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Santa Ana

24 places in Santa Ana, California are on the National Register of Historic Places. Houses make up the largest group by what the buildings were for. 3 of the listings are historic districts rather than single buildings.

The earliest listing here is Lighter-than-Air Ship Hangars, added Apr 3, 1975.

Map

Coordinates come from the National Park Service National Register spatial data, or from Wikidata where the spatial data has no point. A point marks the record location and does not mean the place is open to visitors. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

24
Listings
3
Historic districts
1975
First listing

Oldest on the register

First listedLighter-than-Air Ship Hangars · Apr 3, 1975
Oldest construction dateBuilders Exchange Building · built 1929

Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet of listed properties. Construction years come from Wikidata, matched on reference number, and are on record for 2 of the 24 listings here. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

Building · Orange County
Builders Exchange Building
BuildingListed 1982
Historic district · Orange County
Downtown Santa Ana Historic Districts (North, Government/Institutional and South, Retail)
Historic districtListed 1984
Building · Orange County
Howe-Waffle House and Carriage House
BuildingListed 1977
Structure · Orange County
Lighter-than-Air Ship Hangars
StructureListed 1975

Historic districts

Styles that appear most

Neoclassical 2Beaux-Arts 1Colonial Revival 1Mediterranean Revival 1Romanesque Revival 1

Style labels come from Wikidata and are on record for 6 of the 24 listings here. The count is the number of listings carrying each label. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

Every listing

Builders Exchange Building▾1982
Address
202--208 N. Main St., Santa Ana
Listed
Apr 29, 1982
Listed for
Commerce
Significance
Local
Reference
82002223
Built
1929
Style
Beaux-Arts
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Builders Exchange Building
Downtown Santa Ana Historic Districts (North, Government/Institutional and South, Retail)▾1984
Address
Roughly bounded by Civic Center Dr., First, Ross, and Spurgeon Sts., Santa Ana
Listed
Dec 19, 1984
Listed for
Commerce, Exploration and settlement, Politics and government, Architecture, Religion
Significance
Local
Also known as
NR Control Nos. PH0362620
Reference
84000438
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Downtown Santa Ana Historic Districts (North, Government/Institutional and South, Retail)
Ebell Society of Santa Ana Valley▾2001
Address
625 N. French St., Santa Ana
Listed
Jul 2, 2001
Listed for
Social history, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Ebell Clubhouse
Reference
01000682
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Ebell Society of Santa Ana Valley
Floral Park Historic District▾2023
Address
Roughly bounded by Santiago Cr., Broadway, 17th, and Flower Sts., Santa Ana
Listed
Feb 2, 2023
Listed for
Social history, Community planning, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
100007287
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗
French Park Historic District▾1999
Address
Roughly bounded by N. Bush, E. Washington, and N. Garfield Sts., and Civic Center Dr. E., Santa Ana
Listed
May 12, 1999
Listed for
Exploration and settlement, Architecture, Social history, Community planning
Significance
Local
Reference
99000551
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗
Harmon-McNeil House▾1985
Address
322 E. Chestnut St., Santa Ana
Listed
Nov 7, 1985
Listed for
Exploration and settlement, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Warren, Cecil, Restoration
Reference
85002764
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Howe-Waffle House and Carriage House▾1977
Address
Sycamore and Civic Center Dr., Santa Ana
Listed
Apr 13, 1977
Listed for
Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Reference
77000320
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Howe-Waffle House and Carriage House
Lighter-than-Air Ship Hangars▾1975
Address
Valencia and Redhill Aves., Santa Ana
Listed
Apr 3, 1975
Listed for
Military
Significance
National
Also known as
Marine Corps Air Station
Reference
75000451
Built
1942
Contributing
2 structures
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Lighter-than-Air Ship Hangars
George W. Minter House▾1980
Address
322 W. 3rd St., Santa Ana
Listed
Jun 9, 1980
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Minter House
Reference
80000830
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Minter, George W., House
Odd Fellows Hall▾1983
Address
309-311 N. Main St., Santa Ana
Listed
Aug 18, 1983
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Also known as
Odd Fellows Building
Reference
83001218
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Odd Fellows Hall
Orange County Courthouse▾1977
Address
211 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana
Listed
Aug 29, 1977
Listed for
Law, Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
Old County Courthouse
Reference
77000321
Style
Romanesque Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Orange County Courthouse
Pacific Electric Sub-Station No. 14▾1983
Address
475 North Lacy St., Santa Ana
Listed
Sep 22, 1983
Listed for
Transportation, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
83001219
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Pacific Electric Sub-Station No. 14
Rankin Building▾1983
Address
117 W. 4th St., Santa Ana
Listed
Feb 24, 1983
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Standard Concrete Products
Reference
83001220
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Rankin Building
Santa Ana City Hall▾1982
Address
217 N. Main St., Santa Ana
Listed
Nov 10, 1982
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Old City Hall
Reference
82000975
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Santa Ana City Hall
Santa Ana Fire Station Headquarters No. 1▾1986
Address
1322 N. Sycamore St., Santa Ana
Listed
Jul 10, 1986
Listed for
Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Reference
86001549
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Santa Ana Fire Station Headquarters No. 1
Santora Building▾1982
Address
207 N. Broadway, Santa Ana
Listed
Dec 27, 1982
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
82000976
Style
Mediterranean Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Santora Building
Smith-Tuthill Funeral Parlors▾1978
Address
518 N. Broadway, Santa Ana
Listed
May 19, 1978
Listed for
Commerce, Health and medicine, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Smith-Tuthill-Lamb Mortuary
Reference
78000732
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Smith-Tuthill Funeral Parlors
Southern Counties Gas Co.▾1983
Address
207 W. 2nd St., Santa Ana
Listed
Jul 28, 1983
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Handlebars Saloon
Reference
83001223
Style
Colonial Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Southern Counties Gas Co.
Spurgeon Block▾1979
Address
206 W. 4th St, Santa Ana
Listed
Aug 31, 1979
Listed for
Commerce, Exploration and settlement, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Spurgeon Building
Reference
79000516
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Spurgeon Block
US Post Office Station–Spurgeon Station▾1985
Address
605 Bush St., Santa Ana
Listed
Jan 11, 1985
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
85000134
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
US Post Office Station–Spurgeon Station
Walkers Orange County Theater▾1982
Address
308 N. Main St., Santa Ana
Listed
Feb 19, 1982
Listed for
Entertainment and recreation, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Fox West Coast Theater
Reference
82002224
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Walkers Orange County Theater
George L. Wright House▾1982
Address
831 N. Minter St., Santa Ana
Listed
Nov 12, 1982
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
82000978
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Wright, George L., House
Yost Theater–Ritz Hotel▾1986
Address
301--307 N. Spurgeon St., Santa Ana
Listed
Jan 23, 1986
Listed for
Entertainment and recreation, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Yost Theater--Santa Ana Bath House and Athletic Club
Reference
86000107
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Yost Theater–Ritz Hotel
Young Men's Christian Association–Santa Ana-Tustin Chapter▾1993
Address
205 W. Civic Center Dr., Santa Ana
Listed
Mar 25, 1993
Listed for
Entertainment and recreation, Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Reference
93000237
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Young Men's Christian Association–Santa Ana-Tustin Chapter

Every listing here also appears on its county page for Orange County.

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