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NO. 943 CORNELIUS AND MERCEDES JENSON RANCH - Danish sea captain Cornelius Jensen sailed to San Francisco during the Gold Rush to sell his cargo. In 1854 he settled in Agua Mansa, established a store, and married Mercedes Alvarado, a descendant of a pioneer Californio family. The Jensens purchased this ranch in 1865 and began planting vineyards and orchards. They used local materials to build their house which is of Danish vernacular design. The Jensens made this ranch an important civic, social, business, and agricultural center.
Location
4350 Riverview Drive (see note below)
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Notes
Use this address to find entrance to park: 4307 Briggs Street, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
NO. 943 JENSON RANCH - Marker
NO. 943 JENSON RANCH - State Plaque
NO. 943 JENSON RANCH - Tractor
NO. 943 JENSON RANCH - Ranch House
NO. 943 JENSON RANCH - Orchard
NO. 943 JENSON RANCH - Front porch
NO. 943 JENSON RANCH - Kitchen
NO. 943 JENSON RANCH - Pantry
NO. 943 JENSON RANCH - Parlor