Hill–Carrillo Adobe, Santa Barbara

Hill–Carrillo Adobe, Santa Barbara

The Hill–Carrillo Adobe was initially the home of a merchant named Daniel Hill and his wife, Rafaela Luisa Ortega. The couple occupied the house from 1826 to the early 1830s. The Hills sold the home to John Wilson and his wife, Ramona Carillo Pacheco. As the couple's home, the house became a major social center for many years.

In the 20th century, the house had diverse uses that included a Chinese laundry and school, as well as a dentist's office. Esher Fiske Hammond bought the property in 1916 after the building had started to fall into a state of disrepair. Two wings added to the building provided a book illumination studio for Robert Wilson Hyde.

The Hutton Parker Foundation has owned the property since 2010. One of the functions the adobe has served is being a free meeting space for local non-profits. In 2019, the Foundation started a renovation. This adobe is a California Historic Landmark, City of Santa Barbara Landmark, and is also on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Sight Name: Hill–Carrillo Adobe
Sight Location: Santa Barbara, USA (See walking tours in Santa Barbara)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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