This adobe building was constructed about 1820 as part of an outlying mission stock headquarters to shelter the herdsmen who cared for the cattle from Mission San Juan Capistrano. After secularization, the property continued as a cattle ranch . . . — — Map (db m79043) HM
Isamu Noguchi was commissioned to design a 1.6 acre public garden to enhance two office towers built on family land once used as a lima bean farm. California Scenario, an abstract metaphor of California's diverse natural environment, is considered . . . — — Map (db m308074) HM
During the Spanish and Mexican rule of California, the governors encouraged the settlement of the territory by establishing large land grants. Many of these were later turned into Ranchos that were devoted to raising cattle and sheep.
Orange . . . — — Map (db m188705) HM
It was determined that this type of wagon was built by the Studebaker Brothers. They founded one of the world's oldest vehicle-manufacturing companies. Two of the founders and presidents were Clement (1831-1901) and John Mohler Studebaker . . . — — Map (db m188708) HM
For more than half a century, the Pacific Electric Railway served Southern California. The system was established by Henry Huntington in 1895 and linked Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties with over 1,000 miles of service and . . . — — Map (db m101467) HM
For more than half a century, the Pacific Electric Railway served Southern California. The system was established by Henry Huntington in 1895 and linked Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties with over 1,000 miles of service and . . . — — Map (db m101468) HM
For more than half a century, the Pacific Electric Railway served Southern California. The system was established by Henry Huntington in 1895 and linked Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties with over 1,000 miles of service and . . . — — Map (db m101469) HM
This Police Memorial is dedicated to the Cypress Police Officers who gave their lives in the line of duty protecting the citizens of Cypress, May their memory and sacrifice never be forgotten.
Sergeant Donald J. Sowma
April 14, 1932 - . . . — — Map (db m195337) HM WM
With the vision of Universal Freedom for all Mankind this tree is dedicated to Spec 4 David Munoz and all prisoners of war and missing in action. — — Map (db m195333) WM
• Raced in the NY Yacht Clubs ocean cruising class in the 20’s & 30’s
• Donated – USCG Academy New London CT 1940
• Transferred to USCG Boot Camp Cape May New Jersey 1951
• Served as a training ship and submarine patrol boat in WWII . . . — — Map (db m310734) HM
The original Dana Point Community Center is pictured with the Woodruff Sales staff and prospective buyers in front. Built for Sidney H. Woodruff, the auditorium was used for his headquarters and for community events and large sales promotions where . . . — — Map (db m189518) HM
Best known for his documentary, The Endless Summer, Dana Point resident Bruce Brown was one of surfing's first filmmakers. His work buoyed surfing's image.
Brown understood how to make surf films because he was an avid surfer. When he wasn't . . . — — Map (db m189512) HM
The Most Beautiful Drive in America California's fabled road begins here in Dana Point and winds north along the scenic California coast linking waterside destinations, secluded stretches, and California's biggest cities. The road ends near . . . — — Map (db m256072) HM
Where Richard Henry Dana Jr. threw the hides purchased at the old mission to the beach below to be loaded and shipped to Boston nearly a hundred years ago. — — Map (db m189509) HM
Named for Richard Henry Dana, author of "Two Years Before the Mast", who visited here in 1835. El Embarcadero, the cove below, was used by hide vessels trading with Mission San Juan Capistrano. This trade reached its peak in 1830-1840. In 1818 . . . — — Map (db m149479) HM
Named for Richard Henry Dana. Described in his book "Two Years Before the Mast" as the most romantic California spot. In the glamorous days of the Ranchos, 1830-1840, Yankee vessels traded supplies for hides here. — — Map (db m188539) HM
Named for Richard Henry Dana. Described in his book "Two Years Before the Mast" as the most romantic California spot. In the glamorous days of the Ranchos, 1830-1840, Yankee vessels traded supplies for hides here. — — Map (db m234924) HM
This structure was built in 1930 to provide access to a
pocket beach for the Dana Point Inn, intended to be built
above on the bluff's edge. The doorway provided entry for a
165-foot-long tunnel to an elevator, which was to take
guests 135 feet . . . — — Map (db m154101) HM
These arches were part of S.H. Wooodruff’s
resort hotel — the Dana Point Inn. The
stock market crash and the Great Depression
halted construction, ending his dream. Part
of the foundation, the hand poured
concrete arches remain as a local . . . — — Map (db m154100) HM
"The Only Romantic Spot on the Coast" Dana Point is named after Richard Henry Dana, Jr. a nineteenth century sailor. Dana called this area "the only romantic spot on the coast," words of admiration that would forever link his name with this . . . — — Map (db m183014) HM
Named for Ned Doheny Jr., son of Edward L. Doheny, who donated the land in his memory to the State of California in 1931. In 1936, the Civilian Conservation Corps erected an adobe wall along Pacific Coast Highway. This wall replicates that original . . . — — Map (db m183019) HM
Doheny State Beach was once known as Doheny Beach State
Park (1931). These pictures depict the early years at Doheny, 1934-1938, when much of the work done in the park was performed by
the Civilian Conservation Corps. or CCC. The CCC enrollees . . . — — Map (db m193592) HM
In dedication to Don Hansen and Dana Wharf Sportfishing, the first business operating out of Dana Point Harbor. Dana Wharf Sportfishing originated Whale Watching for Orange County and founded the Dana Point Festival of Whales and Dana Point Boat . . . — — Map (db m60798) HM
This plaza is dedicated in memory of Don Hansen, the founder of Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching - the first business to operate from Dana Point Harbor in 1971.
