Orange County Business History

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Orange County Water

Orange County Water

The history of water in the OC and the businesses and

bodies of water that provide the residents of OC with

their water needs

The history of water in the OC and the businesses and

bodies of water that provide the residents of OC with

their water needs

Presented By:Leimomi KamiyaPresented By:

Leimomi Kamiya

Sponsored by the Walter Schmid Center for International BusinessSponsored by the Walter Schmid Center for International Business

Walter Schmid1902-1995

Businessman& Entrepreneur

Walter Schmid1902-1995

Businessman& Entrepreneur

A severe drought in the

1860s devastated the OC’s prevailing industry, cattle

ranching

A severe drought in the

1860s devastated the OC’s prevailing industry, cattle

ranching

History

In 1969, court ruling finally

provided guarantee that

Santa Ana River water would flow through OC

In 1969, court ruling finally

provided guarantee that

Santa Ana River water would flow through OC

History

Santa Ana River is the county's

principal watercourse,

flowing through the middle of the

county from Northeast to Southwest

Santa Ana River is the county's

principal watercourse,

flowing through the middle of the

county from Northeast to Southwest

Santa Ana RiverSanta Ana River

The OC’s major tributary to the South and East is the Santiago Creek

The OC’s major tributary to the South and East is the Santiago Creek

Santiago CreekSantiago Creek

Aliso CreekAliso Creek

Aliso Creek is an Orange County Watercourse

Aliso Creek is an Orange County Watercourse

San Juan CreekSan Juan Creek

San Juan Creek is an Orange County Watercourse

San Juan Creek is an Orange County Watercourse

San Gabriel RiverSan Gabriel RiverIn the North, the San

Gabriel River briefly crosses into OC and exits into the Pacific on the Los Angeles-Orange County line

In the North, the San Gabriel River briefly crosses into OC and exits into the Pacific on the Los Angeles-Orange County line

Laguna LakesLaguna Lakes

Laguna Beach is home to the county's only natural lakes, Laguna Lakes

Laguna Beach is home to the county's only natural lakes, Laguna Lakes

Orange County Water District


The OCWD is located at 18700 Ward Street, Fountain Valley, CA

92708

The OCWD is located at 18700 Ward Street, Fountain Valley, CA

92708



The OCWD is a special district

formed in 1933 as an act

by the California

Legislature

The OCWD is a special district

formed in 1933 as an act

by the California

Legislature



OCWD manages large groundwater basin under north and central OC.

OCWD manages large groundwater basin under north and central OC.



OCWD protects the flow of the Santa Ana River into theOC, which is the primary source of

water replenishing the groundwater basin

OCWD protects the flow of the Santa Ana River into theOC, which is the primary source of

water replenishing the groundwater basin



A groundwater basin is a large

natural underground

reservoir that filters water as

it enters a basin & purifies the water

A groundwater basin is a large

natural underground

reservoir that filters water as

it enters a basin & purifies the water



The OCWD provides

water needs for 2.3 million OC residents

The OCWD provides

water needs for 2.3 million OC residents



The OCWD provides water to more than 14 cities in all

of Orange County

The OCWD provides water to more than 14 cities in all

of Orange County



The Yorba Linda Water District uses the groundwater in Orange County

The Yorba Linda Water District uses the groundwater in Orange County



The Serrano Water District uses the groundwater in Orange County

The Serrano Water District uses the groundwater in Orange County



The Southern California Water Company uses

the groundwater in Orange County

The Southern California Water Company uses

the groundwater in Orange County



The Irvine Ranch Water District

uses the groundwater in Orange County

The Irvine Ranch Water District

uses the groundwater in Orange County



The Mesa Consolidated Water District uses the groundwater in Orange

County

The Mesa Consolidated Water District uses the groundwater in Orange

County



The OCWD purchased land located along

Santa Ana River to allow percolation into their deep

amplifiers

The OCWD purchased land located along

Santa Ana River to allow percolation into their deep

amplifiers



The OCWD stores water for

replenishment purposes on land

behind Prado Dam.

The OCWD stores water for

replenishment purposes on land

behind Prado Dam.



OCWD has replenished and maintained the groundwater basin at safe levels while

more than doubling the basin’s annual yield

OCWD has replenished and maintained the groundwater basin at safe levels while

more than doubling the basin’s annual yield

Municipal Water District of Orange County


The MWDOC is located at

18700 Ward Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

The MWDOC is located at

18700 Ward Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708



The MWDOC provides water

that is imported from

Northern California and the Colorado

River

The MWDOC provides water

that is imported from

Northern California and the Colorado

River



MWDOC is a member of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern

California (MET), which supplies imported water to six Southern California

counties

MWDOC is a member of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern

California (MET), which supplies imported water to six Southern California

counties



The MWDOC has a service area of approximately 600 square miles in

Orange County

The MWDOC has a service area of approximately 600 square miles in

Orange County

The Groundwater

Replenishment System

The Groundwater

Replenishment System

The Groundwater replenishment system is a water project that provides northern and

central Orange County with a new supplemental source of safe, high-quality

water

The Groundwater replenishment system is a water project that provides northern and

central Orange County with a new supplemental source of safe, high-quality

water

The Groundwater Replenishment System



takes highly treated sewer water and

purifies it to levels that meet state and

federal drinking water standards - as pure as

bottled water


takes highly treated sewer water and

purifies it to levels that meet state and

federal drinking water standards - as pure as

bottled water


The Groundwater Replenishment SystemA three-step

process that includes reverse

osmosis, microfiltration, ultraviolet light and hydrogen

peroxide advanced oxidation treatment

A three-step process that

includes reverse osmosis,

microfiltration, ultraviolet light and hydrogen

peroxide advanced oxidation treatment



Reverse osmosis uses pressure to force a solution

through a membrane and allows the pure solvent to pass

to the other side

Reverse osmosis uses pressure to force a solution

through a membrane and allows the pure solvent to pass

to the other side

Orange County FloodOrange County Flood

Most of Orange County is located on a flood plain

Most of Orange County is located on a flood plain

Orange County FloodsOrange County Floods

High flood flows caused a steel bridge to collapse on the Santa Ana River on January 19, 1916

High flood flows caused a steel bridge to collapse on the Santa Ana River on January 19, 1916

Orange County Floods


The storm of February 4-7, 1937 resulted in the highest four day

rainfall totals at several stations in the Santa Ana River basin

The storm of February 4-7, 1937 resulted in the highest four day

rainfall totals at several stations in the Santa Ana River basin

Orange County FloodsOrange County FloodsIn1938, a series of

heavy rainstorm caused a storm,

which caused the Santa Ana River to overflow the

Santa Ana Canyon

In1938, a series of heavy rainstorm caused a storm,

which caused the Santa Ana River to overflow the

Santa Ana Canyon



On September 21, 1939, a

tropical rainstorm with heavy

winds struck the

Huntington Beach coast

On September 21, 1939, a

tropical rainstorm with heavy

winds struck the

Huntington Beach coast


In November of 1965, Southern

California experienced the

most significant rainfall flooding

since 1938

In November of 1965, Southern

California experienced the

most significant rainfall flooding

since 1938



In 1968,Wide Canyon Dam was constructed to control flood flows from a large drainage

area prone to producing flash floods

In 1968,Wide Canyon Dam was constructed to control flood flows from a large drainage

area prone to producing flash floods


Orange County FloodsFebruary 24, 1969,

almost 6 inches of rain fell,

overflowing dams and flooding

parks and nearby canyons in Huntington

Beach

February 24, 1969, almost 6 inches

of rain fell, overflowing dams

and flooding parks and nearby

canyons in Huntington

Beach


2 storm periods in 1969

produced the greatest flood peaks in the Santa Ana River at

Riverside in 31 years

2 storm periods in 1969

produced the greatest flood peaks in the Santa Ana River at

Riverside in 31 years

Beaches and HarborsBeaches and Harbors

Aliso Beach Park features sandy beaches, rock promontories,

and scenic coastal foothills

Aliso Beach Park features sandy beaches, rock promontories,

and scenic coastal foothills


Bolsa Chica State Beach is a

popular place for

surf fishing for perch, corbina,

croaker, cabezon and sand

shark

Bolsa Chica State Beach is a

popular place for

surf fishing for perch, corbina,

croaker, cabezon and sand

shark

Beaches and Harbors

Beaches and Harbors

Capistrano Beach during the summer offers free cold drinks, ice cream, candy and other food items


Corona Del Mar

Beach was used in the TV series,

Gilligan’s Island

Corona Del Mar

Beach was used in the TV series,

Gilligan’s Island

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Crystal Cove Beach offers a 1,140 acre underwater park for snorkelers

and scuba divers

Crystal Cove Beach offers a 1,140 acre underwater park for snorkelers

and scuba divers

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At the turn of the 19th century, Dana Point was the only major harbor between San Diego and Santa

Barbara

At the turn of the 19th century, Dana Point was the only major harbor between San Diego and Santa

Barbara

Beaches and Harbors

Beaches and Harbors

Doheny State Beach is the readers' choice as the County's "Best Camping Site",

featuring California camping at its best

Doheny State Beach is the readers' choice as the County's "Best Camping Site",

featuring California camping at its best

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Beaches and Harbors

Beaches and Harbors

Huntington Beach offers Sunset Gondola

Rides, which span six islands in Sunset

Beach and Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach offers Sunset Gondola

Rides, which span six islands in Sunset

Beach and Huntington Beach

Beaches and HarborsBeaches and HarborsLaguna Beach offers whale

and dolphin watch

cruises and is the

location for the MTV

show Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach offers whale

and dolphin watch

cruises and is the

location for the MTV

show Laguna Beach


Newport Beach contains

seven islands and offers a catamaran

boat service to the

Catalina Island

Newport Beach contains

seven islands and offers a catamaran

boat service to the

Catalina Island

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Salt Creek Beach is at the

bottom of a hill and base of a cliff beneath

the five diamond Ritz-

Carlton Laguna Niguel

Salt Creek Beach is at the

bottom of a hill and base of a cliff beneath

the five diamond Ritz-

Carlton Laguna Niguel




Seal Beach is named for the seals that once swam the waters of

this quaint seaside

community

Seal Beach is named for the seals that once swam the waters of

this quaint seaside

community

Beaches and Harbors

Beaches and Harbors

Sunset Beach offers soft sand, beach volleyball nets, ample restrooms and is favored for

windsurfing

Sunset Beach offers soft sand, beach volleyball nets, ample restrooms and is favored for

windsurfing

Special Thanks toSpecial Thanks to

Shauna FarleyThe Waltmar Business FoundationThe Orange County Water District

Chapman University

Shauna FarleyThe Waltmar Business FoundationThe Orange County Water District

Chapman University

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ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS HISTORY SCHMID HISTORY SCHMID

COLLECTIONCOLLECTION

Orange County Business History

Presented by Presented by Kiana BoyceKiana Boyce

Sponsored by the Walter Schmid Center

for International Business Orange County Business History

Walter Schmid 1902-1995

Rancher and Philanthropist


RESTAURANTS THROUGHOUT ORANGE

COUNTY


ANAHEIM


Chris’ & Pitt’sChris’ & Pitt’s

Serving Anaheim for over 10 years, this restaurant is a family favorite for BBQ.


Brea


Gracio’s Family Italian Gracio’s Family Italian RistoranteRistorante

In business for over 11 years, this Italian family restaurant and a casual atmosphere has got something for everyone!


