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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXR0_santa-anas-birthplace_Santa-Ana-CA.html
Here on October 10, 1869, his 40th birthday, William H. Spurgeon climbed a sycamore tree to inspect this mustard covered valley. Impressed, he bought 74.9 acres of the Santiago de Santa Ana, and laid out a townsite between First and Seventh, Spurg…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXQZ_site-of-san-pedro-gate_Anaheim-CA.html
The original townsite of Anaheim was surrounded by a living fence of willow trees to keep out the livestock which roamed freely on the open range. This is the site of the gate that was opened to permit travel to and from San Pedro and Los Angeles.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXQY_pacific-electric-red-car_Seal-Beach-CA.html
The Pacific Electric Southern District was completed in 1902. In 1903 Philip A. Stanton organized the Bay City Land Co. which developed the townsite of Bay City. "Red Car" service began in 1904 transporting tourists and early residents. The town w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXQX_site-of-lily-creamery_Buena-Park-CA.html
Established 1889 as the Pacific Condensed Milk, Coffee and Canning Co. by J.M. Pitblado. First evaporated milk cannery in California and the first industry in Buena Park. The Bixby family owned the factory from 1896 until it closed in 1907. Site w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXQV_hewes-mansion_Tustin-CA.html
This 14-room Victorian mansion was built by prominent California pioneer David Hewes (1822-1915). Known as the "Maker of San Francisco," he donated golden spike at Promontory Point and contributed greatly to local civic church, and agricultural de…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXPX_ca-ada-de-los-bueyes_Magnolia-CA.html
Through this canyon in Mexican days oxen drawn carretas carried hides to the embarcadero at San Juan Capistrano.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23A_la-cristianita_San-Clemente-CA.html
Two miles inland from this point, in Los Cristianitos Valley, the first Christian baptism in Alta California was performed by Padre Francisco Gómez, a member of the Portolá Expedition, in 1769.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GA_michelle-carew-community-courtyard_Anaheim-CA.html
This courtyard was dedicated September 17th 1999 in loving memory of Michelle Carew. Her spirited battle against leukemia raised awareness of the National Marrow Donor Program throughout this country. In the process, her legacy has saved countless…
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