Howe-Waffle House and Carriage House
Howe-Waffle House and Carriage House, Victorian medical residence in Santa Ana, United States.
The Queen Anne style house features an ornate exterior with detailed woodwork, steep rooflines, and a prominent carriage house at 120 Civic Center Drive West.
Built in 1889, this residence belonged to Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle, the first female physician in Orange County who delivered over 1000 babies during her career.
The house layout reflects Victorian social structures with separate spaces for men and women, including formal dining rooms and sitting areas for entertainment.
The Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society opens the medical museum for public tours six times per year at scheduled dates.
The house contains an original speaker tube system connecting different floors, which functioned as an early intercom for communication between rooms.
Location: Santa Ana
GPS coordinates: 33.75056,-117.86556
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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