Fred Walker, long-time owner of Walker's Market in Santa Ana, died recently at age 96. Walker's Market opened in 1951 and closed in the 1980s. You can read more about Fred Walker in the Register's extended obituary..
Today's photos show Walker's Market as it appeared around 1966. The top image shows just the market, at 1722 N. Tustin Ave. The second image (which I stitched together from two shots) shows an almost 180-degree view of the intersection of Tustin Ave. and 17th St. From left to right we can see Smitty's Pancake House, Bank of America, Kenny's 1/4 lb. Hamburgers (and tacos), a Mobile service station, Walker's Market, Triangle Shops (including a flower shop and a meat market), Security First National Bank, a lumber yard, Armstrong Nursery, another strip mall (featuring a dry cleaner's shop, "Steadman's," and Lemon Heights Realty), and a Richfield service station.
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I noticed a mention in the paper of the "Questers" - a San Juan Capistrano group interested in local history and in restoring historic buildings. Does anyone know more about this group? I can't find a website for them.
I noticed a mention in the paper of the "Questers" - a San Juan Capistrano group interested in local history and in restoring historic buildings. Does anyone know more about this group? I can't find a website for them.
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This week, new author Kai Weisser will be selling and signing his history of the Huntington Beach Lifeguards at two events. On Wednesday, he'll be at the Sugar Shack in downtown Huntington Beach, 10am-Noon. On Saturday, he'll be at Barnes & Noble at Huntington Center ("Bella Terra" for those who just arrived on the turnip truck), from 1-3pm. Also, Kai is interested in doing more book signings, so let him know if you'd like to set up an event of your own.
This week, new author Kai Weisser will be selling and signing his history of the Huntington Beach Lifeguards at two events. On Wednesday, he'll be at the Sugar Shack in downtown Huntington Beach, 10am-Noon. On Saturday, he'll be at Barnes & Noble at Huntington Center ("Bella Terra" for those who just arrived on the turnip truck), from 1-3pm. Also, Kai is interested in doing more book signings, so let him know if you'd like to set up an event of your own.
Thanks for sharing, it's always great to see pictures of the Santa Ana of yesteryear.
ReplyDeleteInteresting to be sure. I'll have to spend some time exploring Santa Ana and Orange next time I'm visiting Disneyland.
ReplyDeleteThanks for keeping up your daily posts; I know it's not easy! Be assured that it is appreciated...
There are several chapters of Questers in Orange County. I became affiliated with one chapter, who, several years ago, acted as a support group for George Key Ranch. For a multitude of reasons, they abandoned their relationship with GKR and turned their sights on another OC historic site.
ReplyDeleteTheir main interest was/is antiques, but their philanthropy translates into time and financial donations to their favorite projects.
I can introduce you to a few if you'd like.
1966 = the coolest year in pop culture history!
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ReplyDeleteMy vote is for 1985.
yea i worked there with earl and don-good times!!
ReplyDeleteDon't remember Walkers, but I do remember getting watermelons @ Gene Tunk's in Garden Grove & the sawdust/ wood shavings on the floor.
ReplyDeleteI worked a block away at the building by the 55 Fwy and had lunch at Walker's deli several times a week for many years. It was a major treat. They brought in egg rolls from Chinatown that were the best I've ever eaten...big and fat and full of shrimp and pork and vegetables. And, speaking of vegies, every Thursday they had a vegie casserole with broccoli and Brussel sprouts and sour cream sauce. And, teriyaki chicken breasts. I would love to have those deli recipes. And, the store had all kinds of gourmet foods. A friend used to say that everyone East of the 55 shopped at Walkers. So true. Those were the days.
ReplyDeleteI went with my grandparents to the ribbon cutting ceremony when they put what we thought was an unnecessary traffic light at 17th and Tustin. We always shopped at Walker's.
ReplyDeleteI went with my grandparents to the ribbon cutting ceremony when they put what we thought was an unnecessary traffic light at 17th and Tustin. We always shopped at Walker's.
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