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

Wardlow Home / Red Car

Wardlow Home Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Greg Ullman, September 12, 2012

1. Wardlow Home Marker

Inscription. Wardlow Home Bruce and Martha Wardlow came here in 1896. He farmed 300 acres and was very prominent in local affairs.

Red Car The Santa Ana/Huntington Beach Pacific Electric Spur Line began transporting people in 1909. In 1922 the line closed for passenger service and the lines were torn out in 1930. The Red Car ran along Bushard.

Erected 1976 by Fountain Valley Historical Society. (Marker Number 9, 24.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. 33° 42.157′ N, 117° 57.788′ W. Marker is in Fountain Valley, California, in Orange County. Marker is on Bushard Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fountain Valley CA 92708, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. School Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); First City Hall / First School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Talbert Drainage District (about 300 feet away); Blacksmith Shops (about 400 feet away); Slaughter House (about 400 feet away); Original Circus Site / First Post Office / Country Stores

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(about 400 feet away); Talbert Home (about 800 feet away); "All Saints Anglican Church" (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fountain Valley.

Red Car Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Greg Ullman, September 12, 2012

2. Red Car Marker

Markers 9 and 24 are located at the east entrance of the Senior Community Center parking lot. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Greg Ullman, May 22, 2012

3. Markers 9 and 24 are located at the east entrance of the Senior Community Center parking lot.

The Red Car turned at this intersection image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Greg Ullman, September 12, 2012

4. The Red Car turned at this intersection

The streetcar line traveled north (toward the viewer) from Huntington Beach to the intersection now with traffic lights, and turned east (to the viewer's left) to Santa Ana. The historical marker is at the right side of the photo.

View of Wardlow Home / Red Car Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Greg Ullman, September 17, 2012

5. View of Wardlow Home / Red Car Marker

The Wardlow home was located where the parking lot of the Senior Community Center is today.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2012, by Greg Ullman of Fountain Valley, California. This page has been viewed 1,042 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 24, 2012, by Greg Ullman of Fountain Valley, California. 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 15, 2012, by Greg Ullman of Fountain Valley, California. 5. submitted on September 24, 2012, by Greg Ullman of Fountain Valley, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.