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CITY M LANDMARK DESIGNATION-LEO CARRILLO RANCH DEPT. C-S CITY A' CALIFORNIA REGISTERED HISTORIC
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Adopt Resolution No. ci L- - 'hb authorizing the mayor, on behalf of the City
Council to register the Leo Carrillo Ranch as a State Historic Landmark with the State
landmark plaque within the park site.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
Historic Resources Commission. Approve placement of a registered historical
Staff has received a request by a historic preservation organization, E Clampus
Vitus(ECV), requesting the City of Carlsbad consider an application to solicit California
Historic Landmark Status for the Leo Carrillo Ranch from the State Historic Resources
Commission. Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAIA, assistant historian for the local chapter
of ECV has been instrumental in the preparation of application documents currently
under review by the State office of Historic Preservation. Mr. Donaldson has
previously been involved with the Carrillo Ranch since providing architectural services
resulting in the major restoration work to ranch buildings several years ago. Mr.
Donaldson has also prepared the Carrillo Ranch Historic Structures report and
Maintenance Manual in association with past preservation efforts.
In order to complete the application and proceed with further review at the State level,
the Carlsbad City Council is being requested to submit a letter of permission to
register the property as a California State Historical Landmark. Approval is also being
requested for placement of a plaque acknowledging the site as a registered
landmark. If Council concurs, staff would recommend that the plaque shall only be
placed at an appropriate location within the boundaries of the park site.
In anticipation of this request coming before Council, the issue has been reviewed
and conceptually approved by the Historic Preservation and Parks and Recreation
Commissions. This action is also supported by the friends of Carrillo Ranch
organization.
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In 1986, the City Council adopted resolution #8922, which designated the Carrillo
Ranch as an historic site under the City's historic preservation ordinance. In 1992,
application was made and the ranch received selection to the National Register of
Historic Places. In terms of restrictions which may apply to the site in association
with State Historic Landmark Status, the office of Historic Preservation has indicated
that any restrictions would be relegated to the local Historic Preservation ordinance.
In effect, the City's designation is perhaps more restrictive than that of the National
Register or the California Historic Landmark Status. In any event, should it become
necessary, a process does exist by which the landmark status may be declassified.
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In addition to the notoriety associated with a designation of California Historical
Landmark, the benefits of such action may enhance grant opportunities for
development and/or ongoing maintenance and operation of the future Community Park site. However, pending completion of the Carrillo Ranch Park Master Plan, and
ultimate development of the site as outlined in the Capital Improvement Program
Budget, public visitation to the Ranch will remain restricted.
FECAL IMPACT:
All cost associated with the application proposing Historic Landmark Status will be
assumed by architect Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAIA, Inc. The cost is estimated
between $3,500 and $5,000. The estimated cost of the bronze plaque and supporting
masonry monument (if required) is approximately $5,000 to $6,000. Manufacturing
and installation cost will be assumed by the local chapter of ECV.
EXHIBITS:
1, Resolution No, ‘1 b .- ‘J”
2. Letter of proposal - January 8, 1995.
3. Application to state office of Historic Preservation.
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RESOLUTION NO. 9 6 - 9 2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL, TO REGISTER THE LEO
CARRILLO RANCH AS A STATE HISTORIC LANDMARK WITH
THE STATE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION AND
APPROVE PLACEMENT OF A REGISTERED HISTORICAL
LANDMARK PLAQUE WITHIN THE PARK SITE.
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g consideration by the State Historic Resources Commission to receive California
WHEREAS, the Squibob Chapter of E. Clampus Vitus, a historic
preservation organization is requesting to nominate the Leo Carrillo Ranch for
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XI I1 WHEREAS, Architect Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAIA, Inc. has prepared
I.2 1) application for nomination for review by the State Office of Historic Preservation
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Historic Landmark, and 17
grant permission to register the Leo Carrillo Ranch as a California registered
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WHEREAS, in order to complete the application, the City Council must
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18 '1 WHEREAS, the City is also requested to approve the placement of a
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1 plaque acknowledging the historic significance of the site, and
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WHEREAS, the request for California State Historic Landmark status fol 24
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WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation organization, E. Clampus Vitus,
Squibob Chapter, has offered to pay for the manufacture and installation of thc
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WHEREAS, the Carlsbad City Council agrees that a designation of
California State Historic Landmark is a status becoming the Leo Carrillo Ranch,
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WHEREAS, even though the site may receive State Historic Landmark
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a and recreation;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
11 I Carlsbad, California, the following:
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1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the City of Carlsbad does hereby grant permission for the Lt
I* I/ Carrillo Ranch to be registered as a California State Historical Landmark.
l5 I; 3. That permission is granted for placement of a plaque acknowled!
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17 the site as a registered landmark at an appropriate location only within the
18 boundaries of the Leo Carrillo Ranch Community Park.
19 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City
20 Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 19th day
21 MARCH 1996, by the following vote to wit:
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AYES: Council Members Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila, Hall
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ABSENT: None
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January 8,1996
Department of Parks 8, Recreation
1166 Cartsbad Village Drive CariGbad, CA 92008
Attefttlon: Mr. Kelth Beverly
S@Wt: ~Carrulo Rawh
Proposal for a Plaque Monument and Nomination as a State Landmark
Dear Keith,
The Squibob Chapter of the E Clampus Vias would like to propose to the City of Carlsbad the fo#wlng for the Leo Canill0 Ranch:
1. The nomination for #e Leo Carrib Ranch to the State Register as a State Landmark.
2. Following the acceptance of the Leo Carrill0 Ranch as a State Landmark, th@ Squlbob
Cnapter wuutd donate a State Hfstoric Plaque.
The Leo Carritlo Ranch is currently an the National Regbter of Hawk Places at a State significance. The
Squiboa Chapter proposes to nominate the Ranch for a California State Landmark. The Squlbob Chapter ova the last 33 years prefers to donate plasues to California landmark sites. Joan Klndie tells me you have discussed the nomination with Sandy Eldef of the State Histwic Prwation otfice (SHPO} and that
you are satisfled with the conditions surrounding the mination. The mination lorn will be plepared
by Archila Milford Wayne DonaMson. FAIA, IC. at no charge to the CXy of Carlsbad. This Cost iS normaty $%so0 to $5,000.
FolMng acceptance of the Ranch as a CaHlornia Landmark, the Squibob chapter urlll donate materiais
future. The wording on the plaque normally follows the nomination. The Squtbab Chapter will Goordinate
with the City of Carlsbrad and SHPO to prepare the wording for the plaque. Both the tocatlan and wording
of the plaque must iiMy be approved by the State Mi ot Hlstwic Prewrvatbn. The WUrbd3 Chapter
has placed over 50 plaques thrwahmt Sen (3iego and lrnperlal Counties (see BncIQ8Bd list). The SUUW
Chapter wUI pay for the plaque and monument and thwe will be no cost to the City of CMsbad. The cost for the plaque and monument construction Is norma& 55,000 to $6,000.
and time to erect a bronte Califdmia Landmark plaque at an area on the Rem% to be desrgnsteQ In the
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ccept this I e s a loma1 propose1 from he Squibob Chapter of E CbMpuS VW. ” l\L
Milford Wayne Donaltfson Member ECV
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Enclosure
cc: Blll Webb NGH, ECV Dr. Eugene Chamberlin, Historian ECV
Joe Wart, ECV
Joan Klrrdte
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ElSTORICAL LANDUBK PLAQUES PLACED BY SQUIBOB CHAPTER 1853,
1963 THROUGH 1994. lp OwuBpU3 VITUS,
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CRHL (California Regietered Xietorical Landmark) liated by number, "private" or "point of intereat" (1ooally;noted) in order of pfaoement.)
