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 The
San Pablo Historical Society makes it possible for members
of the community to learn about the city and how it evolved
from its agrarian roots and its beginnings as a Rancho to a city called San Pablo.
The
San Pablo community dates back to the early 1800’s
when the Castro Family received almost 20,000 acres in a
Spanish land grant. It was the home of Governor Juan Bautista
Alvarado, the first native-born governor of the State of
California who had married one of the Castro daughters.
The city was incorporated on April 27, 1948.
 San
Pablo has two museums: the Alvarado Adobe, a replica of
the home of Governor Alvarado; and the Blume House, a large
farmhouse built in 1905 and moved to its present location
in 1979 when a shopping center was planned for its original
location. A bunk house also was moved and is a part of
the museum. We invite you to take 360° Virtual Tours
of the Blume
House and the Alvarado
Adobe or visit the museums in person.
The
Society maintains an archive of historic photos and documents
chronicling the history of San Pablo.
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