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History of the Plummer House

ntil it was moved to the Leonis Adobe grounds in 1983, the Plummer House stood in Plummer Park, West Hollywood, where it was known as the "Oldest House in Hollywood". In 1935 it was designated as State Historical Landmark No. 160.
In 1828, Plummer Park was a part of the 4,439-acre Rancho La Brea, granted by Governor Echandia to Antonio Rocha. It was paid for in gold. The rancho was sold several times until 1865 when it was sold to Major Hancock for $2.50 an acre. The ranch became famous for its Tar Pits and skeletons of prehistoric animals. Senora Perez, a squatter, held the land until the early 1870's when the ranch was re-surveyed by the U.S. Government. As a result, Senora Perez lost her holdings. In 1874, the Plummer's acquired the official title to 160 acres from Senora Perez. The Plummer Rancho was bounded by the present day Santa Monica Blvd, Gardner St, Sunset Blvd., and La Brea Ave.

Dona Maria

Eugenio Plummer & Wife
The Plummer's and the Leonis' were acquainted, as were most of the landholding families in those days. Eugenio Plummer visited the Leonis family in 1873 as a teenager, when the Leonis family was still living on EI Rancho Escorpion. One day, Eugenio reached under a building for a stray ball and was bitten by a scorpion. Espiritu treated the wound and he survived. Eugenio told about Espiritu visiting the Plummers, playing Spanish whist, and talking about days past in his book Senior Plummer. Juan Menendez, Espiritu's son, wrote in his diary of visits by him and his mother to the Plummers in 1897 and 1902.

Mr. Plummer

The Leonis Adobe Association learned of this from the Los Angeles Conservancy, and arranged with the county to move the front portion (the rear being too heavily damaged) to the Leonis Adobe grounds. Since 1983 the Association has repaired, restored, and refurbished the house into a Visitor Center and gift shop for the Leonis Adobe.
Restoration...
The Plummer house was restored to its original condition per correspondence with the State Historical Preservation Office. Pictures supplied by S.H.P.O. were used in the restoration. The horizontal shiplap siding was replaced where necessary with duplicates of the remaining material. The gingerbread on the eaves was restored to its original condition. The double hung windows are original. The tongue and groove fir flooring was replaced where necessary. The ceilings were restored with tongue and groove fir, matching the original remnants extant in 1983. The inner walls were restored in the same manner as the original, having bare wood covered with burlap and then wallpaper. The Association has built a rear wall, as the back half of the house was destroyed by fire. The roof shingles were replicas of the original, however, due to the new site being in a fire zone, the shingles were replaced with modern materials. Missing inner doors were replaced with replica 1870's period doors found in salvage yards. Missing hinges were also replaced with those matching the extant hinges.
LEONIS ADOBE GRAPEVINE

Every Tuesday
July 9th - August 13th
9:30AM to 11:30AM
July 9th - August 13th
9:30AM to 11:30AM

Feed the Animals
Live Music
Games & Crafts
Story Time
Lots of Fun Activities
EVENT SCHEDULE
- July 9th - Welcome to the Ranch
- July 16th - Music on the Ranch
- July 23rd - Cooking on the Ranch
- July 30th - Animals on the Ranch
- August 6th - Pow-wow on the Ranch
- August 13th - Fiesta on the Ranch
$4 for Non-Members (per day)
FREE for All Members
FREE for All Members
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Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Bellingham Elementary | @ 9:30am
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Thursday, May 02, 2013
Sendak Elementary | @ 9:30am
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Friday, May 03, 2013
Miller Elementary | @ 7:30am
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Monday, May 06, 2013
Sierra Park Elementary | @ 9:30am
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Tuesday, May 07, 2013
St. Charles Borromeo School | @ 9:30am
AJ Heschel School | @ 9:30am
AJ Heschel School | @ 9:30am
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Wednesday, May 08, 2013
St. Rita's School | @ 9:30am
St. Martin of Tours | @ 9:30am
St. Martin of Tours | @ 9:30am
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Thursday, May 09, 2013
Newcastle Elementary School | @ 9:30am
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Friday, May 10, 2013
Bethany Christian School | @ 9:30am
Andasol Elementary | @ 9:30am
Andasol Elementary | @ 9:30am
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Saturday, May 11, 2013
Murder Mystery Event | @ 6:00pm
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Monday, May 13, 2013
Hancock Park Elementary | @ 9:30am
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Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Polytechnic School | @ 9:30am
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Hancock Park Elementary | @ 9:30am
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Thursday, May 16, 2013
Melvin Avenue School | @ 9:30am
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Friday, May 17, 2013
Newcastle Elementary | @ 9:15am
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Monday, May 20, 2013
Pacific Palisades Elementary | @ 9:30am
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Sierra Park Elem. | @ 10:00am
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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Vintage Magnet School | @ 9:30am
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Thursday, May 23, 2013
Vintage Magnet School | @ 9:30am
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Friday, May 24, 2013
New World Academy | @ 9:30am
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Monday, May 27, 2013
Memorial Day | @ 9:30am
CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY | All Day
CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY | All Day
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Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Brentwood Private | @ 9:30am
Museum Closed | All Day
Museum Closed | All Day
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Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Hooper Elementary | @ 9:30am
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Thursday, May 30, 2013
Glenwood Elementary | @ 9:30am
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Friday, May 31, 2013
Ocotillo Elementary | @ 9:30am

