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Santa Ana, CA  Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle House and Medical Museum - 1889 home of a pioneering woman doctor The Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle House and Medical Museum was built in 1889, but slated for demolition in 1974. Dr. Willella, as she was known, worked up until her death at age 74 (in 1924) at the bedside of a patient. The Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society was created to save this impressive Queen-Anne Victorian home-office of one of Orange County's first female physicians. The house was moved a few blocks away and took 10 years to restore to its original grandeur. The house is on the National Register of Historic Places as well as state and local historic registries. For more information and current photos, visit www.SantaAnaHistory.com. Donations for maintenance are always needed and appreciated. The Society is an all-volunteer, 501c3 non-profit organization. |
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