Mission San Antonio de Pala was founded in 1816 by Fr. Antonio Peyri as an Asistencia to Mission San Luis Rey. It fell into disrepair after secularization in 1846, was partially restored in 1903 and fully restored in 1959.
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The Pinus Pinea, commonly known as the Italian Stone Pine, Umbrella Pine or Parasol Pine, gives this community park in Irvine its name, Parasol Park, as well as a prominent natural landmark for residents and visitors.
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Sometimes described as the most delicious art garden/taco shop in Riverside, Martin Sanchez, artist and chef, established Tio’s Tacos 30 years ago and filled it with his artistic creations of used and discarded items.
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The Woman’s Club Event Center in Old Towne Orange was constructed in 1924 at a cost of $30,000. It soon became the center of the Orange community. The clubhouse became a GI billet and Red Cross facility during WWII.
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“The Romance and Sex Life of the Date” has been a hallmark feature of Shields Date Garden since founder Floyd Shields moved from in-person presentations to the movie screen. His Date Garden has been in business since 1924.
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Designed by their daughter, Ina, the Ainsworth House was built in 1910 by Lewis and Persis Ainsworth. Lewis founded the first lumber and planing mill in Orange. Their son, Frank, was the first mayor of Orange.
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Once a well known landmark in Glendale, the Doctors’ House and Gazebo now sits, as restored, in Brand Park. It was the successive home to four well known doctors and is now a museum operated by the Glendale Historical Society.
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