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

The Bath House

Photographed by Adam Margolis, July 3, 2022

1. The Bath House Marker

Inscription.
The Bath House is typical of the 1930s construction used in outbuildings throughout Irvine Ranch. Constructed in 1931, it replaced the restroom facilities within the Bunkhouse when it was converted from an open dormitory to individual rooms. Though the exterior is fashioned simply of wood framing, a corrugated roof and metal siding, the interior of the Bath House is very detailed, featuring individual shower stalls, wood partitioned toilet stalls, washing basins, wall sinks and two glass skylights on the east roof.

Erected by Orange County Parks.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture • Hispanic Americans. In addition, it is included in the If You've Got to Go... series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.

Location. 33° 43.79′ N, 117° 47.032′ W. Marker is in Irvine, California, in Orange County. It can be reached from Old Myford Road near Irvine Boulevard, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13042 Old Myford Road, Irvine CA 92604, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Bunkhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Living and Working on the Irvine Ranch (within

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

Photographed by Adam Margolis, July 3, 2022

2. The Bath House Marker

The marker is to the right of the door.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 422 times since then and 41 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.

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