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MOBE CHAPEL OP THE INadRCULATE CONCEPTION BALLAST POIlVT WHALING STATION
OLD POINT LOU LXGXTHOUSE
BaSSSfON DAM BWD FLW
FORT BTUCXTON SIT& 1Pbm Re)SECRblP$ NAZIONAL CEMEl%RY CABRXLLO LANDING OF 1542
3AN DIEGO PRESIDXO SITE OLD LA PLAYA AND LA PLAYA TMIL SORT ROSECRANS
(57 1 ' 68 69 74 182 193 194 262 244 350
369 411 412
568 616 785 793
798 806
808
SEW PALM SITE (placed 1950; "loat", restored)
EL CAMPO SANTO FORI? GUfJABROS SITE
CA3A DE CARRILIX, TUHCO PICACRO MIRES
MOUNTAXN SPRINGS STATION SITE (plaqad by #939 }
UIlSSXOW Sa DIEGO DERBY DXa
SITE OF MXSSIOH LA PUBISXblA CONCEP'i'rfON (1700-01)
Sept. 24, 1988
March 22, 1907
April 16, l908
Hay 2, 1992
Aug. 3p 1991
May 28, 1990
Sept. 26, 1992
AUg. 8, 1992
April 3, 1969 March 22, 1993
Dec. 1, 1980
March 22, 1901 AW. 69 1994
AU6* 6, 19%
OOt- 19, 1985
April 20, 1985
April 27, 1991
July 16, 1989
Aty. 4, 1990
OCt. 9, 1982
SANTA YSABEL ASZSTENCIA CUP0 STONE STOW SWAN CITY 1 mRNAND0 BE ALARCON E;KPeDITION (Sept s 5, 15W) SITE OF LAS nam ASIST~CSB SANTA CATARINA (be Anra Camp )
SAN PiSJPE STAGE STATION
SAN DIECO STATE COLLEGE (Pres. Kennedy doctorate ) FORT YWLB.
CAMP SALVATXOPl
Sept. 24, 1987
May 3, 1986
Sept. 27, 1986 Oct. 10, 1982
Septa 17, 1983
April 21, 1963
April 19, 1964 May 22, 1983 April 29, 1989
OCt* 3, 1965
891 SPANISH LANDIPG May 8, 1976 921 SITE OF MISSION 3AN PEDRO Y SAN PABW (1781) Xay 3, 19W 939 DBSBBT PIm "OWER %Y 5, 1984 940 RANCHO GUAJOME: ApY. 25, 1981 94.4 SITE OF FORT ROMUALDO PACUBCO (mountod Oat. 139h) Oat. 3, 1981 985 CAMP PILOT XNOB Nav. 'LO, I990 1008 YUEA WELL (De 4nza Camp; plaque at 1-8 rest skep) April 24, 1993
NOTES: A8 of April, 1995, only two sites from 1932 list ere unplaqued. #64 OLD LbWDING--EL BESEMBARCBDERD is within the recently cloaed U. 3. Naval Training. Center. Plsng for reuge of thig base =e
80 Unsettled that plaque placement may have to await 1.997. #?5 SITE OP CASA DE COTA--is fn the landscaped area of Old Tom
Sfate Park parking area. This park has a policy againat any
CRIfL plaques being pl8Oed within its boundaries.
fW3 wtm dedicated Aug. 6, 1994, but monumenting awaits final -City
of %an Diego Parks md Recreation approval, expected in 1995.
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1. mRT3 OF STONE HOUSE (Imperial County Fairgrounds 1
2. PHTL SWING PAW (at Imperial Dm on Co'lora4o River) 3. DERBY DIKE {placed on remnant of dike originally; removed by 1-6 extension; renounte&.lov. 8, 197'j1 on Derby-Pendleton House. 1 4. EAGLE MINE (mounted at Land Office Bltlg., Julhan. ) 5. LAS FLOfIES YIEVlPOINT (southbound 1-5, Camp Pendlston) 6, "ALI'BRIIM) ADORE, PENASQUf!l%S' (WRONC Id@AQ'lON! Plaoed rt 014 unnarasd adobe aouth of Carroll Canyon ,paad
We8t of El Camino Memorial Park; plaque-s.toleh,' navar recovered. ) 7 bm BAILEY HOUSE (Julia)
0- WHEELBARROU ODOIETER SURVXY (1094 ) Main St., Julian. 9. FORSTER CITY (southbound 1-5, below Basilone Road)
10. ANDRES YBARRB RANCIIHOUSE (Sta&ecoach Perk, Carlobad)
11. PICACHO (State Recreational Area; stored 1979-94;
12. TECATE ("TECATITO") {stored in firehouse)
14 4 JOHNSON-TAYLOR ADOBE { Pennsqui toe iiegional Park ). 15, CEmRCH OF THE BRETfIREN SITE (near 1-8, #I15 jot.) 16. IMPERIAL VALLEY SWISS CLUB
17. 38N DLEGQ & ARIZONA RAILROAD (CAUO STASIUfi )
18. MESQUITE MIXE (eaat of Clamie, Uwy 78 )
exhibited by park rrmger; mounted, Jan. 1994)
13 BOLTVILLI3 DSAMONI) JUBILEE
Deo. 19, 1964
May 2, 1965 April 24, 1366
Oat, 8, 1967 Sept, 29, 1968
by 18s 1969
Oct. 5, 196Y
UY 3, 1973 May 16, 1976 Nay 21, 1970
April 29, 1979
Clot. 4, 1980
Oct. 6, 1984
Oct. 21, 1909
Sept. 28, 1391
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.mv. 16, 1985
NOTE: In addition to the above where Squibob Chapter was tho' mle plucer of
the plaque or stis 8 major contributor, Sqnibobers helped with the
following Billy Holcomb Chapter pl:iquoe: Dll;aU!!H GIUVES; TAYLOH'S
FEIWY; CAkP YOUNG: AI.1At.IGOSA OYcM IIOUSE: UPlDSBUkG { YISELO!''I ASTER
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SAN DIEGO AND IMPERIAL COUNTIES
1617 NCHANDAVE AYE,, EL CAJON, CA 920
STATE OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION
P.O. Box 942896
1416 9th Street
Sacramento, CA 94296-0001
Attention: Ms. Sandy Elder
Subject: Rancho de Los Kiotes
Application for California Historical Landmark and Plaque
Dear Sandy:
Enclosed is a nomination to place Rancho de Los Kiotes (Leo Carrillo Ranch) on the State Register
Historical Resources as a California Historical Landmark. The property was placed on the National
Register on March 31, 1992 at the state level of significance.
