Irvine - 1900-1949 Did You Know

1. 1900: The area now known as Irvine was primarily used for agriculture.
2. 1901: James Irvine II expanded the Irvine Ranch, focusing on crops like lima beans and barley.
3. 1902: The first irrigation systems were implemented on the Irvine Ranch.
4. 1903: The Irvine Ranch was recognized as one of the largest private landholdings in California.
5. 1904: Irvine Ranch began shipping produce to markets across the United States.
6. 1905: The Irvine family built the Irvine Ranch Headquarters, which still stands today.
7. 1906: The Santa Fe Railway extended a line to the Irvine Ranch, boosting agricultural exports.
8. 1907: A small community known as Myford developed near the Irvine Ranch headquarters.
9. 1908: The Irvine Company diversified its crops, adding citrus fruits and avocados.
10. 1909: The Irvine family established a cattle ranching operation on their land.
11. 1910: The Irvine Ranch became known for its high-quality lima beans.
12. 1911: The first school in the area, Myford Elementary School, was established.
13. 1912: The community of Myford was renamed East Irvine.
14. 1913: The Irvine family established the Irvine Bean and Grain Growers Association.
15. 1914: The Irvine Ranch expanded its irrigation infrastructure, increasing agricultural output.
16. 1915: James Irvine II focused on preserving natural habitats on the ranch.
17. 1916: A severe drought impacted agricultural production on the Irvine Ranch.
18. 1917: The Irvine Ranch supported the war effort by producing food for soldiers during World War I.
19. 1918: The Irvine family began experimenting with new agricultural techniques.
20. 1919: James Irvine II donated land for the construction of a church in East Irvine.
21. 1920: The Irvine Ranch implemented modern farming equipment, increasing efficiency.
22. 1921: The Irvine family hosted community events and agricultural fairs on their land.
23. 1922: The Irvine Ranch was recognized for its innovative agricultural practices.
24. 1923: The Irvine family planted extensive citrus groves, which became a significant part of their operations.
25. 1924: The Irvine Company established a cooperative marketing association for their produce.
26. 1925: The Irvine Ranch became a major supplier of lima beans to canneries.
27. 1926: The Irvine family constructed new barns and storage facilities for their crops.
28. 1927: The community of East Irvine expanded with new homes and businesses.
29. 1928: The Irvine Ranch began producing dairy products, including milk and cheese.
30. 1929: The Great Depression impacted the agricultural industry, but the Irvine Ranch remained resilient.
31. 1930: The Irvine family invested in soil conservation and land management practices.
32. 1931: The Irvine Ranch hosted agricultural tours and educational programs.
33. 1932: The community of East Irvine continued to grow, with new schools and churches.
34. 1933: The Irvine family supported local relief efforts during the Great Depression.
35. 1934: The Irvine Ranch diversified its agricultural operations to include vegetable farming.
36. 1935: The Irvine family introduced crop rotation practices to maintain soil health.
37. 1936: The Irvine Ranch was featured in agricultural journals for its success and innovation.
38. 1937: The Irvine family invested in new water conservation techniques.
39. 1938: The Irvine Ranch weathered a significant flood impacting Orange County.
40. 1939: The Irvine Company began planning for future residential development on their land.
41. 1940: The Irvine Ranch supported the war effort during World War II by increasing food production.
42. 1941: The Irvine family established a community center for local residents.
43. 1942: The Irvine Ranch employed new pest control methods to protect their crops.
44. 1943: The Irvine family donated land for the construction of new public facilities.
45. 1944: The Irvine Ranch became a key supplier of agricultural products for the war effort.
46. 1945: The end of World War II brought new opportunities for growth and development in the area.
47. 1946: The Irvine Company began exploring the potential for urban development on their land.
48. 1947: The community of East Irvine saw an influx of new residents and businesses.
49. 1948: The Irvine family initiated plans to transform parts of their ranch into residential neighborhoods.
50. 1949: The Irvine Ranch was recognized as a model of successful agricultural and land management practices.

