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Asistencia, 1950 |
In 1842, the property was granted by the Mexican governor to Antonio Maria Lugo and his three sons, together with Diego Sepulveda. Its worth was assessed at $300 by heads of two neighboring Ranchos, Yorba and Williams, but Lugo paid $800 for it in hides and tallow.
In 1851, the rancho was sold to the Mormons, and Bishop Nathan C. Tenney lived in the Asistencia for many years. His wife maintained a school in one of the rooms.
From 1860-67, the Asistencia was occupied by Dr. Benjamin Barton and his family. He moved to a brick mansion he built behind the Asistencia in 1867 - and it is still standing to the north.
Asistencia, 1895
In 1925, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors bought the land on which the deteriorated Asistencia stood, and the restoration of the building was started through private contributions. In 1935, work passed from private hands, and during 1936-37, was carried on under a federal government act. It has been open to the public since October 10, 1937. It is now under the jurisdiction of the San Bernardino County Museum.
1 Flyer on San Bernardino Asistencia, San Bernardino County Museum
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