The application does not contain the necessary final approval by the CQ Council of Carlsbad. The
City Council will not meet until March 12, 1996. However, conceptual approval has been obtained fr
the City of Carlsbad Historic Preservation Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Refer to attached City of Carlsbad letter dated January 17, 1996 from Mr. Keith Beverly.
Also attached is the language for the plaque. This language is currently being reviewed by the City
Carlsbad but we wanted to have you review and comment on the text.
Please call if you have any questions or need clarification.
Sincerely, 7% Milford Way e Donaldson, FAlA
Assistant S ibob Chapter Historian
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Enclosures
cc. Keith Beverly, C'Q of Carisbad
Dr. Eugene Chamberlain, XNGH, ECV
Bill Webb, NGH, ECV
Joe Hart, ECV wpd-w
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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF HISTORICAL LANDMARK
Name of Proposed Landmark Rancho de Los Kiotes
Location NE Quarter Section 19 TWP 12 South Rancle 4 West San Bernardino Meridian
4758 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, California 92009
County San Diem
Name and Address of Landowner upon Whose Property Landmark is Proposed City of Carlsbad
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Name and Address of Applicant E. Clampus Vitus, Squibob Chapter Phone No.
San Dieno 8 Imperial Co., c/o Architect Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAIA. Inc..
530 Sixth Ave.. San Dieno CA 92101 Bus. Phone No. j619) 239-78 - _______~~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~ ~~~~ ~ ~
Is the landmark of statewide significance as described in the Statement of Policy? Yes
Explain (use extra sheet if necessary):
Rancho de Los Kiotes is significant in the area of Hispanic Ethnic Heritage for State Historic
Landmark Registration for the association with Leo Carrillo who used the property as a weeke
retreat from 1937 until 1960. Carrillo was a strong, positive, and well-loved role model who SOU:
to celebrate California’s, and his, early SpanishlMexican heritage through a life of good deeds.
addition to being an accomplished actor, Carrillo gave freely of his time to many charitable causl
Is bibliography complete? (To enable verification of statements and claims made herein.) Yes.
Is permission of property owner for registration attached? No. Forthcominq. see attached lettel
Is approval of property owner to place a plaque attached? No. Forthcominq. see attached lett
Is proof of reasonable protection for requested landmark attached? No Droiect.
Are photographs, prints, or drawings (two views) attached? Yes.
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BRIEF HISTORY AND D RIPTION (Corresponding to one or mor s under I, It, or Ill of Statement
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Refer to National Register of Historic Places Application dated 1991 and the State Historic
Presetvation Office letter dated May 7, 1992.
The property was placed on the National Register on March 31, 1992, at the state level o
significance.
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PHOTOGRAPHS, PRINTS,~ m/OR DRAWINGS (Both recent and histo if available)
Refer to National Register of Historic Places Application dated 1991 and the State Histc
Preservation Office letter dated May 7, 1992.
The property was placed on the National Register on March 31, 1992, at the state level
significance.
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AUTHORIZATION FR PROPERTY OWNER OF PROP0 LANDMARK SITE TO THI
A HISTORICAL LANDMARK.
- DEPARTMENT OF PARI?!! AND RECREATION FOR NUMBER, R TRATION. AND ERECTION 0
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Refer to attached letter from the City of Carlsbad.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY: CITE THE KS, RECORDS AND OTHER AUTFACTS.
Refer to National Register of Historic Places Application dated 1991 and State Historic Preservation
Office letter dated May 7,199Z.
The property was placed on the National Register on March 31, 1992, at the state level of
significance.
E Clampus Vitus
Squibab Chapter. San Diego and Imperial Cauntiesclo Architect Wayne Milford Donaldson, FAIA Inc.530 Sixth AvenueSan Diego, CA 92101
Telephone (619) 239-7888
FAX (619) 234-6288
This form anmn, Post
Office Box 942896, Sacramento, California 94296-0001.
An application must be considered solely on its historic ar architectural merits and not for commercial gain
political benefits, or other non-historical reasons.
An individual commission member can advise and counsel an applicant, but all applications must be
considered by the full commission meeting in regular session.
famr\rtamfimWl4\a
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January 17, 1996
Wilford Wayne Donaldson
c/o E Clampus Vitus
Squibob Chapter
161 7 Richandave Avenue
El Cajon CA 9201 9
Dear Wayne:
On January 8 and 15 1995 respectively, E Clampus Vitus request to nominate the
Carrillo Ranch to the State Register as a State Landmark was presented at the
Historic Preservation Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission. Both
Commissions have given conceptual approval of this request.
Pending receipt of the completed nomination form by our office, the request will
proceed to the Carlsbad City Council for their consideration. I would estimate a lea(
time of three weeks after receipt of nomination papers before the issue is presented
to Council.
As discussed with you, if the Council approves, and the nomination at the State lev€
is successful, staff has recommended returning to the Parks and Recreation
Commission with information relating to the location and wording of an accompanyi
plaque.
I look forward to hearing from you within the near future.
Sincerely,
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KEITH BEVERLY I
Senior Management Analyst
c: Community Services Director
Assistant City Manager
Historic Preservation Commission Chairperson, Joan Kindle
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1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008-1989 (619) 434-2825 FAX (619) 434-7
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$ iTATE OF CALIFORNIA -THE RESOURCES AGENCY
"" PETE WILSON ~FFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION
IEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
2 0 BOX 9426%
SACRAMENTO 94296.0001
j16) 445,8006
AX 1316) 322.6377
(916) 653-6624 FAX (916) 653-9824 REc&J -7-7. .,/zy
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2075 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad, CA 92009
MAY I / 1992
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RE: Rancho De Los Kiotes (aka Leo Carrillo Ranch)
4758 Palomar Airport Road National Register of Historic Places
The property indicated above was placed on the National Regi: March 31, 1992. The National Register of Historic Places Progran administered in California by the State Office of Historic Preservation.
Placement on the National Register affords a property the ho1 inclusion in the nation's official list of cultural resources WOI preservation and provides a degree of protection from adverse efj resulting from federally funded or licensed projects. Registrat: provides a number OF incentives for preservation of historic properties, including special building codes to facilitate the restoration of historic structures, and certain tax advantages.
There are no restrictions placed upon a private property ownc regard to normal use, maintenance, or sale of a property listed . National Register. However, proposals to demolish registered properties may require a standard review in compliance with loca ordinances or the California Environmental Quality Act. In addi'
registered properties damaged due to a natural disaster may be s' to the provisions of Section 5028 of the Public Resources Code regarding demolition or significant alterations, if imminent thr life safety does not exist.
