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Welcome to an important part of East Bay history! |
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Built in 1841,
the Joaquin Moraga Adobe in Orinda is the oldest surviving building in
Contra Costa County. It has been recognized as a California
State
Historic Landmark since 1954 (landmark #509), and was designated as an
Orinda City Landmark in 1995.
The Friends of the Joaquin Moraga
Adobe are dedicated to preserving this important landmark and working
to provide community access to the building and grounds.
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The FJMA_Info
mailing list is the best way to keep up-to-date with news about the
Adobe, the proposed development threatening it, and how you can help.
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| Moraga Adobe c.1935
Photo Courtesy Orinda Historical Society |
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*** Breaking News ***
The
FJMA has reached an agreeement with the J&J Ranch developers to
purchase the Adobe and surrounding 2.3 acre parcel and operate it a
history center for the public.
Details to come soon!
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| Friends
of the Joaquin Moraga Adobe |
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The
Friends of the Joaquin Moraga Adobe is a group of community members
from Orinda, Moraga and the surrounding area who are dedicated to
preserving the Moraga Adobe and making it accessible to the public as a
history and learning center.
The
Friends have come together in reponse to a new opportunity to work with
the owners of the adobe to improve access and preserve the building,
which has always been privately owned and not open to the public
Meetings of the FJMA are held monthly, on the 3rd Monday of the month
at 7:30 PM.
To see the Adobe's current condition - View Moraga Adobe photos taken February 2012
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Next FJMA Meeting:
May 20 at 7:30 PM
Better Homes & Garden
Mason-McDuffie Realty Office
51 Moraga Way
Orinda, CA
All are welcome!
If you have questions, please contact Kent Long at 925-330-6726.
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