Rural Preservation Award: San Dieguito River Park

The San Dieguito River Park is a local public agency whose goals include the preservation and interpretation of cultural resources. Over 10 years ago, the River Park began the restoration of the circa-1870 Sikes Adobe Farmhouse. To accomplish the restoration, the San Dieguito River Park coordinated a collaborative effort among a large number of public and private agencies and volunteers with IS Architecture as the lead. The farmhouse is significant as one of the oldest structures in San Diego County. It is one of the few remaining American-era adobes in the region, representing the legacy of old California and of our pioneer ranching and farming history.