If you have questions or require further information, please
contact Marci Breisacher, (916) 653-8954 /
Sincerely,
Ld+ Steade R. Craigo A.I.A.! Acting
State Historic Preservatlon Officer
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STATE HISTORICAL RESOURCES COMMISSION CHRISTOPHER
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
SACRAMENTO 84296oOol
P.O. BOX 942896
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John 0. Henderson. FAlA
Pamoo COrogns QUINCENTENARY JUBlLEE
Roben L Hoover. Ph.0
Parnaa C. Meru. Ph.0 Richard M. Milanowdl Donald H. Pflueger Roben H. Power Helen Shipkn
Govemots Commission for California's Quincentenary Commemoration 01 Columbus' Discovery of America.
BRIEF-OUTLINE OF THg ITLzllIs ON THE NOVEXBER 1, 1991
AGENDA OF THE
STATE HISTORICAL RESOURCES COXHISSION
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Rancho De LOS KiOteS Carlsbad, San Diego County staff Evaluation
Rancho De Lo6 Kiotea consists of a complex OF vood and adobe
buildings constructed betveen 1937 and 1940 by Lao Carrillo as a
retreat, a working ranch, and a celebration of his Hispanic
foroman*s house, svfmminq pool, and array of out-buildings.
Originally the ranch consisted of 2,518 acres. Today, ten and a half acres remain intact, under tcs ownershfp of the City of Carlsbad. Although tha buildings are deteriorated from nature, ncqlect, and time, thoy have not been altered. The integrity of the compound, therefore, remains high.
heritage. The COBpleX includes the main house, a quest house,
Rancho De Lo8 Kiotee is significant under Criterion B in the area of Hispanic Ethnic Heritage for the association with LCO
until 1960. Carrillo was a strong, positive, and vel1 loved Carrillo who used the property as a weekend retreat Iron 1937
role model who sought to celebrate California's, and his, early Spanish Mexican heritage through a life of good deeds. In addition to being an accomplished actor, Carrillo gave freely of his time to many charitable causes. Staff recommends listing at
the state level of signfficancu. 7- -._ - - - ".. .- .. i". "
Cynthia Howse
October 24, 1991
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National Register Application
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United States Department of the Interior
National Park sewice
National Register of Historic Places
Registration Form
Tho, form Is for u~ In nornlnnllng or rsquotlong determfinallonr 01 OllglbW for lndlvldual pro06rtIar or dlrtr~ctr. !Sea insiruct~on~ In GUM lUr &mpb(/q Na(ma/ ~eg~srrr Foms [Natronar Regplsier Bullelm 16). Complotr arcn clam OY mrrkmg .'x" In me appropr~ue ~JQX of by
Ine rWumW lntormr[10n. II an item a083 not appQ to Ine PmfJOQ Pang QocUm~~leaQ. enter "NIA" lor "nol ~~Ic~D*." For Iummns. syes. I ana areas of slgnlflcanco. enter only the categonor and suDcalsgcrlOS htsd in the 1nstruc11ons. For addltlonal space use cont~nuat~on 3
[Form 10900a). Type all BnlrlbS.
1. Name of Property
hlstorlc name hn ne I nc Kiec [ ues\
other names/slte number "PO car- L. c.
2. Locatlon 9).H Quarter Fert. 19 TWP 12
street 6 number 4758 Palamar.:-
CIW. town Carlsbad
state California code CA cade 073 ZIP cde g~
3. Claulficatlon
Ownership of Propeny Category c xrty Number of Resources within Property E prlvate 0 bullding(& Contributing Noncontributing a public-local district 11 bulldings c] public-state [7 site sites 0 public-Federal 0 structure - 6 structures
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Uobject ' objects
r7 0 Total Name of related multiple property listing: Number of contributing resources previ
NA listed in the National Register 0
4. StatelFederal Agency Certlflcatlon
As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation AQ of 1966, as amended, 1 hereby certify that 11 c! nommation request for determination of eligibility meats the documentation standards ?x registering prowrties
Natlonal Reglster of Historlc Places and meets the procedural and proferm 4 requirema" '7.4 forth in 36 C- ;: Par
In my oplnlon. the property 0 meets doe8 not meet the National Rw f criteria. E . -- continuatm shorn
S~gnrturr 01 cenrtylng officlal
Slam or Federal agency an0 Durrru
In my opinion, the propeq meets 0 does not meet the National Register criteria. 0 Soe continualion stmet.
Slgnrturr of cornmentlng or a@mr 0MCi.l oat.
Strtr or Fedoral agency urd burwu
.. "_ Dale
5. Natlonal Park Sewlce Certlflcatlon
I. hereby, certlfy that this property IS:
aentered in tho National Register.
adelermined eligible for the National
adetermind not eligible for the
a S.O continuation m~.
Register. See continuation shoot.
Natlonal Register.
aremoved from the National Register. 0 other, (explain:)
Signature ol tlw K1.9.r oat* of c
6. Functlon or Use
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A/CnlltKlufdl CldSSl~tCdllOn Mdlertdls (dnlar calegorws from Insrructlanz) (tJnior calyorlos from mslrucllons)
foundatton Rnrk """- Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals: walls Adobe
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Oescrtbe present and tmorlc phyolcat appearance.
Rancho De Los Kiotes consists of a complex of wood and adobe buildings
constructed between 1937 and 1940 by Leo Carrillo as a retreat, a working
ranch, and a celebration of his Hispanic heritage. The complex includes the
main house, a guest house, foreman's house, swimming pool, and array of
out-buildings. Originally the ranch consisted of 2,538 acres. Today, ten anc
a half acres remain intact, under the ownership of the City of Carlsbad.
Although the buildings are deteriorated from nature, neglect, and time, they
high.
have not been altered. The intcqrity of the compound, therefore, remains
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Ethnic Heritaqe: Hispanic 1936-1941 na -
Cultural Atfiliaflon
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Slgnllicant Persoon Afch1tudBuiMor
Carrillo. Leo Carrillo, Leo - architect
Mendora, Crur - builder
State s~gn~licanco of property, and justlty cntorla, crtterla conslderrtlonr, and areu and p.nods of rignlficance noted :
Rancho De Los Kiotes is significant under Criterion 8 in the area Of Hispanic
Ethnic Heritage for the association with Leo Carrill0 who used the property as a
weekend retreat from 1937 until l". Carrillo was a Strong, positive, and
well loved role model who sought to celebrate California's, and his, early Spanish Mexican heritage through a life of good deeds. In addition to being an
accomplished actor, Carrillo gave fr ly of his time to many charitable causes.
