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
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 m183015) 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
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
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 m183017) 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 the first school in Fountain Valley. — — Map (db m59739) 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
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
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 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
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
A stylish two story Zigzag Moderne market was built and operated in 1926 by Roy de Britton and his son Bob.
The open air market contained a meat market, produce counters and the rainbow lunch counter, a popular meeting place. Night time . . . — — Map (db m51965) HM
This 1926 structure is an excellent example of Lombard Romanesque Revival architecture. The school site was donated in 1908 to the five year old Huntington Beach Union High School district by the town developers, the Huntington Beach Company. . . . — — Map (db m50021) HM
Duke Kahanamoku, three time Olympic gold medalist swimmer, public servant, goodwill ambassador of the State of Hawaii, and considered by many to be the father of modern surfing. In the early 1920's, the Duke surfed under Huntington's Pier. In his . . . — — Map (db m51964) HM
In recognition of Lloyd Wright's 94 foot high sign tower that was to have
been erected on this spot.
It's defeat is symbolic of the
democratic process in which
we live. The people did not
wish this sign tower to be
erected as they felt it . . . — — Map (db m207168) HM
Wm. Taylor Newland and Mary Juanita Newland settled in Huntington Beach in 1898. An early civic leader and agricultural developer. Newland was a pioneer in clearing the Santa Ana River lowlands for productive farming. Restored by Huntington Beach . . . — — Map (db m50081) HM
Uphill from this marker once stood the Northam Ranch House, a pivotal landmark in the history of Huntington Beach.
Originally part of a vast Spanish land grant known as the Rancho Las Bolsas, the 1400 acres surrounding this hillcrest were . . . — — Map (db m213963) HM
My God we are proud Mr. President,
Mr. Cheney and Colin and Norm.
For you and our troops in the Persian Gulf,
For your accomplishments in Desert Storm.
We're also proud of Reagan and Cap,
Who knew what had to be done.
On their . . . — — Map (db m217554) HM WM
On June 27, 1943,
near this site, a
P-38 fighter plane
on a training
mission from March
Air Force Base
crashed on the beach,
killing four children
and injuring dozens
of others.
With this marker we pay tribute to both the Silva and . . . — — Map (db m215822) HM
This rustic cabin was erected in 1924 by the Lions Club, local carpenters union and Edison Company as a center for scouting in Huntington Beach and has been in continuous use by Troop 1, Boy Scouts of America, ever since.
The cabin was . . . — — Map (db m59874) HM
Three industrial buildings were located at 1980 Lake Street and were operated by Samuel R. Bowen and his partner, Sisti Siracusa, as the S.R. Bowen Company and the Bowen Fishing Tool Company. The S.R. Bowen Company was founded in 1920 and was . . . — — Map (db m59873) HM
The city council of Huntington Beach has dedicated this park to Ted W. Bartlett who served as Mayor from 1946 to 1948 and as city councilman from 1944-48, 1954-58 and 1966-78--A total of twenty years of service to his city.
A native of North . . . — — Map (db m217545) HM
Established in 1963 by Huntington Beach City Council to honor each Miss Huntington Beach Queen with the planting of a new rose every year. The first Miss Huntington Beach was crowned on July 4th, 1910 to represent the city in the annual Independence . . . — — Map (db m228029) HM
200,000 sacks, 100 lbs. each holding lima, garbanzo, black-eyed beans, barley or oats. The sacks were stacked from the floor to the rafters in interlocking piles to prevent them from falling. The building required 140,000 board feet of pure wood . . . — — Map (db m188941) HM
In January 1857, a group of outlaws were terrorizing the citizens of
San Juan Capistrano committing robbery and murder. Los Angeles
County Sheriff James R. Barton formed a posse of five men and rode south.
On January 23, 1857, near this mound, a . . . — — Map (db m244100) HM
"Irvine bean and Grain Growers Association"
$300,000 cost (or $200,000) and $50,000 for machinery to move grain/clean
Held over 16,000 pounds of beans/barley
During WWII the Irvine Ranch was the world's largest grower of lima beans . . . — — Map (db m185442) HM
Named after former purchasing agent Charles J. Cogan, Cogan House was built in 1913 on the bluffs overlooking Newport Bay. Between 1924 and 1925 it was moved to its current location.
The two-story bedroom bungalow exhibits many early Craftsman . . . — — Map (db m203556) HM
Established by the Irvine Family in 1916.
Originally located in the north-east side of this park.
National Register of Historic Places August 2, 1977. — — Map (db m195048) HM
Hotel, 1915, for seasonal workers, the Irvine Company Warehouse employees and local, business owners. Store 1911, Chris McNeil, Contractor, Kate Munger was first operator general merchandise and groceries. Post office left front corner and a living . . . — — Map (db m188942) HM
This windmill is one of 1,200 such water-pumping devices that once served the Irvine Ranch before modern water systems were available. Jim, a long-time employee of Irvine Ranch Water District, was responsible for dismantling and reconstructing it . . . — — Map (db m52247) HM
The present day Katie Wheeler Library is a reconstruction of the outer facade of the Irvine family's residence. The original structure was constructed in 1876 by C.E. French, general manager for the Ranch. Once he gained control of the Ranch in . . . — — Map (db m205835) HM
Prior to European contact, California's inhabitants established one of the most densely populated regions in North America. When Spanish explorers arrive, bringing with them a variety of diseases, a catastrophic wave of illness and death spreads . . . — — Map (db m195050) HM
From 1970 to 1984, Lion Country Safari made it possible for children of all ages to experience the sights and sounds of an African safari - entirely from the safety and comfort of their cars. It was Southern California's first ever wild animal . . . — — Map (db m148301) HM
Planting, cultivating, harvesting crops and maintaining livestock on the spewing Irvine Ranch was no easy task. The success of the ranch was due in large part to the workforce of superintendent foremen, vaqueros and farm hands who performed the . . . — — Map (db m203548) HM
Built in 1949, Myford Irvine originally used this structure as a garage for his cars. Remodeled in 1960 as a draftsman's office, it underwent several subsequent alterations over the years. Before its most recent remodel, it was a conference room for . . . — — Map (db m212928) HM
In 2003, a group of Irvine residents came together at Northwood Community Park, recognizing military personnel for their service and honoring individuals who died in the line of duty while serving in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. The passionate and . . . — — Map (db m195049) HM WM
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