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The '''Lorenzana family''' were ''Californios'', some of whom lived in what is now Santa Cruz County. One of the few remaining adobe dwellings is known as the "Lorenzana adobe". Many Lorenzana are buried at [[Holy Cross Cemetery]].
The '''Lorenzana family''' were ''Californios'', some of whom lived in what is now Santa Cruz County. One of the few remaining adobe dwellings is known as the "Lorenzana adobe" or "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Branciforte_Adobe Branciforte adobe]". Many Lorenzanas are buried at [[Holy Cross Cemetery]]. The adobe was extensively restored by owners Joe and [[Kimbro, Edna|Edna Kimbro]], beginning in the 1970s. It remains a private residence.
* John L. Chase, ''[[The Sidewalk Companion to Santa Cruz Architecture (4th ed. 2023)]]'', Chapter Six, entry (20), page 192
* John L. Chase, ''[[The Sidewalk Companion to Santa Cruz Architecture (4th ed. 2023)]]'', Chapter Six, entry (20), page 192
* Rowland mentions a Matias, but spells the surname "Lorenzara".


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The Lorenzana family were Californios, some of whom lived in what is now Santa Cruz County. One of the few remaining adobe dwellings is known as the "Lorenzana adobe" or "Branciforte adobe". Many Lorenzanas are buried at Holy Cross Cemetery. The adobe was extensively restored by owners Joe and Edna Kimbro, beginning in the 1970s. It remains a private residence.