6/9/2007
6/9/2007
6/9/2007
Landmark information
- Location:
Sand Canyon Ave and Burt Rd, Irvine - Plaque:
Other Plaque - Site:
Existing - Date First Visited:
5/13/1997 - Date Most Recently Visited:
6/9/2007 - GPS Coordinates:
N 33 40.522, W 117 45.476
About this landmark
Plaque text:
Old Town Irvine
The townsite began in 1887 with the arrival of the A T & S F RR. James Irvine II chose this site to be the shipping center for crops grown on the Irvine ranch, due to its high elevation. Original buildings remaining include the bean shed (1895), bulk storage warehouse (1949), blacksmith shop (1912), garage (1929), tenant farmhouse (1897), general store (1912), and hotel (1913). The hotel and store were moved from across Sand Canyon Avenue in 1986.