COSTA MESA


Habana CafeHabana Cafe

This Habana style restaurant opened in 1995 and reflects the Cuban influence in Costa Mesa.


Catalina Fish Kitchen Catalina Fish Kitchen

Opened for over 15 years, this place has been serving stellar fish tacos to feed the hungry local surfers in Costa Mesa.


Sutra LoungeSutra Lounge

Opened in 1995, Sutra promises a total body and mind dining and entertainment experience.


La CaveLa Cave

Since opening for business on Valentine's Day, 1962, LaCave has been a treasured Newport/Mesa steakhouse and jazz club.


Corona Del Mar


The BungalowThe Bungalow

Opened in 1990, this charming Craftsman style restaurant is minutes from the heart of Newport Beach’s premier business and shopping center, Fashion island, yet it feels miles apart.


The BungalowThe Bungalow

Rich tones, dark wood, and private booths have made The Bungalow a dining favorite for residents and visitors alike and a landmark for Corona Del Mar.


Five CrownsFive Crowns

In 1965, the Frank and Van de Kamp families, famous for their restaurant innovations of Lawry's The Prime Rib and Tam O'Shanter Inn, undertook the development of yet another enduring legend.


Five CrownsFive Crowns

Inspired by a love for English country inns, Richard N. Frank spearheaded the recreation of England's oldest country inn, Ye Olde Bell (est. 1135 A.D.), and named it Five Crowns.


DANA POINT


Motif Motif

The cuisine of Motif is reminiscent of European style cafés and features an eclectic array of dishes. Motif’s warm, inviting atmosphere overlooks the magnificent Pacific Ocean.


Beach Cities PizzaBeach Cities Pizza

In the heart of Dana Point, this unusual pizzeria has been satisfying health food junkies craving for pizza for over 15 years.


162’ Restaurant162’ Restaurant

Sitting 162 feet above sea level on a dramatic cliff, this 20 year old gourmet restaurant reflects the spectacular ocean views in Dana Point.


Huntington Beach


T.K. BurgersT.K. Burgers

Opened in 1986, started as a small burger shop with a “backyard barbeque” feel now caters to patrons throughout Orange County.


Sugar Shack CaféSugar Shack Café

Since 1967, surfers have been stumbling in for coffee and short stacks before hitting the waves.


Laguna Beach


Las BrisasLas Brisas

Legendary Las Brisas overlooking the Pacific and the Beautiful Laguna Beach coastline has been a Southern California landmark since its inception in 1938 as the Victor Hugo Inn.


Las BrisasLas Brisas

Converted to Las Brisas in 1979, it has become a magnet for visitors from all over the world.


Lake Forest


La Cocina de RicardoLa Cocina de Ricardo

Opened in the mid 1980’s, their outstanding authentic mexican food served in a festive and friendly atmosphere reflects the Hispanic influence in the area.


Newport Beach


Parkers’ LighthouseParkers’ Lighthouse

For several years patrons have been pulling up by land or sea for this historic landmark dates back to the city’s beginning.


Orange


The HobbitThe Hobbit


Opened in 1972, it is one of the last truly elegant dining experiences in Southern California, this singular restaurant serves a sumptuous seven-course meal of contemporary Continental cuisine.

Watson Soda Fountain and Watson Soda Fountain and Lunch CounterLunch Counter

Opened for over 100 years this Orange landmark has had several movies filmed here throughout the years.


Citrus City GrilleCitrus City Grille

Opened in 1996, it was designed with a nod towards Orange County’s agricultural past and a wink to it’s future as a flourishing retail destination.


The Filling StationThe Filling Station

The vintage photos are from 1925 and the gas pumps were used at the station are on display inside the restaurant.



The Filling StationThe Filling Station


The Filling Station restaurant in the historic Baker's Richfield gas station building.


Felix’s CafeFelix’s Cafe

Since the late 1970’s this authentic Cuban restaurant located in the heart of Orange has been serving the Cuban culture of Orange County.


RutabegorzRutabegorz

Back in 1970, four college students opened the doors to a small "hippie joint" which took its name from a spin on the word for the unloved turnip.


Orange County Mining CompanyOrange County Mining Company

The Orange County Mining Co. actually sits upon the old silver mine sites of the canyon.


Orange County Mining CompanyOrange County Mining Company

The relics displayed within the restaurant's interior are genuine artifacts of the mining era.


San Juan Capistrano


Ciao Pasta TrattoriaCiao Pasta Trattoria

Opened in 1995, this restaurant offers an authentic taste of southern Italy while having a view of Mission San Juan Capistrano


The Ramos House CaféThe Ramos House Café

Built in 1881, patrons can dine under the mulberry tree at this historic San Juan Capistrano cottage.


RendezvousRendezvous

Experience the romance of old California in the Roaring 1920's at the historic Capistrano Depot by the Mission.


Key West Fish Market & Key West Fish Market & GrillGrill

Seafood items are delivered fresh every day in order to serve you the highest quality, delicious fish possible in their relaxed, casual atmosphere inspired by the Florida Keys.


http://www.keywestfishmarketandgrill.com/

Santa Ana


BJ’s Restaurant and BreweryBJ’s Restaurant and Brewery

Originated in Santa Ana in 1978, they began their own beer line in 1996



Seal Beach


Taco SurfTaco Surf

In 1988, a father and son opened a restaurant based on the surf and food from Baja Mexico; which is now one of the most famous Mexican food places in the world.


Tustin


Nieuport 17Nieuport 17

This over 25 year old Aviation theme seafood restaurant reflects Orange County’s history in aviation while serving up delicious meals.


Westminster


Riviera Restaurant at the Riviera Restaurant at the FiresideFireside

This is one of the first classical gourmet restaurants of its kind when it opened in South Coast Plaza in 1967.


Sagami-TeiSagami-Tei

This tepan-style Japanese steakhouse and sushi bar has been a favorite among the Asian population in Westminster locals for over 20 years.


Special Thanks To: Special Thanks To:

Shauna FarleyAnd the

Waltmar Foundation


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Orange County Business History Schmid Collection

Orange County Medical Industry

To introduce the medical centers in Orange County and to introduce the research and

development on medical industry in Orange County

Presented by:Phoebe Yuenyi Cheung

Sponsored by:The Walter Schmid Center for International Business

Walter SchmidWalter Schmid 1902-1995 1902-1995 Farmer, Businessman, Farmer, Businessman,

Real Estate Entrepreneur Real Estate Entrepreneur

and Philanthropistand Philanthropist

Biomedical Industry

"The Orange County is characterized by robust activity in the

research and development of new medical devices, instruments and

diagnostics." - California Healthcare Institute President David Gollaher,

Ph.D.

Biomedical Industry

337 biomedical companies in Orange County are

developing and manufacturing therapeutics

and diagnostics medical devices.

Biomedical Industry

Preparing laboratory instruments and

equipment, supplying laboratory services, and

distributing medical products.

Healthcare Technology Careers

32,284 people are directly employed in healthcare

technology careers.

Healthcare Technology Careers

3,827 people are engaged in biomedical R&D at UC-Irvine.

Exciting Innovations in Healthcare Technology

Beckman Coulter, based in Fullerton, introduced the Synchron LX20 clinical system for high volume

hospital lab testing.


Medtronic Heart Valves in Irvine gained FDA

approval for their Freestyle Aortic Root

Bioprosthesis, a stentless tissue valve.


Edwards Lifesciences and CoreValve from Irvine have developed techniques for implanting aortic valves without major surgery.


UCI School of Medicine developed a new anti-wrinkle laser

– Fraxel.


Allergan of Irvine developed the technology

of Botox.


Alsius Corp. of Irvine introduced a new

system for regulating the body temperature of critically ill patients

by catheter.


Thermage of Hayward introduced a new

method for combating cellulite, using specially

designed detachable tips.


Eyeonics of Aliso Viejo has the latest advances

in lens-replacement technology – Crystalens.


Crystalens, used to replace cataract-clouded lenses, can focus like a natural lens, changing shape in response to eye-muscle movement.


SenoRx of Aliso Viejo launched its Contura

MLB system for catheter-delivered

breast-cancer radiation, reducing treatment time.

Research and Development

Beckman Coulter Inc. is developing a new type of blood test with the HIV virus to help 20 million

people in Africa.


Spectrum Pharmaceuticals of

Irvine is developing a bladder-cancer drug

called EOquin.


Avanir Pharmaceuticals of Aliso Viejo has started

testing its drug Zenvia as a treatment for involuntary

emotional expression disorder.


Meyer Pharmaceuticals from Irvine is developing a patented segment of DNA

that blocks the body’s inflammation response.

Anaheim Memorial Medical Center

Founded in 1958


1111 W. La Palma Ave. Anaheim, CA 92801


One of Orange County's leading

cardiac centers and offers the Innova 2000

cardiac imaging system.


Provides community outreach services along with health

education and wellness programs.

Chapman Medical Center

Founded in 1969 and is a 114-bed acute care facility.


2601 East Chapman Ave.Orange, CA 92869


“The Science of Medicine.

The Art of Caring.”

Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)

Founded in 1964 and includes a state-of-

the-art 232 bed main hospital facility.


455 S. Main St.Orange, CA 92868


The first hospital devoted exclusively to caring for children of Orange County.


CHOC and CHOC at Mission combined rank

as the 16th busiest children’s hospital in the

country.


It prides itself as having one of the busiest pediatrics

residency programs in the region.

Mission Hospital

A member of the St. Joseph Health System, sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange.

Mission Hospital

A 340-bed acute care, houses the region’s designated trauma center, one of only three in the county.

Mission Hospital

27700 Medical Center Rd. Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Coastal Communities Hospital

Opened its doors to the community in 1973 and is a 178-bed acute care hospital.

Coastal Communities Hospital

2701 S Bristol StSanta Ana, CA 92704

University of California, Irvine Medical Center

Founded in 1965.


101 The City Drive South

Orange, CA 92868


It is the principal teaching and clinical research facility in Orange County.


Named by U.S. News and World Report as one of the nation’s top 50 hospitals for

gynecology, cancer, digestive disorders and urology.


First to receive Magnet Designation for nursing excellence.

Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center

A 240 bed community hospital in California that is part of the four

Memorial Care medical centers.


9920 Talbert Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708


Received awards such as CEP’s Emergency

Department of the Year for 2000.


Recognized as “Best in State” by Parkside Surveys in 1999 for physician care and waiting times.


Awarded “Best Place to Work” of the “Best of Orange County” by

OC Register.

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital

Established in 1972 and it is now an 141 bed acute

care facility.


7901 Walker Street La Palma,

CA 90623


Became an affiliate of Prime Healthcare

Services, Inc. (PHS) since January, 2006, a hospital management company located in Victorville.

Resources

OC Register Wikipedia.com Google.com AllBusiness.com CHOC.org

Mission4health.com Memorialcare.org Healthcare.uci.edu Lapalmaintercommu

nityhospital.com

Special Thanks To:

Waltmar Foundation, Director of Waltmar Foundation Dr.

Shauna Farley

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ORANGE COUNTYBUSINESS HISTORY

FILMING LOCATIONS IN ORANGE COUNTY

Presented By:

MARTA ZABARYLASponsored by:

THE WALTER SCHMID CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Walter Schmid

Farmer

Businessman

Real Estate Entrepreneur

Philanthropist

1905-1995

The Flying Torpedo (1915)

The Old Santa Ana Courthouse provided the set for the 1915 silent film The Flying Torpedo, supervised by D.W. Griffith.