Staff recommends listing at the state level of significance. ti,,
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LEO CARRILLO RANCH
INVENTORY OF STRUCTURES
Total Resources - 17
BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Main Hacienda - adobe
Wash House - adobe
Barn - wood
Stable - adobe and wood
Cantina - adobe
Deedie's House - adobe
Foundry - metal
Grain Storage - wood
Chicken House with Tack Shed - wood
Carriage House - adobe
STRUCTURES AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Fish Pond - rock
Swimming pool with cabana - concrete and wood
Bar-b-cue - rock
Water Tank - wood
Windmills (two) - wood
Caretakers House - adobe
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Leo Carrillo Ranch is a "Spanish Rancho" constructed between 193' 40. The Ranch was laid aut and built in a hacienda sty: reminiscent of Leo Carrillo's childhood days. A secluded hideawa:
it consists of seventeen resources, eleven buildings and s structures. six are adobe, six are wood frame, one is both ado'
and wood frame, one is galvanized metal, one is concrete and WON and two are rock. The adobe walls have been whitewashed a replastered often. Many of the plastered patches have been simp scored with a finger to imitate the adobe bricks. All walls a
still standing, though some exhibit major structural cracking. T wood frame construction, both stud wall and post and beam, is a1 in varying degrees of structural stability. However, all existi resources retain their historical integrity.
The purchase in 1937 of seventeen hundred acres of property North San Diego County (now Carlsbad) was the realization of
dream come true for actor Leo Carrillo - his desire to build working rancho which would embody the Hispanic heritage of t Golden State and brinq alive the romantic and pastoral flavor
Old California.
Carrillo's vivid description of his dream rancho, where he cou see the ocean, enjoy nature and find an old forgotten adobe a
restore it, had been discussed with his realtor friend, Sterli Hebbard. When Mr. Hebbard learned of the old Matthew Kel
property, he invited Leo to look over the remains of the homestea It was the perfect fit - a terrestrial paradise with plenty water for domestic purposes. Leo purchased the first sevente
hundred acres for seventeen dollars an acre from Charles Kelly, early Carlsbad settler. Two years later he purchased another eig hundred and thirty eight acres from Edward Kelly. From Carrillo own account, no real plans were followed for construction of t
Ranch. Instead, he hired Cruz Mendoza and his three sons fr
and its complementary buildings. The Spanish tile on the roof w
salvaged from the home of Hollywood actress Zasu Pitts. Plant
liberally throughout the property are palms, weeping pepper tree citrus and many varieties of cactus and succulents. Here
entertained his friends, rode horses and enjoyed rounding up a branding his own herd of cattle. Portions of two movies we filmed at the Ranch - one in 1942 and another in 1960,
The main hacienda consists of three separate adobe buildin connected under one clay tile roof and divided by two arch breezeways. They are roughly shaped in a @@U8@ with the large
structure serving as the living area, the smallest was called t '@Horseman's Room8' and the other functioned as family quarters. T
walls of the ranch house are thick sun-baked adobe, boasting arch
nearby Vista, who followed Leo's own designs to build a hacien
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doorways while corner beehive-shaped fireplaces sit at each end of
the livinq room. One of the adobe interior walls is actually a
1868. These living quarters open onto a courtyard layered witk flagstones. To the west are three structures; a rock fish pond, 2 swimming pool with wood cabana and a large rock barbecue. Spreac
out in a semi-circle toward the east and south are the remaindel structures and buildings. Buildings include an adobe wash house,
adobe caretaker's cottage, wood barn, wood stable with bunk room,
a wooden chicken house with tack room, a metal foundry, a woo( grain storage, an adobe carriage house and an adobe cantina Structures include a wood water tank and two wood windmills. On i
hill above the main ranch house, in quiet repose, stands the on( room adobe retreat built for Carrillo's wife. "Deedie's House", a:
it is called, features a flagstone floor, corner rock fireplace ani
an outdoor kiln where the family baked bread. The exterior adobi walls are plastered and were decorated by Carrillo himself wit:
cartoon figures of the family. Edith Carrillo's collection o
Native American artifacts was displayed here and it served as
studio for her hobbies of basket weaving and jewelry making. Par
of Irvin S. Cobb's book, "Exit Laughing*' was written in Deedie' House.
By July 24, 1939, the builders had completed the' main house an
Carrillo celebrated the event with a ceremony led by the padre fro
nearby San Luis Rey Mission. The San Dieso Unioq described th
ceremony as #Ire-establishing Carrillo on the broad acres hi
forebears once tilled, in a home that is a replica of the family'
early-day ranch house. I@
- remnant of the original house built on the site by Matthew Kelly ir
Of the original 2,538 acres, one thousand acres were sold t
developers in 1960. In 1976, the remaining acres were sold I:
Carrillo's daughter, Antoinette. Ten and a half acres containir
the historic structures were deeded to the City of Carlsbad fc
park purposes at that time.
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The following is a description of the buildings at the Leo Carrillo Ranch. The material is from
a report prepared for the City of Carlsbad in August 1988 by Dale Bailou May.
THE RANCH BUILDINGS
The ranch main house is a one story U-Shaped structure that encompasses a living room
or "sala," a dining room, kitchen, and a bar. A heavy solid-oak door with horseshoe knockel
crowned by Carrillo's own personal "Flying LC" brand leads into a long and narrow livinl
room, At either end of the living room, distinctive rounded comer fireplaces give the first hin
of New Mexican influence. These bell-shaped comer fireplaces are typical of those in man;
adobes of early 19th century Taos, New Mexico. They are identified by the general term fogon
While this style of fireplace is common in the southwest, particularly New Mexico, it wa
seldom used in other Southern California ranch buildings.
Carrillo had decorated his living room walls with paintings of his California ancestor
and heavy leather furniture, antiques, and other mementoes from his busy career filled the room
reminding him of his love for horses. An arched inset niche on the wall to the right of th
entrance displayed the carved inscription, "Madremia." The niche is similar to,several othe
shrines and niches Card10 had built in and around various buildings on his ranch. Accordin
to Cruz Mendoza they were popular in adobe house architecture between 1920 and 1930.
A pitched tile roof joins the two other building wings of the main ranch house. An insid
veranda serves as a sheltering breezeway around the interior patio. A walkway through th
center wing joins the outside parking area to the flagstone-lined courtyard patio,,forming anothc
feature that finds a parallel in New Mexican architecture. Often called a zagun, this type (
entrance was usually wide enough to admit wagons and livestock into the inner courtyard, Tl
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words, "Mi Casa Amigo," form part of the plastered floor of the entryway, and like the zagu~
of New Mexico, this entrance forms the main access into the intimate family courtyard. Off t
the side of the entryway, white plastered adobe flying buttresses inset with arches and ornal
arched iron gates jut from the side of house.
The single room within the center wing of the main house contains another rounde
comer fireplace and the pitched beam roof is cross-supported by two ornate iron struts simil;
to those in rooms in the other wing. The third wing, directly opposite the living rpx
completes the U shape of the ranch house. Within this wing are two bedrooms and a bathroo
with a tiled sunken tub.
From the patio, or "placita," steps lead off into the back yard to an open landscaped ax
that contains a large fishpond. A mortared rock wall surrounds the rear patio opposite the po
and nearby is a large swimming pool that, according to an article written by Randy Johnson
1978, once came complete with its own shore of imported beach sand. The broodi
countcnance of a brightly painted totem pole once stood guard over the immense pool, but toc
the totem pole is gone and the cracked and empty pool now holds only a reflection of its forr
elegance. A windmill and rounded tile-roofed adobe pump house are located adjacent to
pool. Carrillo had apparently hired outside contractors to put in the pool facility for h
Mendoza states that "We did not build the swimming pool, but it was built at the same time
main buildings were being built."
