Early Costa Mesa

by Costa Mesa Historical Society

Book Overview

Three emerging communities from the partitioned Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana formed the improbable start for a city that would eventually proclaim itself the "City of the Arts." These farming communities--Fairview, Paularino, and Harper--attracted families and businesspeople. Community leaders then took pragmatic steps to meet local needs such as schools, churches, and a water supply. Harper's first land developer appealed to folks of modest means...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738569763
• ISBN13: 9780738569765
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.4" x 9.1"