Bond of Blood (1916)

The streets of Los Alamitos resemble a typical western movie set and were used in the filming of the 1916 movie Bond of Blood.

Hell’s Angels (1930)

The 1930 Howard Hughes film Hell’s Angels used Fullerton Municipal Airport Base for the filming of several aerial sequences.

Captain Blood (1935)

Three Arch Bay in Laguna Beach was used in the filming of the 1935 Warner Bros. movie Captain Blood.

Give us the Night (1936)

Gladys Swarthout and Jan Kiepura starred in the 1936 Paramount Pictures film Give Us This Night, filmed against the cliffs of Shell Cove

in Three Arch Bay.

Topper (1937)

Scenes from the 1937 movie Topper starring Cary Grant were filmed at the Irvine Regional Park.

Fallen Angel (1945)

The 1945 film Fallen Angel starring Dana Andrews and Alice Fay was filmed at both Watson’s diner in Orange and at a residential

location at 409 N Shaffer.

A Star is Born (1954)

Scenes from the 1954 movie A Star is Born starring Judy Garland were filmed at Laguna Beach.

Conquest of Planet of the Apes (1972)

The University of California Irvine campus was used for several scenes of the 1972 movie Conquest of Planet of the Apes, including the large protest and

demonstration scenes and a scene where the apes storm the University Administration building to overthrow their human rulers.

Studs Lonigan (1978)

Scenes from the 1978 TV mini-series Studs Lonigan were filmed inside courtroom of the Santa Ana Courthouse.

Poltergeist (1982)

Steve Freeling goes to visit Marsh Lesh, the person who exorcises the spirits from the home in the 1982 movie Poterteist, he is actually walking up the stairs of the

University of California Irvine Main Library.

Monster in the Closet (1983)

The Orange Plaza was used during the filming of the 1982 movie Monster in the Closet.

Dreamscape (1984)

Dennis Quaid’s character is chased through a stable area at the Los Alamitos Race Track, which is actually just a few

miles west of Disneyland at 4961 Katella Ave. in Cypress, in the 1984 sci-fi thriller Dreamscape.

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Beaches (1988)

The Balboa Fun Zone was used in the filming of the 1988 movie Beaches starring Bette Midler.

Rain Man (1988)

Tom Cruise says goodbye to Dustin Hoffman at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center located at 1000 E. Santa Ana Blvd.

in the final scene of the 1988 movie the Rain Man.

Gleaming the Cube (1989)

Scenes from the 1989 movie Gleaming the Cube were filmed at Woodbridge High School in Irvine.

Ghost Writer (1989)

Scenes from the 1989 movie Ghost Writer were filmed at the old Movieland Wax Museum in Buena Park.

Kindergarten Cop (1990)

The beginning of the 1990 movie Kindergarten Cop, starring Arnold Schwarzenneger, was filmed at the

Main Place Mall in Santa Ana.

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Angels in the Outfield (1994)

The exterior shots Disney’s 1994 movie Angels in the Outfield were filmed at Angels Stadium, located at 2000 State College Blvd. in Anaheim.

D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994)

Scenes from the Walt Disney Pictures movie D2: The Mighty Ducks were filmed at the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim located at 2695 E. Katella Ave, which has been renamed

and is now the Honda Center.

Time Cop (1994)

The Main Place Mall in Santa Ana was used as the setting in the 1994 sci-fi thriller, Time Cop, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, where he follows his wife up an

escalator while the two flirt as if they didn't know each other.

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Crimson Tide (1995)

Scenes from the 1995 movie Crimson Tide starring Gene Hackman, Denzel Washington and Viggo Mortenson were filmed in front of

Chapman University’s Memorial Hall, located at 333 North Glassell Street in Orange.

That Thing You Do (1996)

The Wells Fargo Bank on East Chapman Ave. was transformed into the Erie Public Library in the 1996 Tom Hanks movie That Thing You Do.


Various buildings in the Orange Circle were transformed into Erie, Pennsylvania locations for That Thing You Do.


One of the main locations in the feature film That Thing You Do was a store on the

100 North Block of Glassell Street in Orange that was built and transformed

into Patterson’s Appliances.


Watson’s Drug Store was used as a location in the filming of Tom Hank’s 1996 feature film That Thing You Do.

Jerry Maguire (1996)

The airport scenes in the 1996 movie Jerry Maguire starring Tom Cruise and

Renée Zellweger were filmed at the Santa Ana John Wayne

Airport in Orange County.

Snapple Commercial (1996)

A couple of shops on the 100 block of South Glassell Street in Orange were transformed into Republican Headquarters for the 1996 filming of a Snapple

Commercial.

The Cable Guy (1996)

Cable TV installer Jim Carey takes customer Matthew Broderick to dinner at the Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament in Buena

Park in the 1996 comedy The Cable Guy.

Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion (1997)

In this scene of Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion, guests walk into a hotel, which was actually shot at the Newport Beach Library, located at 1000

Avocado Ave. in Newport Beach.

Oscar Meyer Weiner Commercial (1998)

The Oscar Meyer Weinermobile was present in the Orange Circle during the

filming of this 1998 commercial.

Small Soldiers (1998)

The 1998 movie Small Soldiers, starring Kirsten

Dunst, Phil Hartman, Denis Leary, Jay Mohr, Gregory Smith, and the

voice of Tommy Lee Jones was filmed at various locations in Orange,

including Sir Wicket and Radio Shack in the

Orange Plaza.

Rocky and Bullwinkle (2000)

The above scene from Rocky and Bullwinkle was filmed at the old Santa Ana Courthouse located at 211 W. Santa Ana Blvd. in Santa

Ana.

Rocky and Bullwinkle walk down a sidewalk near Memorial Hall at Chapman University in this seen of the movie.

Rocky and Bullwinkle (2000)

Big Momma’s House (2000)

Cranes beautify the parkway in front of the Buchanan house, the set for the feature film Big Momma's House , located at 192 North Shaffer Street in

Orange.


Film crews work on the set of the 2000 movie Big Momma’s House in Orange.


After a long construction and beautification process, the main house located at 192 N. Shaffer St. (on the corner of N. Shaffer and E. Maple) used for this movie was finally finished and ready

for filming.

Oceans Eleven (2001)

The scenes in Ocean Eleven where Danny Ocean and his team steal a "pinch" to create an electromagnetic pulse were filmed at the Gillespie

Neuroscience Research Facility on the UC Irvine campus.

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Legally Blonde (2001)

The old Santa Ana Courthouse located at 211 W. Santa Ana Blvd. in Santa Ana was used for the courtroom scenes in the 2001 Legally Blonde movie starring Reese

Witherspoon.

The Fast and the Furious (2001)

In The Fast and the Furious, The Asian motorcycle gang scenes were shot in Little Saigon (named after the area’s large Vietnamese population) in Westminster.

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In The Fast and the Furious, the scenes set in a temple-like area with many white marble statues were filmed at the Vietnamese Cultural Court, located behind the

99 Ranch Market, at 9221 Bolsa Avenue, in Westminster - across the street from the Asian Garden mall.

The Fast and the Furious (2001)

Pearl Harbor (2001)

The historic blimp hangers located in Tustin are among the largest wooden structures in the world and can be seen in a training scene

with Alec Baldwin in the 2001 movie Pearl Harbor.

The Man Who Wasn’t There (2000)

The Orange Circle was transformed to look like 1949 Pasadena, complete with automobiles and extras in appropriate 1940’s clothing, during the filming of

the 2000 movie The Man Who Wasn’t There.

Catch Me If You Can (2002)

The Old Santa Ana Courthouse was used for scenes of the 2002 movie Catch Me If You Can starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom

Hanks.

Clockstoppers (2002)

The 2002 Nickelodeon movie Clockstoppers was filmed at various

locations throughout the city of Orange including: The Orange Plaza, Hot Skates at 117 East Chapman Avenue, the 100-

500 blocks of West Chapman Avenue and South Glassell Street Alley.

S.W.A.T. (2003)

The scenes where 'Jim Street' (Colin Farrell) is exercising on the beach were filmed along the Huntington Beach-Sunset Beach coastal area, located south

of Long Beach and north of Newport Beach.

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The OC (2003)

In season one of The OC, Oliver brings the gang to Palm Springs, but in reality, the golf course they go to is the Seacliff Country Club, located at 6501 Palm Ave in Huntington

Beach.

American Wedding (2003)

The Radio Shack located at 101 S. Glassell Street in the Orange Circle was transformed to resemble a flower shop in the 2003 movie

American Wedding.

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Surviving Christmas (2003)

Man-made snow and people dressed for a mid-western winter were brought it during the filming of the 2003 movie Surviving Christmas in

the Orange Circle.

Ben Affleck and Christina Applegate starred in Surviving Christmas,

which was filmed at various different locations throughout the

Orange Plaza and Circle.

Surviving Christmas (2003)

Anger Management (2003)

The ESPN zone at Downtown Disney in Anaheim was used for filming a scene in the 2003 movie Anger Management starring Adam Sandler.

First Daughter (2004)

At the beginning of the movie, the First Family drives into the college town (what is supposed to be the University of Redmond), but this is actually on

W. Chapman Ave in Old Town Orange.


Katie Holmes and her love interest in First Daughter are eating at Zito’s Pizza in the Orange Circle in this scene from the 2004 movie First Daughter.

The Son Light Christian Center located at 172 N. Glassell Street was transformed into the Redmond University movie theatre in

the 2004 movie First Daughter.


Cellular (2004)

Both interior and exterior scenes in 2004’s Cellular were filmed at the Anaheim Convention Center located at 800 W. Katella Avenue in Anaheim which was converted to

look like an airport for the movie.

Accepted (2006)

The above scenes from the 2006 movie Accepted were filmed in front of Memorial Hall at Chapman University in Orange.

Borat (2006)

The final scenes of Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan in which Borat comes face to face with Pamela Anderson at a book signing were filmed at the Virgin Megastore at the Block of Orange.

Knocked Up (2007)

The 2007 movie Knocked Up opens with Ben and his friends at an amusement park and the above picture shows them on the Silver bullet at Knott’s Berry Farm, located

at 8039 Beach Blvd. in Buena Park.

The Hills (2007)

Lauren Conrad meets up with Jason Wahler at the Chapman Coffee Shop located on Glassell during episode 306 of The Hills.

The Apprentice (2007)

The contestants embark on a challenge at the Main Place Mall in Santa Ana during episode 6 of season 6 of The Apprentice.

The Real Housewives of Orange County (2007)

Most of the show is filmed in the city of Coto de Caza and elsewhere throughout Orange County and the housewives dine at Beachfire in

Ladera Ranch in the scene pictured above.

