CONCORD – Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías (D–Martinez), in partnership with Concord Councilmember Dominic Aliano, announced the successful allocation of $2 million in state funding to support the rehabilitation and restoration of the historic Don Fernando Pacheco Adobe in Concord, California.
The project will transform the landmark adobe into a publicly accessible cultural and educational resource that highlights California’s early history and honors Indigenous communities. Planned improvements include critical structural repairs, ADA accessibility upgrades, and the installation of outdoor interpretive features that will create opportunities for learning and community engagement.
“This investment ensures that the Don Fernando Pacheco Adobe is not only preserved, but reimagined as a space where families, students, and seniors can connect with our shared history,” said Assemblymember Ávila Farías. “I am especially grateful for the leadership of Councilmember Aliano, and for the dedicated work of the Concord City staff on helping make this happen. Together, we share a commitment to the preservation of early California history, including the stories of Indigenous people and Mexican American heritage. This project honors that legacy while creating opportunities for future generations to learn and gather.”
Councilmember Dominic Aliano added: “The Adobe is one of Concord’s most significant historic sites, and thanks to this state funding, we will finally be able to restore it for public use. This project strengthens our community by providing underserved families with greater access to cultural heritage and outdoor educational spaces.”
The Don Fernando Pacheco Adobe, built in the mid-19th century, is one of the oldest standing structures in Contra Costa County and a vital link to California’s rancho era. Don Fernando
Pacheco was a California ranchero, descended from Spanish/Mexican land grant families, and his adobe connects directly to early California Mexican American heritage. His story, along with that of Indigenous communities in the region, reflects the diverse histories that shaped California before statehood.
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Assemblywoman Ávila Farías is Co-Chair of the Select Committee on Housing Finance and Affordability and represents California’s 15th Assembly District, covering the communities of Alhambra Valley, Antioch, Bay Point, Brentwood, Clayton, Clyde, Concord, Crockett, Martinez, Mountain View, Pacheco, Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill, Port Costa, Reliez Valley. Vine Hill, and Walnut Creek.
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