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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D7W_whale-fossil_Mission-Viejo-CA.html
Originally dedicated on June 4, 1977 by the Mission Viejo Cultural and Heritage Association. The Fossil was unearthed in the southern part of the city in 1976, and is a partial skull of a Baleen whale belonging to the Bowhead or right whale fam…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM192G_this-big-saw_Los-Alamitos-CA.html
This nine-foot band saw is among the largest log saw ever used in the sawmill industry. It weighs over 38,000 pounds and has a blade that stretches over 56 feet in length. This saw was used to cut Douglas Fir and Ponderosa Pine logs up to ten feet…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16BE_nimocks-home_Fountain-Valley-CA.html
Mrs. Martha A. Nimocks built a large home here in 1934. She owned 184 acres south of the home.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16AU_horse-ranch_Fountain-Valley-CA.html
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".
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16AT_joint-outfall-system_Fountain-Valley-CA.html
Created in 1923 to serve sanitation needs of Western Orange County. Reorganized into Sanitation Districts in 1954.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16AR_first-city-hall-first-school_Fountain-Valley-CA.html
First City HallIn 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 1920First SchoolThe first school was started in Sycamore Hall during the early 1900's. Replac…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15BI_don-hansen-dana-wharf-sportfishing_Dana-Point-CA.html
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 P…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14ZA_death-of-the-california-grizzly_Silverado-CA.html
The Santa Ana Mountains, which encompass the canyons of Silverado, Modjeska and Trabuco, provided one of the last refuges for the state symbol, the Grizzly Bear. At the turn of the century, beekeeping was an important local industry, providing …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14P2_warne-family-barn_Westminster-CA.html
John H. and Sarah McGarvin WarneSons: John, Henry and ThomasBuilt 1915 - S.E. Corner, Bolsa at BushardDonated to Westminster Historical Society - 1989Relocated to 8612 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, California
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14P1_midway-city-womens-clubhouse_Westminster-CA.html
(Circa 1929) Bolsa Avenue and MonroeMidway City, CaliforniaMidway City Women's ClubOrganized 1928 - Federated 1935 - Incorporated 1935Primary purpose: To promote moral, educational, welfare and civic measures.Donated to Westminster Historical Soci…
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