Irvine in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Hotel, Store, Hamilton Bungalow
Photographed by Adam Margolis
1. Hotel, Store, Hamilton Bungalow Marker
Hotel, 1915, for seasonal workers, the Irvine Company Warehouse employees and local business owners.
Store 1911, Chris McNeil, Contractor, Kate Munger was first operator general merchandise and groceries.
Post office, left front corner and a living quarters second story.
Bungalow 1895, cadet Hamilton family lived in it; home of postmaster Mr. Hamilton drove trucks for the Irvine Company.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 33° 40.524′ N, 117° 45.479′ W. Marker is in Irvine, California, in Orange County. It can be reached from Sand Canyon Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Irvine CA 92618, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Peninsular Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Old Town Irvine (a few steps from this marker); 1895 Sack Storage Warehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Bulk Storage Silo Warehouse 1949 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Irvine Blacksmith Shop (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Evolution of the City
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Photographed by Adam Margolis
2. Hotel, Store, Hamilton Bungalow Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis
3. Hotel, Store, Hamilton Bungalow Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis, April 22, 2022
4. Hotel, Store, Hamilton Bungalow Marker
Marker can be seen to the left of the bottom of the stairs.
Photographed by Adam Margolis, April 22, 2022
5. Hamilton Bungalow
Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2021, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 520 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 31, 2021. 2, 3. submitted on December 26, 2021, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 4, 5. submitted on April 22, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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