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

Myford's New Garage

Photographed by Adam Margolis, July 3, 2022

1. Myford's New Garage Marker

Inscription. Built in 1949, Myford Irvine originally used this structure as a garage for his cars. Remodeled in 1960 as a draftsman's office, it underwent several subsequent alterations over the years. Before its most recent remodel, it was a conference room for the Irvine Ranch's agricultural headquarters featuring four sets of aluminum sliding-glass doors.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1949.

Location. 33° 43.821′ N, 117° 47.113′ W. Marker is in Irvine, California, in Orange County. It can be reached from Old Myford Road near Irvine Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13109 Old Myford Road, Irvine CA 92602, 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: Katie Wheeler Library (a few steps from this marker); Cogan House (within shouting distance of this marker); Living and Working on the Irvine Ranch (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Bunkhouse (about 400 feet away); The Bath 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.

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Photographed by Adam Margolis, July 3, 2022

2. Myford's New Garage Marker

Marker is along the curb, to the left of the driveway.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 25, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 499 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 25, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.