Olinda, Brea, California facts for kids
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Olinda
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Neighborhood of Brea
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Orange County |
| City | Brea, California |
| Reference #: | 918 |
Olinda is a neighborhood found in Brea, California. It is located on Carbon Canyon Road, just east of the main part of Brea. Olinda started as a small village in the 1890s. It grew quickly after petroleum (oil) was found nearby at the Brea-Olinda Oil Field.
In February 1917, Olinda Village joined with another town called Randolph. Together, they officially became the city of Brea. Today, the original site of Olinda is a special place. It is registered as California Historical Landmark #918. This landmark was recognized on January 1, 1978.
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Modern Olinda Neighborhood
The name Olinda was used again starting in 1964. This was for a new, quiet neighborhood built in the hills. This area is close to where the old village used to be.
Homes and Surroundings
The modern Olinda neighborhood has six streets. It is home to about 120 houses. Many of these homes are set up for horses. There is also a condominium complex in the area.
The neighborhood is surrounded by nature. It is near Carbon Canyon Regional Park and Chino Hills State Park. The hills around Olinda are covered with chaparral plants.
Local Wildlife
Many animals live in the hills around Olinda. You might see coyotes, owls, and hawks. Sometimes, rattlesnakes can also be found there.
Olinda's Name in the Community
The name Olinda is still used for other things in the area.
- A large Southern California Edison electrical substation is named Olinda. This station helps provide electricity to homes and businesses.
- Olinda also gives its name to an elementary school.
- The local high school is called Brea-Olinda High School. This school serves students from both Brea and Olinda.
California Historical Landmark Marker
A special marker tells us about Olinda's history. It reads:
- NO. 918 OLINDA - From 1897, when oil pioneer Edward L. Doheny brought in the first well, to the 1940s, the boom town of Olinda sprawled over the surrounding hills. To the north was the Chanslor-Candfield Midway Oil Lease and, to the south, the Olinda Crude Oil Lease. Walter Perry Johnson, of Baseball's Hall of Fame, spent his boyhood here.
