You might know the town of Temecula best for its wineries, but on top of being a fantastic destination for wine tasting, there is so much more this beautiful town has to offer! In fact, it has lots of historic buildings that you can learn about and enjoy to this day. You’re sure to have a great time in this historic town in Southern California.
The 1st National Bank of Temecula opened in 1914 and was a bank until it closed in 1943. The building still proudly stands as a restaurant today. Now known as The Bank Plates & Pours, it’s a fun place to stop by for a delicious meal.
Erle Stanley Gardner’s residence, Rancho del Paisano, is another cool historical site you can visit in Temecula. Gardner wrote the famous Perry Mason mysteries, and you can step right into his life as an author at his home, where he lived from 1937-1970.
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For history you can take home with you, check out the lovely Fourth Street Antiques and pick up a treasure or two.
You’ll find amazing home decor here! If you’re hoping to have a home that no one else can emulate, check out this beautiful shop and rejuvenate your house with some new favorite items.
If you like seeing beautiful old churches, head to St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church. Built in 1917, it was the first church building in Temecula. Today, it serves as a wedding chapel that benefits the Temecula Valley Museum.
The Pujol School House was the first school built specifically in the Old Town Temecula area in 1889. Originally, the school house was found where the museum is now, and has actually been moved twice! These days, it is owned by the Temecula Community Church.
These sites are just the beginning of all the exploring you can do in the Old Town Temecula area, and you’ll be glad you came to experience the history of this intriguing area for yourself! What’s your favorite site to explore here? Let us know in the comments!
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