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Barrett Ranch House, Jamul The Barrett Ranch House was placed on the Most Endangered List in 2014 after multiple concerned citizens reached out to SOHO regarding its troubling condition. Rural farmhouses are particularly rare in San Diego County. Built in 1891, this large two-story farmhouse in Jamul has been left vacant and vulnerable for years. The wood façades and special architectural elements, such as double front porches and a bay window, are still painted barn-red with white trim, as is the large barn next to the house. While the most recent owners are know to be Vecellio Group Simpson Farms, the property is rapidly slipping away, assisted by rampant trespassing and vandals who have stripped much of the interior and committed other senseless acts of destruction. Despite many scars however, there is no mistaking the architectural beauty or historic charm of this impressive, once-proud East County homestead. Since 2014, the Jamul Dulzura Community Planning Group has wanted to turn the ranch into a community park. But in approaching the County of San Diego with this idea, they understand that first, funds must be raised to purchase the land, and then more funds are needed to plan for and maintain the property as a park—a large feat for any volunteer group. SOHO appreciates the regular active interest in rescuing this endangered property, but a solid solution is still elusive. (Scroll to view more photos)   Photos by Sandé Lollis |
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