East Irvine in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Hotel, Store, Hamilton Bungalow
Photographed by Adam Margolis
1. Hotel, Store, Hamilton Bungalow Marker
Hotel 1915, for seasonal workers, the Irvine Company warehouse employees and local business owners.
Store 1911, Chris McNeil, contractor, Kate Munger was first operator: general merchandise and groceries.
Post office, left front corner and living quarters second story.
Bungalow 1895, Cadett Hamilton family lived in it; home of postmaster Mr. Hamilton drove trucks for the Irvine Company.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 33° 40.524′ N, 117° 45.479′ W. Marker is in Irvine, California, in Orange County. It is in East Irvine. It can be reached from Burt Road east of Sand Canyon Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14980 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine CA 92618, 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Old Town Irvine (a few steps from this marker); 1895 Sack Storage Warehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Bulk Storage Silo Warehouse 1949 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Irvine Blacksmith Shop (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Evolution of the City (approx. 1.4 miles away); An Exciting New Era (approx. 1.4 miles away); A Turning Tide (approx. 1.4 miles away); Barton Mound (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Irvine.
Photographed by Adam Margolis
2. Hotel, Store, Hamilton Bungalow Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis
3. Hotel, Store, Hamilton Bungalow Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis, April 22, 2022
4. Hotel, Store, Hamilton Bungalow Marker
Marker can be seen to the left of the bottom of the stairs.
Photographed by Adam Margolis, April 22, 2022
5. Hamilton Bungalow
Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2021, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 529 times since then and 34 times this year. Last updated on August 6, 2026, by Liam Williams of Irvine, California. Photos: 1. submitted on December 31, 2021. 2, 3. submitted on December 26, 2021, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 4, 5. submitted on April 22, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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