Old Military School is Nestled in the Anaheim Colony Historic District

Nestled in the heart of Anaheim's Historic Colony District sits an old military school, now named St. Catherine's Academy. Founded in 1889, this campus is located behind many mature and beautiful palm trees on Harbor Blvd. Most people drive down this busy boulevard everyday, unaware of its interesting story, much less its existence.

St. Catherine's Academy -- 215 N. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, Ca. 92805

Downtown Anaheim is on the Rise: Part II

Downtown Anaheim is a very interesting place to explore because of its diverse built environment. In the past several years it has experienced a renaissance, likely because of its impressive stock of historic homes and close proximity to Disneyland, which is a major work center. There has also been an increasing sense of community among the local residents which genuinely care about their neighborhood.

Anaheim City Hall -- 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, Ca.

Art Deco Architecture at Anaheim High School

Dedicated in 1936, Anaheim High School is an impressive large scale example of Art Deco architecture. The school was constructed through the federal government's Works Progress Administration, a New Deal Agency that put millions of unemployed people to work.


Anaheim High School -- 811 W. Lincoln, Anaheim, Ca. 

Anaheim's St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel Offers both Architecture and Art

The St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel sits on the campus of St. Catherine's Academy, a Catholic boys boarding school. The campus is closed to the public but the chapel's mid century modern architectural style and interesting mosaics can still be enjoyed from Harbor Blvd. and Cypress Street.

St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel -- 215 N. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, Ca. 92805

Downtown Anaheim is on the Rise

Downtown Anaheim is an often overlooked area that has seen a resurgence of positive activity lately. It is brimming with interesting architecture and places to check out. Downtown is actually located in the Anaheim Colony Historic District which is bounded by North, West, South, and East streets. Center Street runs down the middle of downtown and has recently been branded as simply Center Street Anaheim. The area is full of treasures so this post is only a sample of what's available to see. I will be back for more photos in the future.

Anaheim Blvd. & Center Street - Taller building is Anaheim City Hall

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Orange County's Premier Food Hall Now Open in Anaheim

On May 31, 2014, the Anaheim Packing House was finally opened to the public after several years of intensive renovation. Described as a Spanish Revival Citrus Plant, the Packing House was originally built in 1919 during Orange County's Agricultural era.

Anaheim Packing House -- 440 S. Anaheim Blvd.