Sunday, April 26, 2020

Harry Houdini in Santa Ana?

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Harry Houdini in 1907 (Courtesy Library of Congress) Did history's most famous magician, Harry Houdini, nearly lose his life in a s...
Sunday, March 29, 2020

The sinking of the Pilgrim

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The Pilgrim, sinking. Photo taken 3-29-2020 by Eric Plunkett. This morning I awoke to the sad news that the 1945 replica o...
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Tuesday, March 24, 2020

"Dr. Ross' dog food is doggone good!"

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In 1932 the old Los Alamitos sugar plant -- which had been closed since 1926 -- was leased to the Dr. Ross Dog Food Co. Before you ask,.....
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Thursday, March 05, 2020

Willard Intermediate School, Santa Ana

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Frances E. Willard Junior High School, Santa Ana, circa 1940s. In discussing the recent passing of local history buff  Ken Leavens with...
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Friday, January 31, 2020

Yes, I'm still a 12-year-old at heart

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I was doing some property research this morning and stumbled across this in the Aug. 8, 1955  Pomona Progress Bulletin : Jolly Neighbor...

Ken Leavens (1933-2019)

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Ken Leavens at the Old Orange County Courthouse (Photo by author) I’ve just learned of the passing of Ken Leavens on May 12, 2019. It ap...
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Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Shooby dooby down to Ruby's

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Ruby's high school senior yearbook photo, 1940. Ruby Cavanaugh of North Tustin was the inspiration, namesake and mascot for her son’...
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Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Phil Brigandi: Orange County Archivist

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In the wake of Phil Brigandi's death, the Orange County Historical Society presented a tribute to him on  Jan. 9, 2020 , focusing on ...