Orange County
Orange County

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Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780738530543

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The formerly wide-open space southeast of Los Angeles blossomed from cattle ranches into a center of citrus production by the early 20th century. Orange County separated from Los Angeles County in 1889; soon Anaheim and Santa Ana changed from farming communities to major cities while coastal communities grew beyond anyone's imagination. One of the most populous counties in the United States today, Orange County began in the mid-20th century to evolve from its bedroom-community status to become an urban-suburban region with its own identity. This collection of vintage postcards follows the county's diverse development, illustrating such spots as Disneyland and the area's world-renowned beaches, as well as remembering the pastoral origins, industries, unique buildings, and cityscapes that have added dimension to its history.

A Brief History of Orange, California
A Brief History of Orange, California

Author: Phil Brigandi

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2011-09-09

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 1614233942

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Orange, California, a city that started small, but grew big on the promise, sweat and toil of agriculture. Born from the breakup of the old Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana, its early days were filled with horse races, gambling, and fiestas. Citrus was the backbone of the economy for more than half a century, though post-war development eventually replaced the orange groves. Historian, and Orange native, Phil Brigandi traces the roots of the city back to its small town origins: the steam whistle of the Peanut Roaster, the citrus packers tissue-wrapping oranges for transport, Miss Orange leading the May Festival parade, and the students of Orange Union High painting the O and celebrating Dutch-Irish Days. In doing so, he captures what makes Orange distinct.

Old Orange County Courthouse
Old Orange County Courthouse

Author: Phil Brigandi

Publisher: HPN Books

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 1893619117

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An Illustrated history of the Old Orange County Courthouse in Orange County, California with histories of the local companies

America, History and Life
America, History and Life

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Publisher:

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13:

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Provides historical coverage of the United States and Canada from prehistory to the present. Includes information abstracted from over 2,000 journals published worldwide.

Genealogies Cataloged by the Library of Congress Since 1986
Genealogies Cataloged by the Library of Congress Since 1986

Author: Library of Congress

Publisher: Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, Cataloging Distribution Service

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 1368

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The bibliographic holdings of family histories at the Library of Congress. Entries are arranged alphabetically of the works of those involved in Genealogy and also items available through the Library of Congress.