O.C. History Roundup

Information and photos for people interested in the history of Orange County, California.

Tuesday, February 03, 2026

The iconic arches of Huntington Beach

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 Landmark double arches once stood over the intersection of Main St. and Pacific Coast Highway (Ocean Ave) in Huntington Beach. (Photo 1938)...
Friday, December 12, 2025

The Historic Egan Homestead, Laguna Beach

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Egan homestead, South Laguna, circa 1910 Dr. Lee C. Hanson writes, “Tucked away on Valido Road [in South Laguna], there is an old, battered ...
Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Cody Hungerford on history of Westminster schools

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Image of L. P. Webber School, circa 1957, from Cody Hungerford's report, along with an inset of the school's namesake, town founder ...
Saturday, November 08, 2025

Dr. Arthur A. Hansen (1938-2025)

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A great historian, a gifted teacher, a true friend of Orange County history, a powerful voice for civil rights, and a man with a tremendous ...
Friday, October 24, 2025

Happy O.C. History Halloween!

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Excelsior Creamery float in Anaheim Halloween Parade, circa 1950s (Photo courtesy O.C. Archives) While goblins and gremlins aren't real,...
Saturday, October 18, 2025

Count Ostoja Rises from his Grave

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Count Ostoja with skewers through his tongue and palm “1926 – Burial of Polish mystic and chicken mesmerizer Count R. Ostoja, sponsored by S...
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