"In 1813-1814, after the Mission was finished, a new barracks headquarters was built for the Spanish soldiers. These soldiers were kept to protect the Franciscan Padres in their work with the Indians. This building is now the lower floor of the Plaza Hotel. Angelo Zanetta added a second story of redwood and opened the Plaza Hotel in 1858. The hotel became famous for its excellent food and rooms. It was one of the main stops of the Coast Line Stage between San Francisco and Los Angelos." (p. 25)
Office of the San Benito County Superintendent of Schools, 1980
San Benito County Long Ago and Today
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