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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXU0_mother-colony-house_Anaheim-CA.html
First house built in Anaheim, 1857, by George Hanson, founder "The Mother Colony", group selecting name given settlement. This German group left San Francisco to form grape growing colony. Southern California Vineyards became largest in California…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXS8_old-anaheim-library_Anaheim-CA.html
Anaheim's first building constructed exclusively for library use was erected in 1908 with a grant of $10,000 from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. The site was purchased with funds raised by popular subscription. This building was designed by Los A…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXRN_peralta-adobe_Anaheim-CA.html
Ramon Peralta built this adobe dwelling in 1871. His grandfather, Juan Pablo Peralta, was co-grantee with Jose Antonio Yorba of the only Spanish land grant in Orange County, the Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana, upon which the old Peralta settlement w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXR4_st-michaels-episcopal-church_Anaheim-CA.html
The walls of this House of God are hallowed by the prayers of countless worshippers. For nearly a century the mellow tones of its bell have called the faithful to prayer, announced weddings with joy, and tolled in grief for those who have passed b…
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/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…