Costa Mesa in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Costa Mesa Garage 1922(c)
Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa
Garage
1922(c)
Erected 2009 by City of Costa Mesa, Historical Preservation Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 33° 38.479′ N, 117° 55.107′ W. Marker is in Costa Mesa, California, in Orange County. It is on Newport Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in sidewalk in front of The Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1824 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa CA 92627, 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mesa Tavern 1928(c) (here, next to this marker); Alpha Beta Store 1924(c) (here, next to this marker); Braddy's Barber Shoppe 1921(c) (a few steps from this marker); Pink's Drugs 1933(c) (a few steps from this marker); Chapman Billiard Parlor 1928(c) (a few steps from this marker); Pennant Bakery 1925(c) (within shouting distance of this marker); TeWinkle Hardware 1922(c) (within shouting distance of this marker); Mesa Cleaners 1926(c) (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Costa Mesa.
Also see . . . Old Town Costa Mesa Historical Markers.
Costa Mesa Garage (1922-1937). The first garage in Costa Mesa. It sold Red Crown gasoline.
Listing of addresses, but no map. (Submitted on September 29, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 684 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 29, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