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SPECIAL THANKS TO:

SHAUNA FARLEY

Orange County Business HistoryOrange County Business HistorySchmid CollectionSchmid Collection

Orange County Business HistoryOrange County Business HistorySchmid CollectionSchmid Collection

History of Land DevelopmentHistory of Land DevelopmentOrange County, CAOrange County, CA

History of Land DevelopmentHistory of Land DevelopmentOrange County, CAOrange County, CA

Written and Prepared by:Nathan Robbins

Written and Prepared by:Nathan Robbins

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Presented by:Presented by:

Walter SchmidWalter SchmidWalter SchmidWalter Schmid

1902 - 1995Rancher and Philanthropist

1902 - 1995Rancher and Philanthropist

Land DevelopmentLand DevelopmentLand DevelopmentLand Development

The improvement of land to make it more useful

-Can include housing, businesses, resorts, open space, and more

The improvement of land to make it more useful

-Can include housing, businesses, resorts, open space, and more

History of Orange CountyHistory of Orange CountyHistory of Orange CountyHistory of Orange County

Native AmericansNative AmericansNative AmericansNative Americans

For hundreds of years, the Shoshone Indians dwelled along the coast and in the lower canyons

For hundreds of years, the Shoshone Indians dwelled along the coast and in the lower canyons

Spanish ExpeditionSpanish ExpeditionSpanish ExpeditionSpanish Expedition

In 1769, Gaspar de Portola was appointed governor of lower California and began expeditions in the area

In 1769, Gaspar de Portola was appointed governor of lower California and began expeditions in the area

Spanish ExpeditionSpanish ExpeditionSpanish ExpeditionSpanish Expedition

In 1776, Father Serra dedicated the Mission of San Juan Capistrano, the county’s first permanent settlement

In 1776, Father Serra dedicated the Mission of San Juan Capistrano, the county’s first permanent settlement

RanchingRanchingRanchingRanching

The first ranch, Santiago de Santa Ana, was established in 1801

The first ranch, Santiago de Santa Ana, was established in 1801

Cattle RanchingCattle RanchingCattle RanchingCattle Ranching

Cattle Ranching was established in 1834, with over 100,000 acres being set aside

Cattle Ranching was established in 1834, with over 100,000 acres being set aside

RailroadRailroadRailroadRailroad

The first rail system from LA to Orange County began in 1904 to Santa Ana

The first rail system from LA to Orange County began in 1904 to Santa Ana

AgricultureAgricultureAgricultureAgriculture

In 1900, the county had over 150,000 orange trees, giving way to it’s name

In 1900, the county had over 150,000 orange trees, giving way to it’s name

HousingHousingHousingHousing

Historic OrangeHistoric OrangeHistoric OrangeHistoric Orange

This one-square mile area has over 1,400 structures built between 1940

This one-square mile area has over 1,400 structures built between 1940

Planned CommunitiesPlanned CommunitiesPlanned CommunitiesPlanned CommunitiesOrange County is home to many of the country’s top master planned communities Orange County is home to many of the country’s top master planned communities

Ladera RanchLadera RanchLadera RanchLadera Ranch

A unique, modern development of villages built on the Rancho Mission Viejo ranch property

A unique, modern development of villages built on the Rancho Mission Viejo ranch property

Coto de CazaCoto de CazaCoto de CazaCoto de Caza

One of the original master planned luxury communities, dating back to 1970

One of the original master planned luxury communities, dating back to 1970

Dove CanyonDove CanyonDove CanyonDove Canyon

A small gated golf course community of 1,200 homes near Rancho Santa Margarita

A small gated golf course community of 1,200 homes near Rancho Santa Margarita

Mission ViejoMission ViejoMission ViejoMission Viejo

A master planned city which began construction in 1965 on the Rancho Mission Viejo Ranch

A master planned city which began construction in 1965 on the Rancho Mission Viejo Ranch

Lake ForestLake ForestLake ForestLake Forest

An environmentally friendly master planned city that was incorporated in 1991

An environmentally friendly master planned city that was incorporated in 1991

Newport CoastNewport CoastNewport CoastNewport Coast

Developed in the 1980s, a prestigious community with panoramic views along the coast

Developed in the 1980s, a prestigious community with panoramic views along the coast

Rancho Santa MargaritaRancho Santa MargaritaRancho Santa MargaritaRancho Santa Margarita

Designed in the 1980s to be an urban village, the small town became incorporated in 2000

Designed in the 1980s to be an urban village, the small town became incorporated in 2000

The Irvine RanchThe Irvine RanchThe Irvine RanchThe Irvine Ranch

A master planned area making up over 1/5 of Orange County

A master planned area making up over 1/5 of Orange County

Crystal CoveCrystal CoveCrystal CoveCrystal Cove

A small community of nearly 800 homes along the coast in the Irvine Ranch

A small community of nearly 800 homes along the coast in the Irvine Ranch

Shady CanyonShady CanyonShady CanyonShady Canyon

A environmentally friendly development in Irvine encompassing over 16,000 acres

A environmentally friendly development in Irvine encompassing over 16,000 acres

Quail HillQuail HillQuail HillQuail Hill

An Irvine village with 1,400 homes surrounded by 700 acres of open space

An Irvine village with 1,400 homes surrounded by 700 acres of open space

WoodburyWoodburyWoodburyWoodbury

A large development built as small neighborhoods with many parks to promote community

A large development built as small neighborhoods with many parks to promote community

High Rise LivingHigh Rise LivingHigh Rise LivingHigh Rise LivingThe newest trend in housing has been moving up The newest trend in housing has been moving up

The Plaza IrvineThe Plaza IrvineThe Plaza IrvineThe Plaza Irvine

Located in the heart of Irvine, these 3 towers will house over 300 luxury residences

Located in the heart of Irvine, these 3 towers will house over 300 luxury residences

Skyline at MacArthurSkyline at MacArthurSkyline at MacArthurSkyline at MacArthur

At 25 stories each, these towers are the tallest residential buildings in the county

At 25 stories each, these towers are the tallest residential buildings in the county

Platinum TrianglePlatinum TrianglePlatinum TrianglePlatinum Triangle

Mixed-use development in Anaheim that will provide an urban environment for people to work, live, and play

Mixed-use development in Anaheim that will provide an urban environment for people to work, live, and play

Central Park WestCentral Park WestCentral Park WestCentral Park West

The first urban master-planned community in Orange County, made up of lofts, towers, and flats

The first urban master-planned community in Orange County, made up of lofts, towers, and flats

ParksParksParksParksThousands of acres have been site aside to preserve the environment and provide a retreatThousands of acres have been site aside to preserve the environment and provide a retreat

The OC Great The OC Great ParkParkThe OC Great The OC Great ParkPark

The 1,347 acre park located on the former El Toro Air Base is a government and developer collaborative project

The 1,347 acre park located on the former El Toro Air Base is a government and developer collaborative project

Irvine Regional ParkIrvine Regional ParkIrvine Regional ParkIrvine Regional Park

Located in the rolling hills along the Santiago Creek, built on a former ranch

Located in the rolling hills along the Santiago Creek, built on a former ranch

Cleveland National ForestCleveland National ForestCleveland National ForestCleveland National Forest

460,000 acres located across three counties and maintained by the US Forest Service

460,000 acres located across three counties and maintained by the US Forest Service

Huntington Beach HarborHuntington Beach HarborHuntington Beach HarborHuntington Beach Harbor

Home to marine life and birds, in addition to over 3,000 boats, this harbor is a popular site for waterfront homes

Home to marine life and birds, in addition to over 3,000 boats, this harbor is a popular site for waterfront homes

Newport Back BayNewport Back BayNewport Back BayNewport Back Bay

A rare estuary that is home to over 200 species of birds on 547 acres

A rare estuary that is home to over 200 species of birds on 547 acres

Business CentersBusiness CentersBusiness CentersBusiness CentersOrange County is the home to many of Southern California’s largest companiesOrange County is the home to many of Southern California’s largest companies

Irvine Business ComplexIrvine Business ComplexIrvine Business ComplexIrvine Business Complex

Home to over 4,500 companies, 110,000 employees, and 48 million sq.ft. of office space

Home to over 4,500 companies, 110,000 employees, and 48 million sq.ft. of office space

Aliso Viejo Business CenterAliso Viejo Business CenterAliso Viejo Business CenterAliso Viejo Business Center

Becoming a popular for businesses because of its convenient highway access and lack of congestion

Becoming a popular for businesses because of its convenient highway access and lack of congestion

Newport CenterNewport CenterNewport CenterNewport Center

A 600-acre site with 24 office buildings, conveniently located near premier entertainment

A 600-acre site with 24 office buildings, conveniently located near premier entertainment

Golf CoursesGolf CoursesGolf CoursesGolf Courses

With over 35 golf courses, Orange County is home to some of the best golf in the countryWith over 35 golf courses, Orange County is home to some of the best golf in the country

Tustin Ranch Golf ClubTustin Ranch Golf ClubTustin Ranch Golf ClubTustin Ranch Golf Club

The centerpiece golf course in the Tustin Ranch development

The centerpiece golf course in the Tustin Ranch development

Strawberry FarmsStrawberry FarmsStrawberry FarmsStrawberry Farms

Located in the canyon of Irvine, this premier golf course opened in 1997 by private investors

Located in the canyon of Irvine, this premier golf course opened in 1997 by private investors

Pelican HillPelican HillPelican HillPelican Hill

Two courses owned by the Irvine Company, opened in 1991 and 1993, were reopened in 2007 after a two year renovation

Two courses owned by the Irvine Company, opened in 1991 and 1993, were reopened in 2007 after a two year renovation

Shady CanyonShady CanyonShady CanyonShady Canyon

Opened in 2002 by the Irvine Company, this private equity club is the center of the community

Opened in 2002 by the Irvine Company, this private equity club is the center of the community

Tijeras CreekTijeras CreekTijeras CreekTijeras Creek

Designed by Ted Robinson, located in Santa Margarita and recently renovated

Designed by Ted Robinson, located in Santa Margarita and recently renovated

John Wayne AirportJohn Wayne AirportJohn Wayne AirportJohn Wayne Airport

With the original terminal dating back to 1967, it transports nearlyten millionpassengers per year

With the original terminal dating back to 1967, it transports nearlyten millionpassengers per year

El Toro Air BaseEl Toro Air BaseEl Toro Air BaseEl Toro Air Base

Opened in 1943, this 4,700 acre site has served the country as the main West Coast Marino Corp Air Station until 1999

Opened in 1943, this 4,700 acre site has served the country as the main West Coast Marino Corp Air Station until 1999

Fullerton AirportFullerton AirportFullerton AirportFullerton Airport

Opened in 1927, this one-runway municipal airport handles on average over 90,000 flights per year

Opened in 1927, this one-runway municipal airport handles on average over 90,000 flights per year

DisneylandDisneylandDisneylandDisneyland

Opening in 1955, the “Magic Kingdom” has become a recognizable symbol to the world, hosting over 500 million visitors since opening

Opening in 1955, the “Magic Kingdom” has become a recognizable symbol to the world, hosting over 500 million visitors since opening

Knott’s Berry FarmKnott’s Berry FarmKnott’s Berry FarmKnott’s Berry Farm

Dating back to the 1920s, Knott’s Berry Farm was America’s first theme park

Dating back to the 1920s, Knott’s Berry Farm was America’s first theme park

Honda CenterHonda CenterHonda CenterHonda Center

Opened in 1993 and formerly known as the Arrowhead Pond, the arena is owned by the city of Anaheim

Opened in 1993 and formerly known as the Arrowhead Pond, the arena is owned by the city of Anaheim

Angel StadiumAngel StadiumAngel StadiumAngel Stadium

Since 1966, has served both football and baseball, reopening after a renovation in 1998 with 45,000 seats

Since 1966, has served both football and baseball, reopening after a renovation in 1998 with 45,000 seats

Anaheim Convention CenterAnaheim Convention CenterAnaheim Convention CenterAnaheim Convention Center

