Campo de Cahuenga

This small park commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Cahuenga which was negotiated in 1847; the treaty signalled the end of hostilities in California in the Mexican-American War. The treaty was signed by John C.Fremont and General Andres Pico.

The war had started in Sonoma on June 10, 1846, with the Bear Flag Revolt. It ended six months later when Mexican leader Andres Pico rode down from his ranch near the San Fernando Mission to sign the treaty. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848, ceding California and Texas to the United States, formally ended the war.

In spite of the historical significance of the structure it was allowed to deteriorate, and was finally demolished in 1900. A replica of the original adobe house was constructed and includes copies of documents relating to the treaty.