The Casa de la Guerra was the residence of the fifth commandant of the Presidio de Santa Barbara, José de la Guerra y Noriega, founder of the Guerra family of California (a prominent Californio family) from 1828 until his death in 1858. Descendants of José lived in the home until 1943.
The Casa de la Guerra was the abode of the fifth commandant of the Presidio de Santa Barbara, José de la Guerra y Noriega, progenitor of the Guerra family of California (a notable Californio clan) from 1828 until his demise in 1858. Descendants of José resided in the house until 1943.