Orange County Almanac
French Park is one of Santa Ana’s grand old neighborhoods.
Bounded by Civic Center Drive, Washington Avenue, Bush Street and Garfield Street, it was settled in the late 1890s.
French Park boasts several Colonial revival and Craftsman-style bungalows. The area also includes a few Spanish Colonial-style apartment buildings with numerous windows.
French Park was created as a subdivision that ran parallel to railroad tracks, which is why its streets do not follow the typical grid pattern common in the rest of the city.
Today
Trends in health care is the topic of a free community seminar by the Friends of Saddleback Heart Institute.
Leading the discussion will be Nolan Draney, the medical center’s chief operating officer, and physician David J. Perkowski. After the seminar, tours of the cardiac care facilities will be available.
The event is from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center, 24451 Health Center Drive, Laguna Hills. Information: (714) 452-7255.
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