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Willella Howe-Waffle House and Medical Museum, Santa Ana, Orange County

Willella Howe-Waffle House and Medical Museum

December 30, 2020 Orange County, Santa Ana

The Dr. Howe-Waffle House was built in 1889 by Alvin & Willella Howe, both prominent physicians. One of the finest Queen Anne Victorians to survive in Orange County, it was moved in 1975 and restored by the Santa Ana Historical Society.

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Santa Ana Water Tower

June 6, 2020 Local landmark, Orange County, Santa Ana

The 153′ tall water tower owned by the City of Santa Ana looms just off the I5 freeway. It was built in 1928 to hold 1 million gallons of water. Other storage facilities have been built since, but it still holds 800,000 gallons

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