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

Safeway Store 1929(c)

 
 
Safeway Store 1929 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Kindig, September 29, 2012
1. Safeway Store 1929 Marker
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Costa Mesa Historical Site
Costa Mesa

Safeway
Store
1929(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° 38.507′ N, 117° 55.078′ 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 Light Bulbs Etc. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1848 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) (a few steps from this marker); Mesa Cleaners 1926(c) (within shouting distance of this marker); Pennant Bakery 1925(c) (within shouting distance of this marker); Chapman Billiard Parlor 1928(c) (within shouting distance of this marker); Braddy's Barber Shoppe 1921(c) (within shouting distance of this marker); Mesa Tavern 1928(c) (within shouting distance of this marker); Costa Mesa Garage 1922(c)
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(within shouting distance of 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.
 
Light Bulbs Etc. image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Kindig, September 29, 2012
2. Light Bulbs Etc.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 773 times since then and 26 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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