Blas Herrera National Register Nomination (Redacted)

The Blas Maria Herrera and Maria Antonia Ruiz Herrera Ranch comprises two jacales dating from the 1830s-1840s, two wooden buildings and a pavilion. This was one of the two homestead properties occupied by the Herreras. The current property, 41BX672, encompasses 30 acres which in 1845 was a larger tract of land comprising 800 acres. Over the years, the larger tract has been partitioned among the Herrera descendants. In the 20th century portions of the original 800 acre tract were sold off to non-family members. Although the Herrera land was originally a part of the 1838 Francisco Antonio Ruiz land grant of 1 league and l labor, the Ranch was developed and occupied by Blas Maria Herrera and Maria Antonia Ruiz Herrera and their children. It was subsequently deeded to Jose Maria Herrera, their youngest son. Eventually, the property passed into the ownership of Adolph Herrera followed by his widow, Hortense Herrera, the current owner. The Herrera Ranch has been in continuous ownership by Herrera family members since March 26, 1845, a period of 163 years. The built resources on the Herrera ranch reflect the age and evolution of the property. The jacales, the wooden buildings and the large pavilion reflect the historic appearance of the property. Read more.

 

Blas Herrera National Register Nomination (Redacted)