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

The Bunkhouse

Irvine Ranch Historic Park

Photographed By Adam Margolis, July 3, 2022

1. The Bunkhouse Marker

Inscription. Constructed in 1906 as a mule corral, the Bunkhouse was converted into a dormitory in 1917 due to the Ranch's increased demand for worker housing. The Bunkhouse boarded mainly house laborers and maintenance crew and up to 50 men (two to three per room) lived in the building at one time. Each small room featured a different layout, custom closets, and unique shelving units built by Bunkhouse occupants.

Another identical bunkhouse was located on Jeffrey Road at the Irvine's Harkleroad Camp citrus orchard.

The Bunkhouse displays typical Craftsman architectural features, such as a gabled roof, sash windows, exposed rafters, latticework at the attic vent, and right-angle roof support braces.

Erected by Orange County Parks.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 33° 43.805′ N, 117° 47.032′ W. Marker is in Irvine, California, in Orange County. Marker can be reached from Irvine Boulevard near Old Myford Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3152 Irvine Blvd, Irvine CA 92602, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Bath House (within shouting distance of this marker); Living and Working on the Irvine Ranch

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Myford's New Garage (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Katie Wheeler Library (about 500 feet away); Cogan House (about 500 feet away); Frances Packing House (approx. 1.6 miles away); Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial (approx. 1.7 miles away); Red Hill (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Irvine.

The Bunkhouse and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, July 3, 2022

2. The Bunkhouse and Marker

The marker is near the bottom of the stairs.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 182 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 10, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.