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However, some reminders of the community lingered for a while. As Armor wrote in 1921, "...The place is surrounded by fine orchards and maintains an excellent packing house, extensive nurseries, a blacksmith shop and other conveniences for a rural community.".
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(Photo above courtesy First American Corp.)
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A 1916 tombstone, found under a porch in Downtown Orange, led to an interesting article in the O.C. Register.
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Unless the California Latino Legislative Caucus finds a way to defeat the will of the people and the Governor, it looks like Orange County will continue to have a fair after all. See this Register article for details. We've had dedicated fairgrounds since the late 1940s and it would be a shame to see that end because of petty politics and the usual Sacramento stupidity.