Asilomar Conference Grounds, California, United States
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Asilomar Conference Grounds is a building located in Monterey county California in the United States of America. It is at 36.618799 latitude and -121.935305 longitude. Asilomar Conference Grounds is at an elevation of 26 ft (85 m). The USGS map that contains this location is titled "Monterey".
Description
National Historic Landmark open to the public.
History
Established in 1913, this was designed as the Young Women's Christian Association's national camp and conference grounds in the West. It is significant for its role in the work of the Association and in the development of the Monterey Peninsula as a resort area. The complex is important as an outstanding work of California architect Julia Morgan, one of the first women to achieve eminence in the architectural profession in this country.
Location Details
| Type of Place: | Building |
| Latitude: | 36.618799 |
| Longitude: | -121.935305 |
| Elevation: | 26 ft / 85 m |
| County: | Monterey |
| USGS Map Name: | Monterey |
