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Barrett Ranch House
Corner of State Route 94 and Proctor Valley Road, Jamul
Update
The historic Barrett House, part of the 162-acre Barrett property in Jamul, remains under threat due to neglect, vandalism, and increasing development pressure. Purchased in 2022 by the Jamul Indian Village of California, the site includes the Barrett House and remnants of Simpsons Nursery.
Recent demolition of two non-historic buildings alerted the community, highlighting ongoing challenges and raising concerns about the potential loss of historical integrity of the ranch house itself during redevelopment.
Tribal Chairwoman Erica M. Pinto has expressed plans to restore the Barrett House saying, "We have been diligently master planning to develop the land to meet the needs of our Tribal citizens, which includes the restoration of the Barrett House. Part of the effort to restore the Barrett House is to begin the clean up of the property, which unfortunately includes the demolition of two non-historic structures that were dangerous and toxic (containing asbestos, mold, animal feces, beehives, years of vandalism, graffiti, wood rot and drug paraphernalia). Extremely unsafe for all! My tribal citizens have fond memories and stories of Simpsons Nursery when Simpsons purchased the property in the 1960's. As part of a broader master plan, the demolition and clean up will take place over the next few days, with the future development for the property happening over the next couple of years. We look forward to developing the property in a manner that benefits the tribal citizens and community."
Preservation advocacy is crucial to ensure that the restoration of the Barrett House remains a priority and that its historical significance is honored in the tribe’s redevelopment plans.
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Photos by Sandé Lollis
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2024
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