Irvine in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Irvine Valencia Growers
Photographed by Tatiana Zavala, May 4, 2024
1. Irvine Valencia Growers Marker
The packing house, formerly located on this site, was constructed in 1929 by the Irvine Valencia Growers Association. Here, the prize winning oranges of the Irvine Ranch were cleaned and labeled before being shipped around the world. The railroad spur that picked up the oranges for shipping was called Kathryn, in honor of Irvine's late daughter. Success of the packing house facility lent to its expansion in 1932 and 1944. Several other significant additions were made to the packing house, including the construction of the Precooler Building in 1938 and the Refrigeration Building in 1939.
The adjacent concrete wall commemorates the location of a portion of the packing house foundation. The "upright" timbers were salvaged from the original packing house and are reflective of the vertical wood posts which supported the first floor of the structure. These elements were constructed in 2004 in association with the construction of the Jeffrey Open Space trail.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.
Location. 33° 42.267′ N, 117° 45.183′ W. Marker is in Irvine, California, in Orange County. It can be reached from Jeffrey Trail near Jeffrey Road. Located on the Jeffrey Trail,
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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: Late 1700s and 1800s (approx. 0.6 miles away); A Turning Tide (approx. 0.8 miles away); An Exciting New Era (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Evolution of the City (approx. 0.9 miles away); Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); Frances Packing House (approx. one mile away); The Old Irvine Blacksmith Shop (approx. 2 miles away); Bulk Storage Silo Warehouse 1949 (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Irvine.
Photographed by Tatiana Zavala, May 4, 2024
2. Wooden Posts of the former Valencia Packing House
Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2024, by Tatiana Zavala of Orange County, California. This page has been viewed 549 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 19, 2024, by Tatiana Zavala of Orange County, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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