Since 1967, the center has undergone three major renovations making it the largest exhibit facility on West Coast

Since 1967, the center has undergone three major renovations making it the largest exhibit facility on West Coast

Verizon Wireless AmphitheaterVerizon Wireless AmphitheaterVerizon Wireless AmphitheaterVerizon Wireless Amphitheater

This 15,000 seat venue is a popular location for concerts and is Orange County’s largest amphitheater

This 15,000 seat venue is a popular location for concerts and is Orange County’s largest amphitheater

Orange County FairgroundOrange County FairgroundOrange County FairgroundOrange County Fairground

The fairgrounds have been hosting a fair since 1890, now hosting nearly one million visitors per year

The fairgrounds have been hosting a fair since 1890, now hosting nearly one million visitors per year

South Coast PlazaSouth Coast PlazaSouth Coast PlazaSouth Coast Plaza

Opened in 1967 by Henry Segerstrom and one of the few malls in America still privately owned, it hosts over 12 million annual visitors

Opened in 1967 by Henry Segerstrom and one of the few malls in America still privately owned, it hosts over 12 million annual visitors

The Block of OrangeThe Block of OrangeThe Block of OrangeThe Block of Orange

Opened in 1998 on the site of the former City Shopping Center, it draws 12 million visitors annually

Opened in 1998 on the site of the former City Shopping Center, it draws 12 million visitors annually

Irvine SpectrumIrvine SpectrumIrvine SpectrumIrvine Spectrum

Opening in 1995 featuring a movie theatre, retail space, and entertainment with over 11 million visitors per year

Opening in 1995 featuring a movie theatre, retail space, and entertainment with over 11 million visitors per year

Fashion IslandFashion IslandFashion IslandFashion Island

The premier open air shopping center in Orange County and the centerpiece of the Newport Center with over 200 stores, it first opened in 1967

The premier open air shopping center in Orange County and the centerpiece of the Newport Center with over 200 stores, it first opened in 1967

The Market PlaceThe Market PlaceThe Market PlaceThe Market Place

One of the busiest retail centers in the area and home to over 120 stores on the border of Irvine and Tustin

One of the busiest retail centers in the area and home to over 120 stores on the border of Irvine and Tustin

Mission San Juan CapistranoMission San Juan CapistranoMission San Juan CapistranoMission San Juan Capistrano

Opened in 1776, it is home to the oldest building in use, and every summer it is host to the “return of the swallows” who migrate to the mission every year

Opened in 1776, it is home to the oldest building in use, and every summer it is host to the “return of the swallows” who migrate to the mission every year

Crystal CathedralCrystal CathedralCrystal CathedralCrystal CathedralOpened in Garden Grove in 1980, is home to more than 10,000 worshipers and is a nationally recognized symbol

Opened in Garden Grove in 1980, is home to more than 10,000 worshipers and is a nationally recognized symbol

Saddleback ChurchSaddleback ChurchSaddleback ChurchSaddleback Church

One of the largest churches in the country, Saddleback sits on 120 acres and is home to over 20,000 people

One of the largest churches in the country, Saddleback sits on 120 acres and is home to over 20,000 people

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) Templeday Saints (Mormon) Temple

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) Templeday Saints (Mormon) Temple

Opened in 2005 and demonstrated cooperation between civic and church leaders with residents

Opened in 2005 and demonstrated cooperation between civic and church leaders with residents

Chapman UniversityChapman UniversityChapman UniversityChapman University

Founded in 1861, one of the premier liberal arts universities in Southern California with over 5,000 students

Founded in 1861, one of the premier liberal arts universities in Southern California with over 5,000 students

Soka UniversitySoka UniversitySoka UniversitySoka University

A small private university in Aliso Viejo based on Buddhist principles, opened in 2001

A small private university in Aliso Viejo based on Buddhist principles, opened in 2001

University of California - IrvineUniversity of California - IrvineUniversity of California - IrvineUniversity of California - Irvine

Founded in 1965, it is home to over 25,000 students and is 2nd largest employer in Orange County

Founded in 1965, it is home to over 25,000 students and is 2nd largest employer in Orange County

Cal State FullertonCal State FullertonCal State FullertonCal State Fullerton

Over 35,000 students are enrolled at this 236-acre campus

Over 35,000 students are enrolled at this 236-acre campus

Community CollegesCommunity CollegesCommunity CollegesCommunity Colleges

Orange County is home to four community colleges, serving thousands of local students

Orange County is home to four community colleges, serving thousands of local students

Community CollegesCommunity CollegesCommunity CollegesCommunity Colleges

Coast Community CollegesFullerton CollegeIrvine Valley CollegeRancho Santiago CollegeSaddleback College

Coast Community CollegesFullerton CollegeIrvine Valley CollegeRancho Santiago CollegeSaddleback College

The Toll RoadsThe Toll RoadsThe Toll RoadsThe Toll Roads

61-mile toll road project first opened in 1993, with the final 15 miles still in development

61-mile toll road project first opened in 1993, with the final 15 miles still in development

Pacific Coast HighwayPacific Coast HighwayPacific Coast HighwayPacific Coast Highway

Highway 1 runs over 500 miles along the coast of California from Orange County past San Francisco

Highway 1 runs over 500 miles along the coast of California from Orange County past San Francisco

OC FreewaysOC FreewaysOC FreewaysOC Freeways

Three interstates and 13 highways make up the freeway system to connect the very busy county

Three interstates and 13 highways make up the freeway system to connect the very busy county

The Orange CrushThe Orange CrushThe Orange CrushThe Orange Crush

The intersection of the 5, 22, and 57 freeways is the most complex road interchange in the world

The intersection of the 5, 22, and 57 freeways is the most complex road interchange in the world

RedevelopmentRedevelopmentRedevelopmentRedevelopment

Across Orange County, cities are redeveloping aging areas and projectsAcross Orange County, cities are redeveloping aging areas and projects

OrangeOrangeOrangeOrange

The city is currently looking at 3 different project areas totaling over 3,500 acres

The city is currently looking at 3 different project areas totaling over 3,500 acres

BreaBreaBreaBrea

Brea has several projects underway, with its downtown revitalization a priority

Brea has several projects underway, with its downtown revitalization a priority

AnaheimAnaheimAnaheimAnaheim

Currently redeveloping eight project areas covering thousands of acres

Currently redeveloping eight project areas covering thousands of acres

Flood ControlFlood ControlFlood ControlFlood Control

The Santa Ana River runs over 75 miles, terminating in the Pacific Ocean

The Santa Ana River runs over 75 miles, terminating in the Pacific Ocean

St. Joseph HospitalSt. Joseph HospitalSt. Joseph HospitalSt. Joseph Hospital

Located in Orange, this hospital has been setting medical milestones since 1929

Located in Orange, this hospital has been setting medical milestones since 1929

Hoag HospitalHoag HospitalHoag HospitalHoag Hospital

Located in Newport Beach, this rapidly expanding hospital is one of the country’s finest

Located in Newport Beach, this rapidly expanding hospital is one of the country’s finest

CHOC HospitalCHOC HospitalCHOC HospitalCHOC Hospital

Since opening in 1964, CHOC is the 15th busiest children’s hospital in the country

Since opening in 1964, CHOC is the 15th busiest children’s hospital in the country

Green ConstructionGreen ConstructionGreen ConstructionGreen Construction

An emerging trend among Orange County developers is building with environmentally friendly technologies

An emerging trend among Orange County developers is building with environmentally friendly technologies

Connection to 91Connection to 91Connection to 91Connection to 91

Plans are being implemented to add new lanes and connectors within the next 15 years to ease congestion

Plans are being implemented to add new lanes and connectors within the next 15 years to ease congestion

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Special Thanks to:Special Thanks to:Special Thanks to:Special Thanks to:

Shauna FarleyKorey WardP.K. Shukla

Dr. Lynne DotiCraig Williams

Steve Morgan, South Coast Plaza

Shauna FarleyKorey WardP.K. Shukla

Dr. Lynne DotiCraig Williams

Steve Morgan, South Coast Plaza

Orange County Business Orange County Business HistoryHistory

The Schmid CollectionThe Schmid Collection

Presented by:Presented by:Cassondra PartridgeCassondra Partridge

Sponsored by:Sponsored by:

The Walter Schmid Center The Walter Schmid Center

for International Businessfor International Business

Walter SchmidWalter Schmid

1902-19951902-1995

Farmer, Farmer, Businessman, Real Businessman, Real

Estate Estate Entrepreneur and Entrepreneur and

PhilanthropistPhilanthropist

EntertainmentEntertainment


Merriam-Webster’s defines entertainment Merriam-Webster’s defines entertainment as:as:

EntertainmentEntertainment: : aa: an amusement or : an amusement or diversion provided especially by performers diversion provided especially by performers bb: something diverting or engaging: something diverting or engaging

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The ArdenThe ArdenSanta Ana 1888Santa Ana 1888

Home to world Home to world renowned actress renowned actress

Madame Helena Madame Helena Modjeska from 1888-Modjeska from 1888-

19061906

Orange County FairOrange County FairSanta Ana 1890Santa Ana 1890

Earliest fairs mostly Earliest fairs mostly consisted of horse consisted of horse races and livestock races and livestock exhibitsexhibits

Fourth of July ParadeFourth of July ParadeHuntington Beach 1904Huntington Beach 1904

Today it is considered the largest Independence Day Today it is considered the largest Independence Day parade west of the Mississippi featuring over 300 parade west of the Mississippi featuring over 300

entriesentries

Balboa PavilionBalboa PavilionNewport Beach 1906Newport Beach 1906

During the 1930’s, During the 1930’s, prominent Big Band-era prominent Big Band-era groups performed here, groups performed here, such as Count Basiesuch as Count Basie

International Street FairInternational Street FairOrange 1910Orange 1910

Known for its variety Known for its variety of food, crafts, folk of food, crafts, folk

dancing, and music dancing, and music from around the worldfrom around the world

Joy ZoneJoy ZoneSeal Beach 1916Seal Beach 1916

Beachside Beachside amusement amusement park at the park at the foot of the pierfoot of the pier

Jewel Café Dancing HallJewel Café Dancing HallSeal Beach 1916Seal Beach 1916

Part of Joy Zone, it was known for its dancing showsPart of Joy Zone, it was known for its dancing shows

Knott’s Berry FarmKnott’s Berry FarmBuena Park 1920Buena Park 1920

Walter and Cordelia Walter and Cordelia Knott started with a Knott started with a roadside stand and by roadside stand and by 1968 the Knott 1968 the Knott family’s farm officially family’s farm officially became an became an amusement parkamusement park

Knott’s Berry FarmKnott’s Berry FarmBuena Park 1920Buena Park 1920

Today it also includes a water park and is famous Today it also includes a water park and is famous nationwide for its annual Halloween Hauntnationwide for its annual Halloween Haunt

California Valencia Orange ShowCalifornia Valencia Orange Show Anaheim 1921Anaheim 1921

Exhibitions continued until 1931Exhibitions continued until 1931

Red Lantern TheaterRed Lantern TheaterBrea 1922Brea 1922

Opening attraction Opening attraction starred the famous starred the famous

actress Bebe Danielsactress Bebe Daniels

Halloween ParadeHalloween ParadeAnaheim 1924Anaheim 1924

Three-day event that Three-day event that consists of costume consists of costume contest, live contest, live entertainment, craft entertainment, craft fair, rides and game fair, rides and game boothsbooths

Laguna PlayhouseLaguna PlayhouseLaguna 1924Laguna 1924

During WWII offered entertainment for the During WWII offered entertainment for the troops, hosted USO dances, etc.troops, hosted USO dances, etc.

