Old Orange County Courthouse (California) facts for kids
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Orange County Courthouse
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Old Orange County Courthouse - Front View
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 Location in California
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| Location | 211 W. Santa Ana Blvd Santa Ana, California |
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| Area | 1.2 acres (0.49 ha) |
| Built | 1900 |
| Architect | C. L. Strange |
| Architectural style | Romanesque Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 77000321 |
| Added to NRHP | August 29, 1977 |
The Old Orange County Courthouse is a very old and important building in Santa Ana, California. It first opened in September 1901. You can find it in Santa Ana's historic downtown area. This courthouse is special because it's recognized as a California Historical Landmark and is also on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built in a style called Romanesque Revival, which means it looks a bit like old Roman buildings.
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How the Courthouse Came to Be
The city of Santa Ana was started in 1869 by a person named William Spurgeon. He bought a large piece of land for the city. Later, in 1889, Orange County, California, was officially created. William Spurgeon and James McFadden helped make this happen. Santa Ana was chosen to be the main city, or "county seat," for the new county. This was because Santa Ana was growing much faster than other nearby towns, like Orange.
From Courtroom to Museum
Today, the Old Orange County Courthouse is no longer used for court cases. Instead, it has become a museum! It's a popular spot and has even been used as a filming location for movies and TV shows. For example, in 1949, parts of the movie The File on Thelma Jordan were filmed both inside and outside the courthouse.
Pictures of the Courthouse
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Old Orange County Courthouse - Front View
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Old Orange County Courthouse - Back View
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