An enclosed barbecue area spans the width of the pool's deepest end and an impres:
stone fireplace dominates this structure's features. A large cobblestone barbecue area contail
numerous built-in ovens highlights the opposite end of the pool. Lush greenery, cac
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eucalyptus and palm trees surround the entire area, and steps to the left of the barbecue follo
a cobbled wall up to an arched entryway and into the smooth flagstone lined rear patio a
kitchen.
Other buildings on the ranch also demonstrate the Mendoza's craftsmanship. To one sic
of the main ranch house stands a small pueblo-style dwelling labeled "Deedie's House" whic
was constructed in 1940. Carrillo designed the building and requested that the Mendoza's bui
the little "Indian house" as a hideaway for his wife. The flat roofed white stucco adobe hou
is accentuated by hand hewn door supports, a lintel, and a narrow wood beam door made of 2
30 vertical branches. The interior beams, or "vigas," protrude through the upper exterior wal
of the adobe. A cow skull affixed above the doorway peers solemnly down upon visitors. Lig
bulbs protruding from the long deceased bovine's eyesockets add a note of levity to its su
bleached countenance.
The plastered exterior of the casita displays numerous etched cartoons and words, mc
notably, "Deedie House, 1940." The quaint caricatures, including many of Indian motif, i~1
reputed to have been drawn by Leo Carrillo. Mendoza confirms that they were Carrillo's ide
and that Carrillo was a talented artist.
A small beehive shaped oven is attached to the outside of the house. This oven displa
a distinctive oven shape common to the Southwest and referred to as a "homo." The design
reputed to have come to the Southwest via Spain and the Moors in Africa.
The ranch also includes other buildings and structures necessary to its activities.
wooden foundry with an attached adobe workroom, a caniage house, cantina, haybarn, wat
tower, and tack and feed room with a front porch were all used to help maintain the ranch. TI
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superior craftsmanship used to construct these buildin s is obvious articular1 in the beams tk
were hand cut with an axe and burned with a torch to accent the wood grain.
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One of the most prominent buildings on the ranch is a three-level adobe barn that how
the stables and bunk room. The lowest level, adjacent to a rodeo corral and bull pens, inch
stalls for nine horses. The barn’s second level runs parallel to the length of these stalls.
one end of the second level, next to the largest stall, a vertical beam supports a wooden cr
with light bulbs evenly spaced across the intersecting beams. Perhaps this cross served a
tribute to the passing of Carrillo’s most cherished horse, Conquistador. Upon its death, Can
buried the Palomino bencath a cross located at the crest of a hill behind the barn,
A large, pitched roof that once protected wagons and carriages dominates the uppern
level of the adobe barn. Carrillo had instructed the Mendozas to build a bunk room in the f
comer of this building and often special guests were invited to stay there. A dome-shz
cement and cobble fireplace highlights the comer of the room and floor bricks placec
geometric design dccorate the floor. Natural wood limbs were used to build the bunks that
the room its name, and the same natural wood limbs extend from a wall perpendicular tc
bunks for easy hanging of saddles.
The foreman’s house was the last building the Mendoza’s constructed and it is loc
at the main entrance to the estate. This building also demonstrates the skill and craftsmar
common in the construction of all of the ranch structures. Like the other structures, this h
was built with adobe on a cobble foundation. An overhanging roof decorat@ on either er
vertically placed wooden beams protects the long front porch. The result is quaint and attrz
and it is no wonder that Carrillo was pleased with the finished product.
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The Rancho de 10s Quitoes (Leo Carrillo Ranch) is significant because it was Ownec
designed and built Leo Carrillo. Leo was the grandson of the Governor of Californi
in 1837, son of the first Mayor of Santa Monica, a 17 year member of the State Park
and Grand Marshall in numerous parades ranging from small local parades to the Ros
Bowl Parade. The Ranch stands as a monument to the pride Carrillo felt in h
Spanish California heritage, an effort to recapture the romance of the past in his que:
for the simpler life style of his ancestors.
Commis~iofl, afl accomplished actof, Honorary Mayor of Vista and 8orteQ0 Spring
Leo Carrillo Ranch (Rancho de 10s Quiotes) represents Leo Carrillo's interpretation c
his proud Hispanic heritage and serves as his legacy for all future generations th:
they might share in his love of California and its gracious Spanish past, Leo Carrill
was significant not only to California's past but his contributions live on as a remindr
of a man who was proud of his Hispanic heritage yet displayed a love for all mankinc
A staunch family man, Leo brought dignity and the pursuit of high ideals to the Lati
image.
Born on August 6, 1880 in an area of Los Angeles know as the Bell Block, Leo Carrill
was a descendant of one of the original twelve families of San Diego. His great-greal
grandfather, Jose Raimundo Carrillo, arrived in 1769 with Father Juniper0 Serra an
Gaspar de Portola. His great-grandfather, Carlos Antonio Carrillo, became the fir3
provisional Governor of California in 1837 and his father was the first Mayor of Sant
Monica.
Sometime before 1900, Carrillo's parents relocated the family to a home in Sant,
Monica, eighteen miles from the Bell Block adobe house where he was born. As i
child, Leo heard the saga of his great-great-grandfather Jose Raimundo Carrillo, whc
in 1769 rode with Father Juipero Serra one thousand miles north from Baja Californi;
to establish San Diego as the birthplace of the California mission system.
As a young man trying to finance his studies at St. Vincent's College (forerunner o
Loyola Marymount University), he worked on a railroad construction gang betwee
Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo. Because of the ethnic diversity of the crew, h
became fluent in seven languages which allowed him to become a gifted dialectia.
totally free of racial bias. After graduation, he worked as a cartoonist and journalis
for the San Francisco Examiner where he became acquainted with William Randolpl
Hearst. During this period, a talent scout recognized Leo Carrillo's ability to entertail
and his acting career began. Between 191 3 and 1950, he appeared jn fifteen play
(many of them on Broadway) and ninety-eight movies as well as hundreds o
vaudeville shows.
At the robust age of seventy, Leo Carrillo co-starred as "Pancho" with Dunca
' Renaldo as the "Cisco Kid". Together they filmed one hundred and fifty six episode
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in color of this highly successful television series. Leo Carrillo had entertained millior - of adults in the movies and now his newest role brought great joy to hordes (
children. His love for them was sincere, being a staunch family man in private lif
His advice to all children was "go t church and be good Americans". The Cisco K
episodes represented the first non-violent western series - the targets were nev
other human beings but the shortcomings of mankind. Through comedy, Leo Carril
and Duncan Renaldo brought dignity and the pursuit of high ideals to the Latin irnag
Leo's financial success as an actor provided him with the means to realize his life-io
dream to build a home for himself in the tradition of his California ancestors. '
Carrillo, Rancho de 10s Quitoes was the product of a lifetime of personal memories
had of similar dwellings. The warm feeling of the adobe blocks, the low rambli
design of the buildings he personally paced off in the mud, the brick fireplaces, (
pepper trees, coyotes and proud peacocks running about the buildings, were all p8
of his memories.
