Anaheim in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Helena Modjeska

Photographed By Michael Kindig, January 25, 2012

1. Helena Modjeska Marker

Inscription. This statue is the oldest public works of art project of its type in Orange County. Sponsored by the State Emergency Relief Administration, the Anaheim Rotary Club and the City of Anaheim, it was originally dedicated on September 15, 1935.

Depicted is Polish actress Madame Helena Modjeska, who established an artist's colony in Anaheim in 1876. On the reverse side are four vineyard workers representing the agricultural nature of the original Anaheim colony.

Erected 2002 by Grand Parlor Native Sons of the Golden West, Robert M. Rogers, Grand President.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Arts, Letters, Music • Settlements & Settlers • Women. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 15, 1935.

Location. 33° 50.343′ N, 117° 55.055′ W. Marker is in Anaheim, California, in Orange County. Marker is on Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling east. Located at the northeast corner of Pearson Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 246 W Sycamore St, Anaheim CA 92805, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Boysen Cactus Garden (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Louden House

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); North Gate of City of Anaheim (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Anaheim Library (approx. 0.4 miles away); Wind and Water / Anaheim Agriculture (approx. 0.6 miles away); Outdoor Living (approx. 0.6 miles away); A Utopian Dream (approx. 0.6 miles away); Architectural Sampler (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anaheim.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, January 25, 2012

2. Helena Modjeska Marker

Helena Modjeska image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, January 25, 2012

3. Helena Modjeska

Famous Dramatic Actress - Polish Patriot
Pioneer resident of Orange County

Photographed By Michael Kindig, January 25, 2012

4. Helena Modjeska

As Mary, Queen of Scots

Helena Modjeska Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, January 25, 2012

5. Helena Modjeska Statue

The Four Vineyard Workers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, January 25, 2012

6. The Four Vineyard Workers

Representing the agricultural nature of the original Anaheim colony.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,169 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 25, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.