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

Mesa Cleaners 1926(c)

 
 
Mesa Cleaners Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Kindig, September 29, 2012
1. Mesa Cleaners Marker
Inscription.
Costa Mesa Historical Site
Costa Mesa

Mesa
Cleaners
1926(c)

 
Erected 2009 by City of Costa Mesa, Historical Preservation Committee.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & CommerceNotable BuildingsSettlements & Settlers.
 
Location. 33° 38.495′ N, 117° 55.09′ 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 ADT. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1838 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Middaugh Shoes 1929(c) (here, next to this marker); Pennant Bakery 1925(c) (here, next to this marker); Chapman Billiard Parlor 1928(c) (a few steps from this marker); Braddy's Barber Shoppe 1921(c) (within shouting distance of this marker); Safeway Store 1929(c) (within shouting distance of this marker); Mesa Tavern 1928(c) (within shouting distance of this marker); Costa Mesa Garage 1922(c) (within shouting distance of
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this marker); Alpha Beta Store 1924(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. Mesa Cleaners (1926). Mens' suits and ladies' coats were cleaned for 60 cents.
The pamphlet lists the addresses, but there is no locations map. (Submitted on September 29, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California.) 
 
Adt image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Kindig, September 29, 2012
2. Adt
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on September 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 549 times since then and 13 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.
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Jun. 11, 2026