Wednesday, March 10, 2010

National Forest, Laguna, Santa Ana, Neutra, etc.

Two more photos from the Cleveland National Forest today. These two show the Santa Ana Tin Mine, which I discussed on this blog last April. I won't be surprised if James Newland also talks about the mine -- or at least mining -- in his talk to the OCHS tomorrow night.
The Laguna Beach Historical Society's March 15th meeting features designer and architectural historian Ted Wells speaking on the subject of (1960s &'70s) "Architectural Modernism in Laguna Beach." The program will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers, 505 Forest Ave., 7:30-9:30pm.
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The Assistance League of Santa Ana will hold a fundraising "Historic Santa Ana Tour" on Sat., March 13th, 10am-4pm. The guided tour will include First Presbyterian Church, The Episcopal Church of the Messiah, the Old Orange County Court House, the Dr. Howe-Waffle House, Santa Ana High School, and a building I'm unfamiliar with, called the Madame Modjeska Building. Tickets available at assistkids.org or click here for a downloadable ticket flyer. For more information or to buy tickets by phone, call 714-664-0547.
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The Register's "Arts Blog" recently featured an update on the (endangered?) Mariners Medical Arts complex (1963, Richard Neutra) in Newport Beach.
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The First Presbyterian Church of Anaheim celebrated their 140th anniversary last Sunday. See the Register's article for the story. The church also has a book available by Alan Lopez, entitled, Living the Journey: 140 Years Serving in Anaheim. Can anyone challenge their claim of being the "oldest Protestant church in Orange County?" (I'm not trying to burst anyone's bubble. I just tend to see "oldest" statements as a challenge for us historians. )

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