Architectural Salvage Materials Available RIGHT NOW
May 23, 2011 by Markus & Heidi Brown · Leave a Comment
As part of a recent settlement agreement with the City concerning certain vintage properties in the Lacy Neighborhood, Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society is conducting emergency architectural salvage over the next week. Because of time and storage limitations they are offering cut-rate prices on salvage items to local individuals (no dealers please) who can come [...]
(Excerpt from) The Men Behind Some of Tustin’s Best Buildings by Juanita Lovret
September 2, 2010 by Markus & Heidi Brown · Leave a Comment
Many carpenters worked in Tustin during its early years, although few records exist to show which houses they built. Fortunately, one of the men who advanced to contractor status, William H. Bowman, can be identified with numerous lovely homes and public structures. Bowman came to Tustin as a child. He apprenticed as a carpenter before [...]
Stripping Wood Molding Part Two
April 24, 2010 by Markus & Heidi Brown · Leave a Comment
Well, after 40 days of living in what I affectionately call “hell”, the stripping is finally done. I should’ve known the guy’s estimate of 9 days was unrealistic but I was so caught up in finally getting this last piece of restoration done that I let it cloud my judgment. The house looks great and [...]
Old Town Tustin’s Home Tour
April 2, 2010 by Markus & Heidi Brown · Leave a Comment
One thing I look forward to each year in Old Town Tustin is the home tour. Every year when spring turns to summer, the Tustin Historical Society puts together their annual promenade home and garden tour. They feature some historic homes in the district and one garden and you leisurely stroll through everything and spend [...]
Welcome to Orange County Historic Homes
February 17, 2010 by Markus & Heidi Brown · Leave a Comment
Welcome to Orange County Historic Homes. Our goal is to give you information on historic homes and districts in Orange County as well as to inform you of historic homes for sale in Orange County. Orange County is rich in history and has a number of historic districts. In addition, historic homes are found sprinkled [...]