Don loved the ocean and was dedicated to the conservation of
marine . . . — — Map (db m233230) HM
The natural cove that became Dana Point Harbor was an anchorage for trading ships in the 1800s. A re-creation of the brig Pilgrim that brought namesake Richard Henry Dana is moored at the west end. — — Map (db m189516) HM
Raised at the Beach
Hobart Laidlaw Alter grew up on a citrus farm in Ontario, California. Fortunately for water-lovers everywhere, his family owned a house in Laguna Beach where he spent weekends and vacations playing in the waves.
In . . . — — Map (db m189514) HM
Skimming Across the Water
In the mid 1960s, with his surfboard business booming, Hobie turned to something new. Years earlier he had ridden catamaran in Hawaii. He and his friends even built a few to play with. Hobie remembered the thrill and . . . — — Map (db m189515) HM
Severson wove art into the surfing culture and influences several emerging surf artists. In 1960 he produced a 36-page booklet called The Surfer to promote his film, Surf Fever. He never expected it to do more than create a buzz for his movie, yet . . . — — Map (db m189511) HM
In 2022, Artemis I launched into space from the Kennedy Space Center carrying tree seeds that would journey 270,000 miles from Earth during its 25-day mission. Traveling in the Orion spacecraft, the seeds flew farther than any spacecraft designed . . . — — Map (db m291151) HM
Phil Edwards rode waves in the '50s and '60s with a style that surpassed other surfers, turning with finesse and walking the board. His friendship with Hobie Alter and Bruce Brown drew him to Dana Point where he worked in Hobie's shop as he became . . . — — Map (db m189513) HM
This plaque commemorates the 150th anniversary of the visit to this anchoring cove by author Richard Henry Dana. He arrived in 1835 aboard the brig "Pilgrim" which traded New England goods to Mission San Juan Capistrano and area ranchos for cow . . . — — Map (db m267208) HM
In 1835, Dana arrived on board the brig Pilgrim, a tall-masted sailing ship out of Boston, bound for the California coast. For reasons of health, Dana had left his studies at Harvard and at age 19 signed onto the Pilgrim as a common sailor. . . . — — Map (db m188544) HM
The Notorious Wave
Back in the day, if you dared, you grabbed your board and headed for Killer Dana. The wave was known as Dana Cove when the weather was calm - but when the surf was over 10 feet, Killer Dana's thick, right-breaking curl . . . — — Map (db m183042) HM
This 1929 building was built as the telephone office for Sidney H. Woodruff's Dana Point development. The unique street facade still retains many of the original feature including the decorative grilles above the front entry porch topped by the . . . — — Map (db m189517) HM
Seminal Surfing Story
Filmed in the early 1960s, the documentary The Endless Summer follows two California as they circle the globe to surf. The pair introduce the sport to many who had never seen it, and discover what is now one of the . . . — — Map (db m183024) HM
The Lantern Village area of Dana Point has many sidewalk and curb concrete stamps, along with a few dated concrete lantern bases. The stamps are dated 1928, 1929 or 1930. Developer S. H. Woodruff promised paved streets, curbs and sidewalks and . . . — — Map (db m192075) HM
Dana Point's Landmark for 43 Years From 1928 until 1971 one feature dominated this stretch of roadway: a giant open-frame tower marked with the neon letters spelling out R-I-C-H-F-I-E-L-D as part of the name of the Richfield Oil and Gas . . . — — Map (db m256386) HM
The residents of Dana Point gratefully recognize Bill Steinriede's many contributions that help improve the quality of our local Dana Point beaches and ocean. Through his concern, dedication and tenacity, Bill was instrumental in energizing Dana . . . — — Map (db m190509) HM
Around the turn of the 20th Century, Tom Talbert donated land and 40% toward erecting the "Country Church of Talbert". The land was later deeded to the Methodist Church. — — Map (db m59490) HM
In 1898 John Corbett opened a blacksmith shop here. It was later purchased by Charles Archer. Two other shops were located nearby. — — Map (db m59054) HM
Built in 1935 and dedicated in 1936. First Buddhist Church in Orange County. In 1954 the Church was moved to Stanton then moved to present location in Anaheim in 1965. — — Map (db m146156) HM