Fox Fullerton TheatreFox Fullerton TheatreFullerton 1925Fullerton 1925

Vaudeville and silent Vaudeville and silent movie house that movie house that reopened in 2007 and reopened in 2007 and is currently is currently undergoing massive undergoing massive restorationrestoration

Golden BearGolden BearHuntington Beach 1926Huntington Beach 1926

Large dining and music Large dining and music hall, known for history hall, known for history of famous bands that of famous bands that

performed thereperformed there

Rendezvous BallroomRendezvous BallroomNewport 1928Newport 1928

Major stop for touring Major stop for touring Big Bands and Big Bands and remained a major remained a major dance halldance hall

Bowers MuseumBowers MuseumSanta Ana 1931Santa Ana 1931

Only museum in the Only museum in the U.S. to partner with U.S. to partner with The British MuseumThe British Museum

Festival of the ArtsFestival of the ArtsLaguna Beach 1932Laguna Beach 1932

Known for its Pageant of Known for its Pageant of the Masters, a “living the Masters, a “living pictures” show of both pictures” show of both classical and classical and contemporary artcontemporary art

Philharmonic Society Philharmonic Society of Orange Countyof Orange County

Irvine 1954Irvine 1954

Offers some of the Offers some of the world’s most celebrated world’s most celebrated

symphony orchestras, symphony orchestras, chamber ensembles, chamber ensembles,

soloists, and soloists, and international artistsinternational artists

DisneylandDisneylandAnaheim 1955Anaheim 1955

Walt Disney wanted a place where people could Walt Disney wanted a place where people could interact with Disney charactersinteract with Disney characters

Movieland Wax MuseumMovieland Wax MuseumBuena Park 1962Buena Park 1962

Founded by Allen Founded by Allen Parkinson, and was the Parkinson, and was the largest wax museum in largest wax museum in the U.S. featuring over the U.S. featuring over

300 famous 300 famous personalitiespersonalities

Ballet PacificaBallet PacificaLaguna Beach 1963Laguna Beach 1963

Ballet company and Ballet company and academy founded by academy founded by Lila ZaliLila Zali

Angels StadiumAngels StadiumAnaheim 1963Anaheim 1963

Has always been the Has always been the home of the Angels home of the Angels

professional baseball professional baseball teamteam

Melodyland TheatreMelodyland TheatreAnaheim 1963Anaheim 1963

First theater-in-the-First theater-in-the-round in Southern round in Southern CaliforniaCalifornia

Lion Country SafariLion Country SafariIrvine 1970Irvine 1970

Drive-through zoo until its closing in 1984Drive-through zoo until its closing in 1984

Tustin Chili Cook-OffTustin Chili Cook-OffIrvine 1984Irvine 1984

Annual event includes Annual event includes chili cook-off and kids chili cook-off and kids carnivalcarnival

Wild RiversWild RiversIrvine 1985Irvine 1985

Water park with over Water park with over 40 rides 40 rides

Pacific SymphonyPacific SymphonySanta Ana 1978Santa Ana 1978

Third largest Third largest orchestra in orchestra in CaliforniaCalifornia

Orange County Performing Arts Orange County Performing Arts CenterCenter

Costa Mesa 1986Costa Mesa 1986Hosts many touring Hosts many touring

Broadway productions, Broadway productions, international dance international dance

companies, and opera companies, and opera troupestroupes

Opera PacificOpera PacificSanta Ana 1985Santa Ana 1985

1515thth largest budget largest budget opera company in opera company in AmericaAmerica

Opera Pacific’s 2006 performance of Aida

Honda CenterHonda CenterAnaheim 1993Anaheim 1993

Home to the Anaheim Home to the Anaheim Ducks and a major Ducks and a major

event venueevent venue

The Irvine SpectrumThe Irvine SpectrumIrvine 1995Irvine 1995

Outdoor mall with a Outdoor mall with a Regal 21-screen Regal 21-screen

movie theatermovie theater

Chain ReactionChain ReactionAnaheim 1997Anaheim 1997

All-ages club features mostly local bands- All-ages club features mostly local bands- mainly ska, punk, rock and alternative groupsmainly ska, punk, rock and alternative groups

Travis “Schieprok” McCoy of Gym Class Heros at Chain Reaction

The BlockThe BlockOrange 1998Orange 1998

Outdoor shopping Outdoor shopping mall featuring Vans mall featuring Vans

skate park, Lucky skate park, Lucky Strike Lanes, movie Strike Lanes, movie theater and various theater and various

retail chainsretail chains

Tinseltown StudiosTinseltown StudiosAnaheim 1999Anaheim 1999

Dinner-theater show simulating a Hollywood Dinner-theater show simulating a Hollywood awards showawards show

Disney’s California AdventureDisney’s California AdventureAnaheim 2001Anaheim 2001

Adjoining yet separate Adjoining yet separate amusement park next amusement park next to Disneylandto Disneyland

Downtown DisneyDowntown DisneyAnaheim 2001Anaheim 2001

Outdoor shopping, Outdoor shopping, dining, and dining, and

entertainment area built entertainment area built during the Disney Resort during the Disney Resort

expansionexpansion

The GroveThe GroveAnaheim 2001Anaheim 2001

Indoor, live music Indoor, live music venue that seats venue that seats 1,700 people1,700 people

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The Waltmar FoundationThe Waltmar Foundation

Dr. Shauna FarleyDr. Shauna Farley

Dr. Lynne DotiDr. Lynne Doti

Dr. P.K. ShuklaDr. P.K. Shukla

Korey WardKorey Ward

Craig WilliamsCraig Williams

ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS HISTORY

THE SCHMID COLLECTION

Presented by: Aaron Rosenberger

Sponsored by: The Walter Schmid Center for International Business

1902-1995Farmer,

Businessman, Real Estate

Entrepreneur and Philanthropist

Walter Schmid

ENTREPRENEURS

Entrepreneur Merriam-Webster’s definition of an

Entrepreneur: Entrepreneur: One who organizes, manages,

and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise.

http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/entrepreneur

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Bernardo YorbaPart of the Yorba family who built Orange County’s first house, outside of Mission San Juan Capistrano

He created the first gravity-driven irrigation system in California

He founded Mission San Juan Capistrano on Nov. 1, 1776

Photo credit: San Diego Historical Society

Father Junipero Serra

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Father Junipero SerraHe founded the first nine of the twenty-one missions Spain established in California

George HansenHe shaped the city of Anaheim into a grape-growing community, which was shipping grapes to as far away as China by the 1880’s

George HansenDug a five-mile ditch to provide irrigation for the city of Anaheim

Founder of Irvine Ranch

He and his descendents once owned a quarter of Orange County

James Irvine

James IrvineHe created the Irvine Company which became a powerful force in agriculture and later real estate development

Founder of Santa Ana

Contributed to the split of Orange County from Los Angeles County

William Henry Spurgeon

President of the first Board of Supervisors for Orange County

Founder of Santa Ana

William Henry Spurgeon

The McFadden Brothers

Founders of what is now known as Newport Beach

They operated one of Southern California’s largest ship yards, ran their own railroad line, and worked in real estate

Richard O’Neill

He bought a 205,000 acre ranch in 1882 some of which would become parts of Orange and San Diego Counties

Richard O’NeillMission Viejo and Rancho Santa

Margarita were built on O'Neill's former ranch.

George and Edward Amerige

Photo courtesy of the Fullerton Public Library Photo Courtesy of the Fullerton Public Library

Edward

George

Founders of the City of

Fullerton

George and Edward Amerige

They bought 430 acres of land for approximately $68,000 and established the town of Fullerton on July 5, 1887

Clarence Utt

He planted the first citrus trees in the Lemon Heights area, which became Tustin and Santa Ana

He helped organize and was the first president of the Tustin Unified School District

Clarence Utt

Charles C. Chapman

First to ship Valencia Oranges by rail

Photo Courtesy of Fullerton Public Library

Charles C. ChapmanFullerton’s first Mayor

Established the Fullerton News in 1902

Chapman raised funds to bring Chapman College to Orange.

Charles C. Chapman

Charles C. ChapmanThe College was first incorporated under the name California Christian College, and later changed to Chapman College and is now Chapman University

Lewis Moulton bought more than 22,000 acres of ranch land in South Orange County

He married Nellie Gail, an accomplished painter

Lewis Moulton & Nellie Gail


She was a founding member of Laguna's College of Art and Design

Nellie Gail was president of the Laguna art gallery

Laguna Art Museum


Moulton Ranch eventually became Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, and Aliso Viejo


He helped put three Orange County cities on the map: Huntington Beach, Seal Beach, and Stanton

Founded city of Stanton

Phillip Stanton

Built Seal Beach pier in 1906

Phillip Stanton

Established the Pacific Electric Railway

Bought land in areas not yet reached by existing public transportation

Henry Huntington

Henry Huntington

Created trolley lines connecting Orange County cites

His railroad put Bay City, Pacific City, and Balboa on the map

Henry Huntington

Henry Huntington

Helped create the cities of Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, and Newport Beach

Glenn Martin

Made the first successful flight in California history

Built a biplane design and assembled it in an abandoned church in Santa Ana

On August 1, 1909 his plane flew a few feet off the ground for 12 seconds

Glenn Martin

Turned Laguna Beach into the premier art colony of Southern California

Frank Cuprien

Founded the Laguna Beach Art Association

Transformed the town’s community center into an art gallery

Frank Cuprien

Joseph Allen Beck

He started the first ferry service between Newport Beach and Balboa Island

Joseph Allen Beck In 1920, the first car was ferried across

the bay for 10 cents

Ferry services continue to this day with three 64 ft. boats that can carry three cars each time

Joseph Allen Beck

Started with small berry farm in Buena Park

Walter and Cordelia Knott

Grew a roadside chicken dinner business into two full-fledged restaurants


They created a Ghost Town to keep customers busy who often waited hours to eat at their restaurant


This Ghost Town turned into America’s first modern amusement park, now known as Knott’s Berry Farm


A civil engineer who was active in Orange County for fifty years

Courtesy of the Orange County Register

Nat Neff

Nat NeffIn 1914, he was appointed Division Engineer of the Orange County highway department

Nat NeffResponsible for engineering the Santa Ana (I-5) Freeway, Harbor Boulevard, Ortega Highway, and the Prado Dam

Started a small family-run contracting firm on Main St. in Santa Ana

John Simon Fluor Sr.

His company expanded into the worldwide construction giant known as Fluor Corporation

Fluor Corporation built the Alaska Pipeline

John Simon Fluor Sr.

Founded a small airfield that evolved into today’s John Wayne Airport.

