Orange County Almanac
Anaheim’s hills played a vital role in the city’s orange-growing industry, which flourished from the late 1800s to the middle of this century.
Because the sloping hills protected citrus orchards from cold weather, some orange growers and processors put down their roots in Anaheim.
Company names were often as colorful as the golden fruit grown in Orange County: Autumn Leaf, Red Breast, Siren, Blue Vase, Caramia and Favorita.
Today
More than 55 classic cars will be on parade when the Marconi Automotive Museum opens its Museum for Kids.
Parents and children can get close-up views of automobiles that have made racing history.
The show runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum, 1302 Industrial Drive, one block from the Tustin Marine Corps Helicopter Air Station.
The nonprofit museum donates all proceeds to children’s charities across the nation.
Information: (714) 258-3001.
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