Rene and Virginie Callens came here in 1910. He developed and farmed 60 acres. Present home of son Joseph R. Callens and family. — — Map (db m59757) HM
Established in 1923 with six streets on lots sized 50 by 300. A complete community with stores, recreation facilities, and churches. (Holy Family Mission still exists). — — Map (db m59056) HM
Homesite of Roch and Magdalena Mogari Courreges. Roch, a Basque sheep rancher, farmer and businessman, came to the area in 1878 and purchased "the Bluff" in 1896. He was a founder of the First National Bank of Huntington Beach, the Smeltzer . . . — — Map (db m158223) HM
First City Hall
In the early 1960's a new Elementary School was built and the old school was used as City Hall from 1962-1964. The old school was built in 1920
First School
The first school was started in Sycamore Hall during the . . . — — Map (db m62269) HM
Opened on July 12, 1967 and was part of the Pacific Theater Group. The Nations largest Drive-In and it contained the only fountains in town. Demolished in 1984 — — Map (db m59759) HM
Robert and Anna Gisler came here in 1903. On 220 acres, he started a dairy herd, cleared the land, and then farmed it. A home was built near here in 1912. — — Map (db m59758) HM
Navy purchased the land in 1943. Fixed wing planes used the airstrip into the 1950's. In 1952 Marine Helicopter pilots practiced take-offs and landings at this site up through the Vietnam era. — — Map (db m59761) HM
The Helm Tract was recorded and laid out in 1923. Four streets ran north and south while Helm Street was the east - west connection. — — Map (db m59738) HM
The Hoffman family arrived here about 1910. A son Ed and his wife Elsa were very active during the City incorporation. Many meetings and City business were conducted in their home.
June 13, 1976 — — Map (db m79867) HM
The property was purchased by Lena and George Titus from an unknown person in 1918. It was later sold in 1945 to people that raised horses. Thus the name "Horse Ranch". — — Map (db m62273) HM
Kyutaro Ishii, Japanese settler, came here in 1905 and by 1910 was farming 40 acres. Returned to Japan in 1912 to marry Sada. They built a home here in 1913. — — Map (db m59742) HM
Dedicated to the memory of the brave men of the United States Armed Forces who lost their lives in the line of duty in Beirut, Lebanon. — — Map (db m212929) WM
Original Circus Site
The Escalante Circus placed its tent here for its annual performance. The circus parade started here, moved east to Ward, north to Warner, west to Wintersberg (now in Huntington Beach) and returned.
First Post . . . — — Map (db m59053) HM
In 1944, Frank and Dolores Lucero purchased 40 acres at this intersection. They previously farmed in Seal Beach. Dolores didn't want to leave the house so it was moved to this location while Dolores and a few kids were inside. — — Map (db m59554) HM
In 1900, the Wardlow Family donated one acre of farm land for a school located on this site.
This bell is from that first school in Fountain Valley. — — Map (db m298785) HM
Used by Pacific Electric Railroad for track maintenance workers and their families. Equipment and supplies located nearby Freight house located across Talbert Avenue — — Map (db m59488) HM
Local landowners gave Sam Talbert the job of draining "Gospel Swamp." He built a river levee, and dredged huge ditches on the east side of all major roads that ran south to the ocean. — — Map (db m59489) HM
Sam and Hattie Talbert came here in 1897. He built a river levee and huge ditches so that the land would drain to permit regular farming. — — Map (db m59740) HM
Site of home of Roch and Magdalena Courreges who came here in 1878. He farmed 80 acres of bluff and lower land. Present home of grandson, Joe and his family. — — Map (db m59058) HM
Sept. 27, 1943 - June 26, 2003
U.S. Navy "Seabee" Active Duty 11-1-62 to 11-1-72
U.S. Navy "Seabee" Reserve 11-1-72 to 11-1-92
Served in Operation Desert Storm Jan. - July 1991
City of Fountain Valley 5-22-1973 to 6-26-2003
Tom was an . . . — — Map (db m193464) WM
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 . . . — — Map (db m59492) HM
"They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn at the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we shall remember them."
