Associates. The partners planned an equestrian-oriented development in the 

 valley, but the ranch was purchased in 1982 by the National Park Service as a 

 part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The ranch is currently occupied 

 by tenants of Cheda Ranch Associates and the grazing land is leased by Barbara 



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3. Buildings and Historic Resources 



The Cheda Ranch contains eleven buildings: two houses, two hay barns, 

 a Grade A barn, a weaning barn, and five sheds. Many possess poor historic 

 integrity because of alterations. 



a. Main Residence 



This one-story wood frame house appears to be built around 1920 as the 

 later principal ranch residence. It has a partial hip roof with various gables and 

 shed additions. Distinctive shutter decorations are on many windows, and a 

 modern fireplace and chimney has been added to the southwest corner of the 

 house. It is in fair condition, and its integrity is fair. 



b. Small House 



The smaller house on the ranch was originally a bunk house. It 

 measures about 30' by 30' and has a gable roof and an open porch. The tenants 

 have removed some interior walls to make it a family home. The small one 

 story house is in fair condition. 



c. Grade A Dairy 



The 35' by 100' sanitary milking barn appears to have been built about 

 1937-38; it is practically identical to the Truttman Ranch Grade A barn. Built 

 out of concrete, wood and corrugated metal, it retains some of its original wood 



""Deeds Book 70, p. 81, Official Records Book 2628, p. 266, MCRO; Independent Journal. 

 October 20, 1973; interview with Don Mclsaac. 



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