New Braunfels, Texas

During the mid-nineteenth century, Germany joined several other European powers in staking a claim to land in Texas in an effort to curtail America's westward expansion. Sponsored by The Society of Noblemen, thousands of German immigrants left the social unrest ...

Michael Moore Historic Home

This is the childhood home of Next Exit History co-creator, Dr. Patrick Moore. This residence, built in the late 60's, was a typical home of a Los Alamos National Laboratory Nuclear Physicist.

This home was do-it-yourself project of a ...

Jim Spooner Field

This field is named in honor of Coach Jim Spooner, whose legacy at UWF includes 16 winning seasons during his 23-year tenure as the Argo Skipper. More than 20 of his players have signed professional contracts, including seven members of ...

National Historic Landmark - Alcatraz Island

America's most famous 20th century prison, Alcatraz Island's significance predates the opening of the Federal Penitentiary in 1963. Named by Spanish explorers in honor of the large number of Pelican's residing on the rocky island, Alcatraz has stood guard over ...

La Habra's Birthplace

The first post office, officially naming this settlement "La Habra," was granted in 1896 and was established in a corner of Coys Store, located on this site. El Camino Viejo, the old road between the missions, passed this corner, which ...

Wilcox Saloon

1886

"The Great Fire" occurred late at night on Sept. 27, 1886. It is thought to have started from a smouldering cigar igniting the sawdust on the floor of the Wilcox Saloon in this block. The buildings, constructed of pine, ...

Fullerton College

Offering its first courses on September 25, 1913 to 28 students, Fullerton College is the oldest community college in continuous operation in California. All the college classes were held in the Fullerton High School facilities until 1937 when the first ...

Site of Galveston County Poor Farm

The Galveston County Commissioners Court began planning in 1886 to purchase a farm to house and care for the county's indigent citizens. A site was chosen, and by June 1887 the county purchased 213 acres of land on the banks ...

St. Michael's Episcopal Church

Erected 1876

The walls of this House of God are hallowed by the prayers of countless worshippers. For nearly a century the mellow tones of its bell have called the faithful to prayer, announced weddings with joy, and tolled in grief ...

La Habra Pacific Electric Depot

Completed 1909

This structure symbolizes the beginning of a new era of development in the rich La Habra Valley. The La Habra Line was one of the most significant in Southern California progress. Early crops and supplies to the new oil ...