the Ranch animals— the ducks, chickens, rabbits, and the all-time favorite draft horses.
The 1948 Horse Barn creates the historic core for the new Rancho Center, a stunning blend of historic and contemporary architecture, which houses the new permanent exhibition, Rancho Los Alamitos-- Ever Changing, Always the Same. |
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The June 10th Grand Opening is a culmination of the comprehensive Master Plan for the restoration, preservation and interpretation of the site, and begins a new chapter of experiences at Rancho Los Alamitos. |
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Rancho Los Alamitos presents a
Grand Preview Luncheon
Featuring the first public preview of the
RANCHO CENTER
and
BARNS AREA RESTORATION
Thursday, May 31, 2012 | 11am - 2pm
Barnyard Reception, Preview of the Rancho Center & Restored Barns Area
California Ranch Barbecue Buffet Luncheon, Award Presentation, and more
Click here for tickets and information-> |
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You are invited to the long awaited
PUBLIC GRAND OPENING
RANCHO CENTER
&
BARNS AREA RESTORATION
An Afternoon Celebration of
Living History for All Time
Sunday, June 10, 2012 | Noon – 5 p.m.
FREE ADMISSION Please click here for all of the details->
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Conversations in Place 2012
Lecture/Discussion -
May 20, June 24, Aug 26, and Oct 7
Season One selects from among the best minds in the country as
they reflect on conersations occuring “back then” at the Rancho still
relating to the headlines today. The series is now booked with a limited
waiting list, please call the office to check for possible updated availability
for these exciting events. Dates and details-> |
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