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

Outdoor Living

Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 4, 2014

1. Outdoor Living Marker

Inscription. Writer George Wharton James concluded that Southern California's climate invited residents into the open. Throughout its entire history, Anaheim has proven James correct. In period photographs, hand pumps shared backyards with swings while chicken coops competed for space with horse barns. Windmills, in a variety of shapes caught breezes bred over the Pacific Ocean to pump water gathered below. Just as the interiors of the houses in Founder's Park illustrated indoor life, the backyards reassembled here reminded visitors that California's, then as well as now, extended their home life out of doors.

Erected by City of Anaheim.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Windmills series list.

Location. 33° 50.187′ N, 117° 55.672′ W. Marker is in Anaheim, California, in Orange County. It is on West Street north of Pearl Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 418 N

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West St, Anaheim CA 92801, 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Architectural Sampler (within shouting distance of this marker); Wind and Water / Anaheim Agriculture (within shouting distance of this marker); Mother Colony House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Mother Colony House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Mother Colony House (within shouting distance of this marker); A Utopian Dream (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of San Pedro Gate (approx. ¼ mile away); The Beck House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anaheim.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 4, 2014

2. Outdoor Living Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 318 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 7, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.