Eddie Martin

He sold Orange County Airport in 1937

He started Martin Aviation, a manufacturer of unique aircrafts

Eddie Martin

Created the City of San Clemente

Photo courtesy of San Clemente Historical Society

Ole Hanson

Ole HansonIn 1925, Hanson and his sales team sold the first lots in San Clemente from a small sales tent in the middle of the city

Ole HansonBy the end of their first day, $125,000 worth of property had been purchased

Sister Elizabeth Lirette

First administrator at St. Joseph’s Hospital of

Orange, she was influential in making the hospital what it is

today

Sister Elizabeth Lirette She worked with other ministries such as

Taller San Jose, which aids uneducated and unskilled Latinos in gaining an

education

R.C. Hoiles

Raymond Cyrus Hoiles bought the Orange County Register in 1935

R.C. Hoiles R.C. invited

Register readers to engage in public dialogue

Founded Carl’s Jr. Drive-Up Restaurants

Carl Karcher

Carl Karcher Opened his first full-service restaurant in

Anaheim, Carl’s Drive-In Barbeque

Carl Karcher 2004 Carl’s Jr.® restaurant chain earned

revenues of approximately $1.4 billion

Co-founded Orco, a concrete-block company in Santa Ana in 1946

Peter Muth

Peter MuthOrco became one of the nation’s largest

manufacturers of concrete blocks

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An accomplished baker, she launched her legendary pie business in Orange County

Marie Callender and son Donald

Marie Callendar and son Donald

The first pie and coffee shop opened in Orange in 1964 and the restaurants were sold for 90 million dollars in 1986

Images courtesy of mariespies.com

Founder of Fender Guitars

Leo Fender

Leo FenderCreated the legendary Telecaster and

Stratocaster

Fender was inducted into both the Rock and Roll and Country Music halls of fame

The world’s largest lima bean producer

Opened South Coast Plaza of Costa Mesa in 1967

Henry Segerstrom

Henry Segerstrom Founder of South Coast Plaza, which

generates almost $1 Billion in annual sales

Founded Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc., producers of recreational vehicles, headquartered in Riverside

John C. Crean

John C. Crean Fleetwood Enterprises is one of the

nation’s largest producers of recreational vehicles and is the leader in building, retailing, and financing manufactured homes

Images courtesy of Fleetwood.com

Founder of William Lyon Homes Inc., which is now one of the nation’s largest homebuilders

William Lyon

William Lyon Co-purchased Aircal in 1981 and sold it

five years later for a $150 million dollar profit

Surfboard designer

His board designs made a lasting impact of the sport of surfing

Hobie Alter

Hobie Alter Also designed the Hobie 14 Catamaran

that revolutionized the sailing world

One of the most influential inventors of the 20th century

Founded National Technical Laboratories, now known as Beckman Coulter Inc.

Arnold Beckman

Arnold Beckman He received multiple awards, including

induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame

Built the world famous, million-dollar Crystal Cathedral of Garden Grove

Reverend Robert H. Schuller

Reverend Robert H. Schuller He is the founder, leader, star, chief

fundraiser, and largest donor to his religious empire

Creator/Founder of Disneyland

Walt Disney

Walt Disney In 1955, Anaheim orange groves

became Disneyland, which now attracts more than 13 million visitors a year

Instrumental to the founding of the University of California, Irvine

Joan Irvine Smith

Joan Irvine Smith She fought Irvine Ranch board

members for a 1,000 acre donation of the ranch to build University of California, Irvine

Inventor who moved to Santa Ana in 1957Holder of 63 patents

M. Lowell Edwards

M. Lowell Edwards Founder of Edwards Laboratories, now

known as Edwards LifeSciences Corporation

The success of his medical center established Orange County as a center of the health industry

Pharmacist who formulated a concoction of nasal drops to fight congestion

The formula became known as Allergan

Gavin Herbert

Gavin Herbert Started his own pharmacy in Orange

County and became one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical firms

Ross W. Cortese Builder of the Leisure World communities in Orange County and across the nation

Ross W. CorteseBought 3,000 acres at Moulton Ranch where he built Leisure World Laguna Hills

In 1963 Cortese was named builder of the year by the National Association of Home Builders

Transformed Birtcher Development & Investment Company into one of the largest commercial-property managers of the nation

Art Birtcher

Art Birtcher Reshaped Southern California through

high-profile developments such as the $200 million Xerox Center in Santa Ana

Land baron who built much of Orange county starting in 1958 with Bren Co.

Bren developed his building empire that culminated with his ownership of the Irvine Company

Donald Bren

Established the Don Koll Company, Inc.

Donald Koll

Donald Koll The Don Koll Company is a specializes in

the construction of custom homes and multi-tenant industrial business parks

Changed his family owned business from Orange County Title to First American Title

Donald Kennedy

Donald Kennedy First American is now a Fortune 500

enterprise and was valued at $2.2 billion in 2004

He founded Arnel Development Company in 1968

Owned Seattle Mariners from 1981-1989

George Argyros

George Argyros

Former Chairman of the Board of Trustees at his alma mater, Chapman University

Ambassador to Spain

Has five stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Courtesy of the Gene Autry Collection

Gene Autry

Gene Autry Purchased the Los Angeles Angels, at

the time a new expansion team Moved the Angels to Anaheim

Co-founded the company Ceradyne Incorporated in 1967

Joel Moskowitz

Joel Moskowitz Ceradyne Incorporated is an advanced

technical ceramic corporation Named Ernst &Young Entrepreneur of the

Year in Orange County

Orange County residents who created a trans-pacific oil kingdom from Tokyo to Singapore and back to California

Harold and Betty Hutton

Harold and Betty Hutton

Philanthropists, supporting a number of organizations including the Harold Hutton Sports Center at Chapman University in 1978

Founded clothing line St. John Knits Inc. from their garage in the San Fernando Valley

Kelly Gray

Gray Family

Gray Family In their first year they made nearly

$100,000 in sales, and they now post profits of almost $400 million per year

Developer of Little Saigon in Westminster

Courtesy of Eugene Garcia, Orange County Register

Frank Jao

Frank Jao Renovated a section of Westminster

into America’s largest and most established Vietnamese community

Courtesy of daytrippen.com

Founded Anaheim Trucking Company

Former Mayor of Anaheim

Charlie Pearson

Founded Oakley Inc.

Jim Jannard

Jim Jannard Introduced new features to sunglasses

including: hingeless arms, tougher lenses, and titanium castings

Forbes listed Jannard’s net worth at $1.5 billion in 2005

Fernando NieblaFounded Infotec Development which focuses on designing large computer networks for the defense department

Philanthropist who interests include the Hispanic Education Endowment Fund

Created the Leatherby Insurance Company

Founded Unicare Financial Corporation

Ralph Leatherby

Ralph Leatherby Founded The Center for Entrepreneurship and

Business Ethics at Chapman University Endowed the Leatherby Libraries at Chapman

University

Donald R. Beall

President and chief executive of Rockwell International

Donald R. Beall Transformed Rockwell from a military-

based company to a technological-driven firm

Rockwell became NASA’s leading contractor for the space shuttle program

Walter B. Gerken

Chairman at Pacific Life and Annuity Company of Newport Beach

Walter B. Gerken Founded "PIMCO" Pacific Investment

Management Company LLC in 1971 He endowed the Walter B. Gerken Chair

Enterprise and Society at UCI

James Doti 11th President of Chapman University

James Doti Chair of the Association for Independent

California Colleges and Universities Has raised endowment for Chapman

University from $36 million in 1994 to $175 million in 2005

http://www.chapman.edu/default.asp

Co-Founded computer chip-engineering firm Broadcom in 1991 in Redondo Beach

Broadcom’s profits rose to nearly $2 billion a year

Henry Samueli

Henry Samueli

Purchased the Mighty Ducks Hockey Team in 2005

Henry T. Nicholas Co-Founded Broadcom in 1991

His net worth is a reported $1.1 Billion

Resources The Orange County

Register’s 100 most Influential Individuals of Orange County

Fullerton Public Library

San Clemente Historical Society

The Gene Autry Collection

Daytrippen.com

Eugene Garcia – Orange County Register Back-In-Style.com

Max Dolberg Fleetword.com OCBook.com SFGAMworld.com Robert A. Hansen Mariespies.com Chapman Department

of PublicationsResources:

Special Thanks to:

Waltmar Foundation, Director of Waltmar Foundation Dr. Shauna FarleyDr. Pradip K. Shukla Dr. Lynne M. Pierson Doti Craig Williamsand Korey Ward

Orange County Business HistoryOrange County Business History

Orange County Orange County Business HistoryBusiness History

Schmid CollectionSchmid Collection


Presentation byLynne Pierson Doti

andRob Selway

with the assistance of Pat Braithwaite, Jennifer Beattie, Jaclyn Catalano and Nancy Gregory

Supported by the Waltmar Foundation


Walter Schmid

1911-1995

Pioneer Orange County Rancher


Orange County has always offered business the advantages of sea, sun and fertile soil.


The 19th century entrepreneurs used the excellent weather to promote tourism and farming.

BeachBeach


The success of tourism and farming brought population growth and industrial development.

Holly sugar factoryHolly sugar factory


Early InhabitantsEarly Inhabitants

The Native Americans traded vigorously with their neighbors using seeds, skins and shell beads as money.


San Juan San Juan Capistrano Capistrano MissionMission

Europeans first saw Orange County from the sea in 1542, and in 1776 colonists led by Father Serra established a mission. It prospered and trade began.


From 1840 to 1846, the Mexican government gave enormous tracts of land to their citizens.

Map of Orange CountyMap of Orange CountyLand GrantsLand Grants


Richard Dana wrote of the 1840's trade with Orange County rancheros in Two Years Before the Mast.

Dana's shipDana's ship


RancherosRancheros

In the late 18th century, the Viceroy of New Spain granted grazing rights and land to "rancheros" willing to build a home and raise cattle.


The settlements traded cattle hides, tallow, soap, wine and brandy with ships that came to the region.

Early TradeEarly Trade


The discovery of gold in 1848 brought people from all over the world to California.

Gold FeverGold Fever


The "rancheros" made enormous profit supplying beef to the miners.

Gold Fever 1849Gold Fever 1849


DroughtDrought

Drought and debts ended the rural life of the rancheros by the 1870s.


Anaheim, founded in 1856, was one of the first cities in Orange County.

Anaheim plotsAnaheim plots


Railroads came in the 1870s, bringing tourists to the beach towns and farmers' products to Los Angeles for consumption and export.

RailroadsRailroads


James Irvine I, who had come to California for gold, found wealth in sheep and 100,000 acres of land he began to buy in the 1860s.

Irvine Irvine RanchRanch


James Irvine Jr., came to his father's ranch in 1894 and developed an irrigation system that allowed the land to produce nuts, fruit and beans.

Irvine Irvine RanchRanch


With a modest and diverse beginning, Orange County farming would grow into a $300 million a year industry.

Agriculture


By the 1880s, oranges had become the dominant crop.

FarmingFarming


Orange County was officially formed on March 11, 1889 and a courthouse was completed in 1901.

County County CourthouseCourthouse


There are several theories how Orange County was named. One claims it was named for Orange, California, which in turn was named for the orange groves which were once plentiful in the area.

Officially "Orange Officially "Orange County"County"


Several prominent local orange growers unite, forming the Southern California Fruit Exchange in 1893, shown above is the Villa Park packing house.

Sunkist Growers


Swedish immigrant Carl Segerstrom buys a large lima bean farm in 1900. Much later South Coast Plaza, The Orange County Performing Arts Center, and the 405 freeway will all be built on parts of that farm.

Lima Bean Farms


Donald P. Kennedy, grandson of the founder, expands First American into the world's largest Title Insurance company. Shown here is the Orange County Office on flag day 1979.

First American Title Insurance is born, 1889


Orange was one of several small towns supplying the retail needs of farm families at the end of the 19th century.