Laurence Binyon
1914
This steel girder is . . . — — Map (db m309737) WM
A tribute to our brave men and women who gave so much to protect our freedom. Let us preserve this great heritage in their honor. Loma Vista Memorial Park — — Map (db m205563) WM
Swept up by Southern California's 1886-88 land boom, Massachusetts merchants Edward (1857-1915) and George Amerige (1855-1947) decided to start a town. The bothers purchased 430 acres, laid out lots, and moved the town's first building - this small . . . — — Map (db m189663) HM
In the autumn of 1908, the land now designated as Amerige Park become the site of the city's first formal high school. On November 18, 1910, a fire of undetermined origin destroyed the building and the decision was made to relocate the high school . . . — — Map (db m192593) HM
Chapman Building,
built 1923,
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior. — — Map (db m217862) HM
Dewella Apartments built 1929 has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
Plaque placed by Fullerton Heritage 2009
City of Fullerton
Local Landmark
No. 70 . . . — — Map (db m243061) HM
Dr. George C. Clark Family Home, built 1894, has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.
Plaque placed by Fullerton Heritage - 1998 — — Map (db m262132) HM
When the Spanish army and missionaries came to California in 1769, they made a route, El Camino Real, for travel between missions they established, stretching from San Diego to Sonoma. In the early 1900s, a group of women's clubs, among others . . . — — Map (db m189668) HM
This property - Elephant Packing House - has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places
by the United States Department of the Interior. — — Map (db m241881) HM
Offering its first courses on September 25, 1913 to 28 students, Fullerton College is the oldest community college in continuous operation in California. All the college classes were held in the Fullerton High School facilities until 1937 when the . . . — — Map (db m50001) HM
Built by United States Work Projects Administration, 1941.
City of Fullerton Local Landmark No. 11, Fullerton Library, built 1941.
Plaque placed by Fullerton Heritage, 2002. — — Map (db m235009) HM
This property has been placed on the
National Register of Historic Places
by the United States Department of the Interior. Built 1919, rehabilitated 1996.
Plaque placed by Fullerton Heritage.
City of Fullerton Local Landmark No. . . . — — Map (db m235019) HM
Fullerton Post Office - built 1939 - has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.
Plaque placed by Fullerton Heritage - 2013.
City of Fullerton Local Landmark No. 91 - . . . — — Map (db m244101) HM
Fullerton Union
High School Auditorium,
built 1930,
has been
listed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior. — — Map (db m217863) HM
Odd Fellows Lodge,
Williams Building,
built 1927,
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior. — — Map (db m217861) HM
Santa Fe Depot,
built 1930,
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior. — — Map (db m217859) HM
The first Valencia Orchard in California was planted here in 1880 by R.H. Gilman on the property of Placentia Fruit Co. The trees are still in flourishing condition.
Dedicated by Grace Parlor No. 242
Native Daughters of the Golden West . . . — — Map (db m254135) HM
Union Pacific Depot,
built 1922,
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior.
City of Fullerton Local Landmark No. 7, Union Pacific Depot, Built 1923.
Plaque placed by . . . — — Map (db m217860) HM
Hugh Edgar Johnson House 1928 has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.
This Spanish colonial revival house, with Mayan revival-styled features, was constructed for Hugh Edgar . . . — — Map (db m244294) HM
For more than half a century, the Pacific Electric Railway served Southern California. The system was established by Henry Huntington in 1895 and linked Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties with over 1,000 miles of service and . . . — — Map (db m101475) HM
This two-acre site is dedicated to preserving a visible link to early Garden Grove. Edward G. Ware settled here in 1876 becoming a prominent rancher. His daughter L. Agnes Ware Stanley, was an early school teacher. Deeded in 1970 to the Garden Grove . . . — — Map (db m49992) HM
Tibor Rubin is a Hungarian-born Holocaust survivor who received the Congressional Medal of Honor in 2005, 55 years after his service as a U.S. Army rifleman during the Korean War.
Of the 6.8 million Americans who served during that war, only . . . — — Map (db m195319) WM
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