The first steps to restoring the interior of the Castro Adobe began when the stucco netting (stucco and chicken wire), which had encased the historic adobe walls since the 1960s, was carefully removed. The removal of the stucco netting exposed the historic walls and finishes, a bit of additional historic graffiti, and evidence of an original shelf in the northeast wall of Room 104.
Contractor Brian Bogaard and his assistant remove the stucco netting from the west wall.
An original shelf, which had been demolished to accommodate the application of the stucco netting, was exposed. This corner shelf will be restored.
Northeast corner before removal of stucco netting.