The Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle House and Medical Museum 120 West Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92701
About the Business
The Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle House and Medical Museum is a unique institution located at 120 West Civic Center Drive in Santa Ana, California. This historic house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as a California Historic Point of Interest, and as a landmark building on the City of Santa Ana's Historic Register.
The house was once owned by Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle, a pioneering female physician in the early 20th century. The museum showcases the history of medicine and healthcare in Santa Ana, as well as the life and work of Dr. Howe-Waffle. Visitors can explore the beautifully preserved rooms of the house and learn about the advancements in medical science during Dr. Howe-Waffle's time.
The Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle House and Medical Museum is not only a fascinating tourist attraction but also a valuable educational resource. It tells the story of a remarkable woman and her contributions to the field of medicine. Don't miss the opportunity to visit this historic landmark and learn about the saving of a house and the beginning of a society.
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120 W Civic Center Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92701, United States
Reviews
"Beautiful house, excellent open house tour by very knowledgeable and friendly volunteers. A fascinating history of the local area. AND they served cookies and tea after! You'll have to visit their website to find dates."
"4/5 since it was a mostly positive mix! Our tour went longer than we planned (we dropped out around the 90min mark, looked like 2hrs total) and was focused on clothing and the building history more than the medical side - which was a bummer since this is the only permanent medical museum in southern California we could find. But overall everyone was very kind, they even set out tea and cookies for the end of the tour, and were dressed lovely. Would go again, but with a very different set of expectations and goals. Victorian historians looking for a low key tour will really enjoy it, doctors with tight schedules might instead make plans to leave southern California for a more serious medicine museum."
"Very interesting, lovely and extensive collection. Very knowledgeable volunteers that obviously love what they do. It was a very large group so may have flowed easier and faster if split into 2 groups like upstairs/downstairs."
"Great tour if you're into history."
"Amazing to see a historic home so well maintained. The authentic furnishings, which are all donated, make for an interesting tour when you realize you are viewing and touching items which are over 100 years old. Dr Waffle's medical equipment was educational. Best part of our tour with Tina was learning about the fundraising events throughout the year. What fun and all for a good cause. Preserving history~"
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