San Juan Capistrano in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Egan House

Photographed by Michael Kindig, June 28, 2008

1. Egan House Marker

Inscription. Neo-Victorian, built in 1883 by Richard Egan, surveyor, school trustee and justice of the peace. Rebuilt in 1898 after a fire. Known as "Harmony Hall", it served as Judge Egan's home, office and courtroom until his death in 1923.

Erected by Decorative Arts Study Center.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.

Location. 33° 29.967′ N, 117° 39.734′ W. Marker is in San Juan Capistrano, California, in Orange County. It is on Camino Capistrano, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31892 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano CA 92675, 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 walking distance of this marker: Judge Richard Egan House (a few steps from this marker); Judge Egan House (a few steps from this marker); "El Adobe de Capistrano" (within shouting distance of this marker); Esslinger Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Domingo Yorba Adobe (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Provincial Building (about 300 feet away); Garcia Adobe (about 300 feet away); Manuel Garcia Adobe (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Juan Capistrano.

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Photographed by Michael Kindig, June 28, 2008

2. Egan House

Photographed by Adam Margolis, November 28, 2013

3. Egan House Marker

Marker can be seen on the right side of building.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, August 13, 2020

4. Egan House Marker

Marker can be seen in the middle right of image, on the right side of the building facing the street.

National Register of Historic Places image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, August 19, 2017

5. National Register of Historic Places

Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 750 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 24, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 7, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.