Costa Mesa in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Ozment General Store & Post Office 1908(c)

Ozment General Store & Post Office Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, September 29, 2012

1. Ozment General Store & Post Office Marker

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Costa Mesa Historical Site
Costa Mesa

Ozment
General Store
& Post Office
1908(c)

Erected 2009 by City of Costa Mesa, Historical Preservation Committee.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list.

Location. 33° 38.435′ N, 117° 55.151′ W. Marker is in Costa Mesa, California, in Orange County. Marker is on Newport Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Marker is mounted in the sidewalk in front of Bel Bambini. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1800 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa CA 92627, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. F.M. Bloom Shoe Repairs 1923(c) (here, next to this marker); Davis Barbershop & Soda Fountain 1921(c) (a few steps from this marker); Meyers Department Store 1924(c) (a few steps from this marker); Model Drug Store 1928(c)

Photographed By Michael Kindig, September 29, 2012

2. Bel Bambini

The marker is set into the sidewalk.

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Post Office 1925(c) (within shouting distance of this marker); Wayside Market 1920(c) (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of Balboa, Costa Mesa Branch 1923(c) (within shouting distance of this marker); TeWinkle Hardware 1922(c) (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Costa Mesa.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Long Beach, California. This page has been viewed 541 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 29, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Long Beach, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.