Downtown in Santa Ana in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Dr. Howe-Waffle House and Carriage House
1889
Photographed by Liam Williams, August 27, 2026
1. Dr. Howe-Waffle House and Carriage House Marker
Restored by the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Erected 1979 by Santa Ana Parlor 235 - Native Daughters of the Golden West.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
Location. 33° 45.022′ N, 117° 52.11′ W. Marker is in Santa Ana, California, in Orange County. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of West Civic Center Drive and S Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling east on West Civic Center Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 W Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana CA 92701, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Orange County's first permanent jail (within shouting distance of this marker); El Camino Real Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Orange County Courthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Masonic Temple (about 500 feet away); Santa Ana's Birthplace (about 600 feet away); Dragon Confectionary (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chinatown Memorial 2024 (approx. Ό mile away); Delta III Rocket (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Ana.
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Episcopal Church of the Messiah (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . Dr. Howe-Waffle's House.
Excerpt: "The Howe-Waffle House, one of Orange County's most historic structures, bears witness to a different time and way of living, and to the courage and determination of a remarkable woman. Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle, Orange County's first female doctor.(Submitted on August 31, 2026, by Liam Williams of Irvine, California.)
The Victorian home was builtfrom 1887 to 1889 at 702 N. Bush in Santa Ana. It was relocated to its present site at 120 W. Civic Center Drive in 1975, and has been restored by the Santa Ana Historical Society. It is used as a museum, open for tours and events.Photographed by Liam Williams, August 27, 20262. Dr. Howe-Waffle House and Carriage House signSign is posted to the right of the front door
The home is architecturally significant for several reasons. It was built late in the Victorian period (1837-1901) in the Queen Anne Style. This period was a dynamic time of industrialization in the United States and Orange County. The home was completed in 1889, the year the county split from Los Angeles and also the year when Santa Ana, a mere 20 years old, was chosen as the county seat. At the time, the county had only 13,500 residents, and 3,000 of them lived in Santa Ana."
Photographed by Liam Williams, August 30, 2026
3. Dr. Howe-Waffle House and Carriage House
Marker is visible on the right-hand side of the front gate
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2026, by Liam Williams of Irvine, California. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 31, 2026, by Liam Williams of Irvine, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