During the early 193O's, Leo and his family lived at 639 East Channel Road in Sal
Monica. Even after he built this home, with all the fun involved in getting the ri!
materials and creating a romantic California atmosphere, Leo had a yearning that VI
not satisfied. He felt cramped. Too many people were crowded too close togett-
Leo called his Santa Monica home "Los Alisos", the Sycamores. It was
"Ranchita". But Leo felt the world was closing in on him. He longed for the w
open spaces where he could recreate the old Spanish Rancho for future generatio
In 1937, Leo found the perfect place to build his dream ranch, the former Kelly Rar
in Carlsbad. This legacy he left in his Carlsbad Ranch, Rancho de 10s Quitoes. -
Ranch was his retreat, a full working ranch reminiscent of his heritage.
Between 1937 and 1950, Carrillo starred in 60 films. Rancho de 10s Quiotes wa!
this time a working ranch as well as a weekend retreat for Leo and his family. '
became famous for his grand hospitality and lavish barbecues where mariachi bal
entertained guests from Hollywood and friends and neighbors from Carlsbad and
surrounding communities. Rodeos, roundups and barbecues attracted many, and
responsibilities of the working ranch kept numerous hired hands actively emplo\
It is not surprising that the well-liked actor took such great enjoyment in
entertainment of Hollywood's elite at the Rancho de 10s Quitoes, just as Carril
ancestors had delighted in hosting their own 'gente de razon' of Spanish Califor
Carrillo's image as California's grand host would become so successful that he w(
earn the title "Mr. California" in an identity he would himself term the "reincarna
of the caballero."
, Carrillo provided lively and gracious entertainment for his guests at the Ranch dc
the late thirties and early forties. His,hosp;tality, as well as his horsemanship t
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well known. A rodeo and bull pen complete with announcer's stage set to the sic
of his adobe barn were often the site of demonstrations in horsemanship. Leo w;
very happy when there was this kind of activity going on at his ranch.
In 1942 Leo was working on a film with a strong political moral. An imaginati!
publicity man saw an opportunity to gather some headlines and suggested to Leo th
he run for Governor. As a gag, Leo agreed. After all, his famous ancestor, Carlc
Antonio, had been Governor of California. Though not up to date on the condition (
the State's budget, Leo switched to proclaiming "balancing the human budget". Tt
boom was launched and Leo was in demand for speeches every where. What start€
as a gag suddenly became a real possibility - both the studio and Leo realized they hz
a problem; how to keep Leo from being nominated.
Leo thought of his good friend Earl Warren whom he had met during the first Wor
War. Warren had been impressive as Attorney General of California. When M Wren expressed himself to be an .nknown, Leo convinced him of the advantage i
rc. ag on both tickets. Leo and larren stumped the State from one end to th
oth::r.
Much to Leo's credit, Warren swept both tickets with over a million votes to becon
Governor of California. In 1943, Governor Warren appointed Leo to the Californ
Beaches and Parks Commission; a position he held for seventeen years. During t
time on the Commission he helped the State acquire the Olvera Street adobe ar
establish the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. it was through his personal effort th;
Hearst Castle at San Simeon was brought into the State Park Inventory. He was
founding member of the Los Angeles Arboretum as well as the Rancheros Visitadore
an elite Santa Barbara riding club. In March 1959, a stretch of beach near Malibu wi
named in his honor.
Launched by World War II and the decline of Hollywood's golden days in the 40'
invitations to speak at numerous galas, parties and meetings where he continued t
boost California and his family heritage. These years earned him the title "M
California" and at least one promotional pamphlet lauding his career made ample us
of the nom & plume.
Though other Hispanics of the 30's - 40's were popular performers, none were :
involved in making the world a better place than Leo. Charitable causes always drel
his support - Little League baseball, crippled children's organizqtions and th
restoration of the California Missions in 1941 e From 1942-1945, Leo and his wif
and daughter were actively involved in the Red Cross (his wife and daughter wer
ambulance drivers). Leo's love for children was expressed in his biography, "M
greatest thrill is to be recognized by children as 'the fellow who makes them happy
"Children are real, gloriously sincere. Even in Toledo, Spain, as I walked down tt
503, Carrillo became a defender of freedom and foe of communism. He receive
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street, little children gathered around me, happily chanting my name. A man can a!
" no greater reward than to be loved by children."
The Carrillo Ranch stands as a tribute to California's rich Hispanic heritage. T
Ranch is a product of the so called golden Era in Hollywood, a period of glitz a
glamour when prosperous movie and stage stars built homes both as personal retrez
and entertainment showcases. Leo Carrillo's Rancho de 10s Quiotes represents t
continuation of an established building tradition of Southwestern adobe architectu
craftsmanship that has been passed on from generation to generation.
Leo states in his book, "I have ridden in many parades. I have trod many a stas
Applause has been mine. I have seen the far places of the earth. Many dreams ha
come true. Now, here on the Rancho of the Spanish Daggers, the past, the pres€
and the future flash their many-prismed mirrors before my eyes. The everlasting h
are my proscenium. The vaulted sky is my roof. The stars lean down to pronoun
their benediction." "..... Now, amigos, perhaps you understand why the adobe is 1
birthstone.. .'I
Today, the buildings of Rancho de 10s Quiotes speak for themselves. The whi
washed adobe walls mirror the years as a working ranch and retreat for the Carr
family. Leo Carrillo's self-termed reincarnation as a Spanish caballero demonstral
the effectiveness of the California myth that made popular the romantic image
California's haciendas and the festive life of days gone by.
Rancho de 10s Ouiotes represents a blend of California myth, Hollywood showmans
and stage setting, and the use of authentic architectural building traditions to crei
a representation or interpretation of the past. Rancho de 10s Quitoes, its builde
residents, employees and guests share in the California myth and Carrillo's drea
taking their place in the local.history of Carlsbad and the broad history of Califorr
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9. Malor Blbllographlcal Ccerersn
Carrillo, Leo, The Califor Love, Prentice-Hall, Englew
Howard-Jones, Marje, Seekers of the Spring, Friends of the Library, Carlsbad, 1
friends of Carrillo Ranch, Leo Carrillo: A Life Bigger than Leqend, Slide Prese
Johnson, Randy, "Pancho's Retreat", Westways Maqazine, August 1978.
No Author, "Carrillo Ranch Pancho's Hideaway", Blade Tribune, June 25, 1978, 1
Tomkins, Walker A., Santa Barbara History Makers, Kimberly Press, Colrta, CA,
May, Dale Ballou, "The Adobe Is My Birthstone", Leo Carrillo Rancho de 10s Qui
Lambs Script, VOL XXIIi, 1954.
Carlsbad, CA, 1990.
Pg 37-40.