Here are the next 50 “Did You Know?” facts about Irvine for the period from 1900 to 1949:

51.. 1900: The Irvine Ranch was part of the original Spanish land grant, Rancho San Joaquin.
52. 1901: Agricultural production on the Irvine Ranch included large-scale grain farming.
53. 1902: James Irvine II implemented modern irrigation techniques to boost crop yields.
54. 1903: The Irvine Ranch was a key supplier of produce to the Los Angeles market.
55. 1904: The Irvine family constructed new farm buildings and infrastructure on their land.
56. 1905: The Irvine Ranch headquarters became a central hub for the community.
57. 1906: The Irvine Company began experimenting with new crop varieties to diversify their produce.
58. 1907: The community of Myford (later East Irvine) began to develop around the ranch headquarters.
59. 1908: The Irvine Ranch was known for its high-quality grain and bean production.
60. 1909: The Irvine family invested in livestock operations, including cattle and sheep.
61. 1910: The Irvine Ranch expanded its agricultural exports to other states.
62. 1911: Myford Elementary School opened to serve the children of the ranch workers.
63. 1912: The Irvine family focused on improving the infrastructure of their agricultural operations.
64. 1913: The Irvine Ranch supported local agricultural research and development initiatives.
65. 1914: The Irvine family played a key role in the establishment of the Orange County Farm Bureau.
66. 1915: The Irvine Ranch became a model of efficient and sustainable farming practices.
67. 1916: The Irvine family invested in community development projects, including schools and churches.
68. 1917: The Irvine Ranch provided essential food supplies to support the U.S. military during World War I.
69. 1918: The Irvine family hosted agricultural fairs to promote innovation in farming.
70. 1919: The Irvine Ranch expanded its crop production to include new varieties of fruits and vegetables.
71. 1920: The Irvine family established cooperative associations to help farmers market their produce.
72. 1921: The Irvine Ranch was recognized for its contributions to the local economy.
73. 1922: The Irvine Company began planning for future residential developments.
74. 1923: The Irvine family invested in new technologies to improve agricultural efficiency.
75. 1924: The Irvine Ranch was featured in national publications for its success in farming.
76. 1925: The Irvine family supported local education initiatives by funding scholarships and school programs.
77. 1926: The Irvine Ranch became a leading producer of citrus fruits in California.
78. 1927: The Irvine Company began developing plans for a master-planned community.
79. 1928: The Irvine Ranch expanded its dairy operations, producing milk and cheese for local markets.
80. 1929: The Irvine family weathered the economic challenges of the Great Depression.
81. 1930: The Irvine Ranch implemented soil conservation practices to maintain the health of their land.
82. 1931: The Irvine family supported community development projects, including parks and recreational facilities.
83. 1932: The Irvine Ranch diversified its agricultural operations to include livestock and vegetable farming.
84. 1933: The Irvine family played a key role in local relief efforts during the Great Depression.
85. 1934: The Irvine Ranch was recognized for its innovative farming techniques.
86. 1935: The Irvine family invested in new technologies to improve crop yields and efficiency.
87. 1936: The Irvine Ranch hosted educational tours and agricultural demonstrations.
88. 1937: The Irvine family supported local cultural and educational initiatives.
89. 1938: The Irvine Ranch became a key supplier of food to local and regional markets.
90. 1939: The Irvine Company began planning for the development of residential communities on their land.
91. 1940: The Irvine Ranch supported the war effort during World War II by increasing agricultural production.
92. 1941: The Irvine family established community centers and recreational facilities for local residents.
93. 1942: The Irvine Ranch implemented pest control measures to protect their crops.
94. 1943: The Irvine family donated land for the construction of public schools and facilities.
95. 1944: The Irvine Ranch played a key role in supporting the U.S. war effort by providing essential food supplies.
96. 1945: The end of World War II brought new opportunities for growth and development in the Irvine area.
97. 1946: The Irvine Company began exploring the potential for urban development on their land.
98. 1947: The community of East Irvine saw significant growth and development.
99. 1948: The Irvine family initiated plans to transform parts of their ranch into residential neighborhoods.
100. 1949: The Irvine Ranch was recognized as a model of successful agricultural and land management practices.