The Dana Adobe & Cultural Center or "Casa de Dana" is a historic landmark in

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. It was the home of

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sea captain William Goodwin Dana, who in 1837 was granted the Rancho Nipomo in

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. Captain Dana hosted figures such as Henry Tefft and

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in his Nipomo home, which also served as an important exchange point on California's first official

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route between

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and

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. The building is listed on the

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. The entire Rancho Nipomo is listed as a

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Gallery

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References

* The mission of the Dana Adobe & Cultural Center is to engage visitors with the stories of California's Rancho Era history, connecting them with the peoples, the land and its resources to foster environmental stewardship and cultural understanding.

External links

Dana Adobe Nipomo Amigos
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