Peter J. Bontadelli House, Salinas

Name: Peter J. Bontadelli House
Address: Salinas, United States

#17 among attractions in Salinas

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The Peter J. Bontadelli House, at 119 Cayuga St. in Salinas, California, is a historic house that was built in 1907. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, it was then the unique example of Second Empire architecture in all of Monterey County, California. It was built by Peter J. Bontadelli, an immigrant from Switzerland who had experience in Paris as a painting contractor. Bontadelli became a leader of the Swiss-American community in the area, including co-founding and serving as first president of the Swiss-American Rifle Club which opened in 1900 and is still operating in 2013. The house is of very high architectural quality. ()

Built: 1907 (117 years ago)Coordinates: 36°40'37"N, 121°46'12"W

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Peter J. Bontadelli House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jose Eusebio Boronda Adobe, Seaside, Marina, Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge.

5.3 miE
Museum, Historical place, Architecture
Jose Eusebio Boronda Adobe, Salinas
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6.2 miSW
City
Seaside
159 min walk • Seaside, formerly East Monterey, is a city in Monterey County, California, United States, with a population of 32,366 as of the 2020 census. Seaside is located 2.25 miles east-northeast of Monterey, at an elevation of 33 feet, and is the home of California State University...
1.8 miW
City
Marina
45 min walk • Marina is a city in Monterey County, California, United States. The United States Census Bureau estimated its 2019 population at 22,781. Marina is located along the central coast of California, 8 miles west of Salinas, and 8 miles north of Monterey. Marina is on California State Route 1 between Monterey and Santa Cruz.
4.7 miNW
National park
Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge
120 min walk • The Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge is a haven for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers alike. Located in the heart of the Salinas Valley in Monterey County, California, this refuge offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
3.3 miSW
National park
Fort Ord Dunes State Park
84 min walk • Fort Ord Dunes State Park is a state park in California, United States, along 4 miles of coastline on Monterey Bay and created from part of the closed Fort Ord.
7.6 miSW
Neighbourhood
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2.4 miSW
Observatories and planetariums
Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy, Monterey
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2.4 miSW
Observatories and planetariums
Weaver Student Observatory, Monterey
60 min walk • The Bette M. and William R. Weaver Student Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.