City of OrangeCity of Orange


Also known as the "Red Car", which was a mass transit system in Southern California using streetcars, light rail and buses until 1961.

Pacific Electric Railway in 1901


Built in 1906 the pier is a symbol of Orange County's success, which has attracted businesses and tourists for over 100 years.

Balboa PierBalboa Pier


The first successful wells were drilled in Brea in the 1880s.

County Oil County Oil


Oil provided an early 1900s boom in the economy and

some "holiday spirit".

Oil DerricksOil Derricks


Fullerton had the most valuable oil field in the country in 1913.

OilOil


Orange High (buildings are now part of Chapman University).

New schools and other public buildings followed the population growth of the early 1900s.


Founded in 1905, the Santa Ana based newspaper later publishes 28 daily newspapers and 23 weekly newspapers as the flagship of Freedom Communications, Inc.

The Orange County Register


By 1914, business consisted mostly of citrus, fruit and vegetable farms. Plus towns and services to support these industries.

World War I World War I Rally in OrangeRally in Orange


Glenn Martin, 1917Glenn Martin, 1917

A local aviator was the first on the west coast to fly, using an area near the current airport to experiment.


In 1919 it only cost a nickel to ride the ferry. As of 2005, it costs 60 cents.

Balboa Island Ferry


Highways like this one in 1928 provided the first paved roads in Southern California.

Auto TransportationAuto Transportation


The Depression of the 1930s gripped the entire country, the poor built shacks in many unoccupied areas.

Shanty near Shanty near Santiago Santiago CreekCreek


Many people came to California to escape the drought and "dust bowl" in the Midwestern states.

1930's 1930's DepressionDepression


The Long Beach Earthquakeshook Orange County in 1933.

Earthquake DamageEarthquake Damage


Arnold Beckman, inventor of the pH meter, is shown here with one of his mobile air pollution lab units.

Beckman Coulter Inc. founded, 1935


Alpha Beta Grocery Alpha Beta Grocery Store in the 1930sStore in the 1930s

Orange County suffered less in the Depression than many parts of the U.S.


Tustin Blimp Tustin Blimp FacilityFacility

During World War II, the US government requisitioned over 3,000 acres of farmland for the El Toro and Tustin military bases.


Many soldiers passed through the county on their way to the war. After the war, many former soldiers came here to raise families.

Santa Ana Army Air BaseSanta Ana Army Air Base


Recently, the county's economy has shifted to financial, medical and technology industries.


Farms and citrus groves were quickly subdivided into 'tracts' of homes to accommodate a rising population.

1950s 1950s Residential Residential ConstructionConstruction


1950s1950sResidential Residential ConstructionConstruction

Homes like these were completed in less than a year.


With the influx of people to Orange County, the demand for food, employment, entertainment, and services skyrocketed.

The 1950s The 1950s "People Boom""People Boom"


The opening of Disneyland in 1955 brought international recognition to the County.

DisneylandDisneyland


In 1947, Orange County had 231 manufacturing firms. By 1959, that number had tripled.

Employment Employment GrowthGrowth


Kwikset Locks were started by Adolf Schoepe and Karl Rhinehart in Orange County in 1948.

Employment Employment OpportunitiesOpportunities


The Santa Ana freeway came to Orange County in 1953, linking us to Los Angeles and it’s "big city" business.

TransportationTransportation


Northrup Corporation moved to Orange County in 1951, the first aerospace company to arrive.

Aerospace Aerospace IndustryIndustry


Military AviationMilitary Aviation

Shown here is the El Toro Air Show, which symbolizes how important military aviation was from the 1940s to the 1980s.


William Lyon Homes

General William Lyon joins his father and brother to build homes for the returning G.I.s of WWII in 1954. Shown here is one of their more modern developments.


Kraft manufactured products in Buena Park after 1958.

Food Food IndustryIndustry


El Toro Military El Toro Military BaseBase

El Toro was the regional supply depot in the 1960s.


Due to rise in land and water costs in the 1960s, Orange County switched from oranges and lima beans to nursery stock & strawberries.

The Agriculture Transition


St. John Knits, headquartered in Irvine, started in the 1960s.

Textile Textile IndustryIndustry


Innovative community planning and landmark legal rulings furthered the development of Irvine Ranch in the 1960s.

Irvine Ranch DevelopedIrvine Ranch Developed


Leisure World

Opening first in Seal Beach in 1961 and Laguna Hills soon after.


Founded in 1961, techniques that owner Gordon "Grubby" Clark perfected will later corner 90 percent of the market for polyester surfboards by producing as many as 1,000 a day.

Clark Foam


Leo Fender's guitar company is sold to CBS in 1965, and grows into one of the most widely recognized manufacturers of electric guitars and amplifiers in the world.

Fender Guitars



The Angels baseball team started playing in Anaheim's new stadium in 1966.


Orange County's first major airport is dedicated in 1967; it will later be renamed John Wayne.

Orange County Airport


One of the county's first major shopping malls is constructed at Newport Center.

Fashion Island


The O.C.'s largest mall opens in Costa Mesa in 1967.

South Coast Plaza


In 1967, the international manufacturer of ceramics products, known for their body armor, is incorporated in Costa Mesa.

Ceradyne

Orange County Business HistoryOrange County Business HistoryOrange County Entrepreneur Hall Orange County Entrepreneur Hall of Fameof Fame

The amusement park started when Walter bought ghost town shacks to amuse the customers waiting in line for chicken dinners.

Knott's Berry Knott's Berry FarmFarm


In 1968 the famous tourist stop starts charging admission and becomes a theme park.

Knott’s Berry Farm


An Orange County native is elected President in 1968 and serves until 1974 bringing international business and recognition to the County.

Richard Nixon


Marie Callender and her son Don expand the legendary pie business into full-service restaurants, with the first restaurant opening in Orange.

Marie Callender's


Manufacturing continued to be important in the 1970s.

Fluidmaster Fluidmaster 1970s1970s


The first coffeehouse, a roastery, opened in Newport Beach in 1972. Their headquarters is now located in Irvine.

Diedrich Coffee


Many veterans and refugee Vietnamese relocate to Orange County causing population and real estate to jump in 1975.

The Vietnam War ends


Charles ChapmanCharles Chapman

Charles Chapman raised Valencia oranges and other crops, exporting the highest quality fruit to the eastern US.


Founded by Jim Jannard in 1975, Oakley is an eyewear company known mostly for high end sunglasses and ski goggles headquartered in Foothill Ranch.

Oakley


In 1977, founder Carl N. Karcher opens his corporate headquarters in Anaheim and employs over 5,000 people in his restaurants.

Carl's Jr.


The Fluor Corporation, a leading international construction and maintenance contractor, acquires Daniel International Corporation in 1977 making its new headquarters in Irvine.

Fluor BuildingFluor Building


After graduating from Chapman University in 1959, George Argyros began buying real estate and building apartments, gas stations and office space for the growing population.

George L. ArgyrosGeorge L. Argyros


As the pace of development slowed, he diversified. At various times an airline, a baseball team, a billing service and a dog house manufacturer benefited from his entrepreneurial skills. He served the US as Ambassador to Spain.

George L. ArgyrosGeorge L. Argyros


Emulex

An Orange County based manufacturer of storage networking infrastructure solutions is born in 1979.


A distributor of IT products and services worldwide is founded by Bronson Ingram in 1979 and now ranks 72 on the Fortune 500.

Ingram Micro Inc.


In the 1980s, the area around the John Wayne airport became a center of financial, medical, and high tech businesses.

Airport AreaAirport Area


Completed in 1980, the Cathedral becomes the largest religious structure in California.

Crystal Cathedral


Built in 1980, later rated by 2,000 US church leaders in 2005 as the most influential church in the U.S.

Saddleback Church


In 1985, The Orange County Register wins its first Pulitzer Prize and decides what to call itself after going through names such as, The Santa Ana Daily Register, The Santa Ana Register, and The Register.

Freedom Communications, Inc.


Founded in Irvine in 1985, they are known for their cow-spotted computer packaging.

Gateway, Inc.


Opens in Costa Mesa in 1986.

Orange County Performing Arts Center


Completed in 1987, it coincides with American Airlines buying Air California.

Airport Expansion


Remarkably, the Toll Roads, which are maintained by the state of California, are built with virtually no taxpayer dollars.

Toll Roads


In 1989 a global specialty pharmaceutical company headquartered in Irvine, gets its most notable product approved by the FDA, Botox.

Allergan Inc.


Apria cashes in on the retiring baby boomer generation by providing the nation's leading home healthcare services since 1990.

Apria Healthcare Group Inc.


Founded in 1991, it is one of the world's largest semiconductor company's specializing in high-speed wireless communications.

Broadcom Corporation


A clothing manufacturer founded by Richard "Wooly" Woolcott in 1991 caters to the surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding markets of youths.

Volcom


Metrolink and Amtrak operate three lines through Orange County by 1992 and plan more to come.

Commuter Rail


Disney is awarded a National Hockey League expansion team to be called "The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim", debuting in 1993.

The Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim


In 1993 the Federal Government announces the closure, sparking re-use controversy that lasts for several years.

El Toro Marine Corps Air Station


Orange County Bankruptcy

1994 the County files Chapter 9, identifying a $1.5 billion investment loss.


After largest municipal bankruptcy in history, the County will emerge after only 18 months.

Orange County Bankruptcy


In 1996 Disney gains an ownership stake in Major League Baseball, a year later, the team changes its name to the Anaheim Angels.

The California Angels


In 1997 Boeing acquires McDonnell Douglas, and employs over 26,000 people who work and live in Southern California, most in Orange County.

Boeing


Shut down in 1997, built as a blimp base in 1942, it functioned as a helicopter base for the majority of its service.

Marine Corp Air Station Tustin


Officially closes on July 1, 1999 and is rezoned as recreation and park property in 2002.

El Toro Marine Base


Lockheed Martin wins a $260 million 11-year contract to provide application development and support the O.C. data center in 2000.

County Telecommunications Upgrade


As of the 2005 census, 3,056,865 people make their home in the second largest county in California where the suns shines 80% of the year, there is 42 miles of sandy beaches, 30,000 acres of park land, and 34 cities.


The value of land in Orange County has been increasing every year since the county’s birth.

Orange County Land Values As of 2000

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Coto De Caza* Cypress Dana Point Foothill Ranch* Fountain Valley

Fullerton Garden Grove Huntington Beach Irvine


Population has also been steadily increasing for many years.

Orange County Population Growth

1960 1970 1980 1990 2000

703,925

1,421,233

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Orange County real estate has gone through its ups and downs, mostly ups.

Cost of Homes in Orange County

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Gross County Product (GCP) was forecast to reach $160.7 billion in 2005. In 2002 it was $127 billion ranking 16th in the world ahead of countries such as Ireland, Thailand, and Greece.

Orange County Median Incomes

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Less than $9,999 $10,000 - $14,999 $15,000 - $24,999 $25,000 - $34,999

$35,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $74,999 $75,000 - $99,999 $100,000 - $149,999

$150,000 - $199,999 $200,000 and above


Some photos courtesy of:

Boeing CorporationFirst American CorporationOld Courthouse Museum R.C. Hobbs CompanySanta Ana libraryToyota of Orange

Special Thanks toDr. Shauna Farley and the Waltmar Foundation

andDr. Lynne Pierson Doti