Journal of San Diego History, Fall 1989.
Previoue documentallon on lile (NPS): 0 preliminary aetermlnatlon of individual lisllng (36 CFR 67)
aprevlously listed rn the Nalional Register 0 previously delermined eliglble by the NatlonaJ Register 0 Oeslgnated a National Hislorhc Landmark
Orecorded by Hlsloric American Buildings
a recoraed by Historlc Amerlcan Engrneerlng
has men requested
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Pm"f location of addmonal dala: 0 Slam historic preservation oflice
mother SlaIe agency
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Verbal Boundary Oescrlption
The boundary of Carrillo Ranch is shown as parcel 3 of San Diego County Asse
Map, Book 222, Page 01 (Copy attached)
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situated on the 10.5 acres owned by the City of Carlsbad.
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Photograph Legend
Carrillo Ranch - Caretakeis Cottage
Carlsbad, CA
Joan Kindle
August 30, 1991 Negative - City Carlsbad Front of Caretakeis Cottage - Looking Southeast
No. 1
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Carrillo Rancho - Stable
Carlsbad CA
Joan Kindle
August 30, 1991 Negative City ,of Carlsbad
Front of Stable - Looking Northeast
No. 2
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Canillo Rancho - Wood Barn
Carlsbad, CA
Joan Kindle
August 30, 1991 Negative - City Carlsbad
Back of Barn - Looking Southwest
No. 3
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Canillo Ranch - Foundry (Equipment Shed)
Carlsbad, CA
Joan Kindle
August 30, 1991
Negative - City Carlsbad
Front of Foundry - Looking East
No. 4
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Carrillo Rancho - Grain Storage
Carlsbad, CA
Joan Kindle
August 30, 1991
Negative - City Carlsbad
No. 5
Side of'Shed . Looking Southwest
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Leo Camllo Ranch
Photograph Legend
PaRe: 2
1. Canill0 Rancho - (Left to Right) Chicken House/Caniage House/Cantina
2. Carlsbad, CA
3. Joan Kindle
4. August 30, 1991
5. Negative - City Carlsbad
6. Front View - Looking South
7. No. 6
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Carrillo Rancho - Chicken House and Tack Shed
Carlsbad, CA
Joan Kindle
August 30, 1991
Negative - City Carlsbad
Front View - Looking South
No. 7
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1. Camllo Rancho - Carriage House
2. Cads bad, CA
3. Joan Kindle
4. August 30, 1991
5. Negative - City Carlsbad
6. Front View - Looking South
7. No. 8
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Carrillo Ranch - Cantina
Carlsbad, CA
Joan Kindle
August 30, 1991
Negative - City Carlsbad
Front View - Looking South
No. 9
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Leo Carrillo Ranch
Photograph Legend
. Pane: 3
1. Carrillo Ranch - Swimming Pool/Cabana
2. Carlsbad, CA
3. Joan Kindle
4. August 30, 1991
5. Negative - City Carlsbad
6. West View
7. No. 10
1. Carrillo Ranch - Wash House
2. Carlsbad, CA
3. Joan Kindle
4. August 30, 1991
5. Negative - City Carlsbad 6. Front View - Looking North
7. No. 11
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Carrillo Ranch - Deedie’s House
Carls bad, CA
Joan Kindle
August 30, 1991
Negative - City Carlsbad
Side Front - Looking Southwest
No. 12
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1. . Carrillo Ranch - Deedie’s House
2. Carlsbad, CA
3. Joan Kindle
4. August 30, 1991
5. Negative - City Carlsbad
6. Rear View - Looking Northwest
7. No. 13
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Leo Carrillo Ranch
Photograph Legend
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Carrillo Rancho - (Left to Right) CantinaKarriage House/Chicken
House/Tack/Stable/Wood Barn
Carlsbad, CA
Joan Kindle
Negative - City Carlsbad
Back View - Looking North
No. 14
August 30, 1991
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Camllo Ranch - Main House
Carlsbad, CA
Joan Kindle
August 30, 1991
Negative - City Carlsbad
View of Family Quarters - Looking Southwest
No. 15
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Canillo Ranch - Main House
Carlsbad, CA
Joan Kindle
August 30, 1991
Negative - City Carlsbad
View of Living Area - Looking Northeast
No. 16
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Carrillo Ranch - Entrance to Main House
Carlsbad, CA
Joan Kindle
August 30, 1991
Negative - City Carlsbad
Looking West
No. 17
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Leo Camllo Ranch
Photograph Legend
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Camllo Rancho - Stable (Left to Right) Stable/Chicken House/Camage
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Carlsbad, CA
Joan Kindle
August 30, 1991
Negative - City Carlsbad
Looking East
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CURRENT PHOTOGRAP" LEGEND
Rancho de Los Kiotes
San Diego County, CA
Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAIA
January 16, 1996
Office of:
Architect Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAIA, Inc.
530 Sixth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
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San Diego County, CA
Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAlA
January 16, 1996
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530 Sixth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
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San Diego County, CA
Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAlA
January 16, 1996
Office of:
Architect Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAIA, Inc.
530 Sixth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
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Rancho de Los Kiotes
San Diego County, CA
Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAIA
January 16,1996
Office of:
Architect Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAIA, Inc.
530 Sixth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
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San Diego County, CA
Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAlA
January 16, 1996
Office of:
Architect Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAIA,
530 Sixth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
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San Diego County, CA
Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAlA
January 16, 1996
Office of:
Architect Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAIA, Inc.
530 Sixth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
Chicken House; Carriage House; Cantina looking South
#24
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Rancho de Los Kiotes
San Diego County, CA
Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAlA
January 16, 1996
Office of
Architect Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAIA, Inc.
530 Sixth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
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Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAlA
January 16, 1996
Office of
Architect Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAIA, Inc.
530 Sixth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
Carriage House looking South
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San Diego County, CA
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Rancho de Los Kiotes
San Diego County, CA
Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAlA
January 16, 1996
Office of
Architect Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAIA, Inc.
530 Sixth Avenue San Diego, CA 92101
Carriage House looking South
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Rancho de Los Kiotes
San Diego County, CA
Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAlA
January 16, 1996
Office of
Architect Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAIA, Inc.
530 Sixth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
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San Diego County, CA
Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAlA
January 16, 1996
Office of
Architect Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAIA, Inc.
530 Sixth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
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#28
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San Diego County, CA
Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAlA
January 16, 1996
Off ice of:
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530 Sixth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
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San Diego County, CA
Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAlA
Office of:
Architect Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAIA, Inc.
530 Sixth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
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San Diego County, CA
Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAlA
January 16, 1996
Office of:
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530 Sixth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
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San Diego County, CA
Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAlA
January 16, 1996
Office of
Architect Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAIA, Inc.
530 Sixth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
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San Diego County, CA
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January 16, 1996
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San Diego, CA 92101
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January 16, 1996
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San Diego, CA 92101
Main House looking North
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San Diego County, CA
Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAlA
January 16, 1996
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530 Sixth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
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San Diego County, CA
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January 16, 1996
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San Diego, CA 92101
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