Orange County Almanac
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Developers built thousands of tract homes in Orange County during the 1950s, rapidly turning farms into suburban neighborhoods.
Many of these homes were ranch-style, expansive single-story dwellings with garages. In some neighborhoods, the houses looked almost identical.
But several upscale developments in the county were built to look distinctive. Eichler Homes had a futuristic look, with open central courtyards, floor-to-ceiling windows and skylights. Cinderella Homes were designed to resemble ornate “storybook” homes. They included wood-shake roofs, gables and flower boxes, according to the book “A Hundred Years of Yesterdays.”
Today
The guerrilla art of Los Angeles resident Robbie Conal continues to be displayed at Golden West College’s Fine Arts Gallery.
Conal is known for plastering his satirical posters of politicians on lampposts and walls. His show “Greetings From Los Angeles. . . .” includes portraits of Newt Gingrich, Nancy Reagan and Pat Robertson.
Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. The gallery is at 15744 Golden West St.
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