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The Square

The Clock
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The clock was mounted on a building that offered information, tours, and gifts. That building was in the middle of the square, directly opposite the water tower.


Heritage Square (established 1991)   •  Between 7th & 8th, and A & B Streets, Oxnard, California   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 30 November 2010)   •  (photo taken 10:06:30 Saturday 9 October 2010)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #100630_8679BCX
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Aerial Shot
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An un-dated aerial shot of the square under construction. This shot was on display on the entry wall of the Heritage Hall building.


Heritage Square (established 1991)   •  Between 7th & 8th, and A & B Streets, Oxnard, California   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 30 November 2010)   •  (photo taken 10:17:55 Saturday 9 October 2010)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #101755_8710BCX
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Pathway In
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One of four pathways in, each in mid block. This one was on 7th Street. Note the woman at the far end of this shot dressed in a period costume.


Heritage Square (established 1991)   •  Between 7th & 8th, and A & B Streets, Oxnard, California   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 30 November 2010)   •  (photo taken 10:02:58 Saturday 9 October 2010)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #100258_8669BCX
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Roses
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The entire square was laid out like a mid-1800s garden. Roses and other flowers were everywhere. All the bushes and trees were neatly pruned and smartly sculpted.


Heritage Square (established 1991)   •  Between 7th & 8th, and A & B Streets, Oxnard, California   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 30 November 2010)   •  (photo taken 10:03:25 Saturday 9 October 2010)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #100325_8671BCX
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View Back
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The view looking back towards downtown Oxnard. 7th Street crossed the path at the end of the square. Beyond that a pedestrian path continued until it met 5th Street two blocks distant.


Heritage Square (established 1991)   •  Between 7th & 8th, and A & B Streets, Oxnard, California   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 30 November 2010)   •  (photo taken 10:03:30 Saturday 9 October 2010)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #100330_8672BCX
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Pfeiler Ranch Water Tower
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Built 1877, this water tower was originally located on the Pfeiler Ranch property. Only the vertical slats of the 3,000 gallon tank were part of the original structure. It now stands in the center of Heritage Square.


Heritage Square (established 1991)   •  Between 7th & 8th, and A & B Streets, Oxnard, California   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 30 November 2010)   •  (photo taken 10:05:28 Saturday 9 October 2010)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #100528_8677BCX
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A Shed
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A gardener's shed was created in a style to match the look of the entire square.


Heritage Square (established 1991)   •  Between 7th & 8th, and A & B Streets, Oxnard, California   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 30 November 2010)   •  (photo taken 10:08:05 Saturday 9 October 2010)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #100805_8680BCX
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Main Plaza
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The Main Plaza near the center of the square was surrounded by four imposing old buildings. To the right was the Laurent/McGrath House, and to the left was Heritage Square Hall.


Heritage Square (established 1991)   •  Between 7th & 8th, and A & B Streets, Oxnard, California   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 30 November 2010)   •  (photo taken 10:08:31 Saturday 9 October 2010)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #100831_8681BCX
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Parking Lots
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Parking lots wrapped around the 8th Street end of Heritage Square. Because the square was surrounded on three sides with diagonal street parking, and because internal parking consumed at least a quarter of the square, there was parking for over 100 cars.


Heritage Square (established 1991)   •  Between 7th & 8th, and A & B Streets, Oxnard, California   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 30 November 2010)   •  (photo taken 10:13:18 Saturday 9 October 2010)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #101318_8697BCX
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A Street Entry
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The entry to Heritage Square from the parking lot on the B Street side. Note that the square contained a theater, restaurants, a bar, a gift shop, and many offices.


Heritage Square (established 1991)   •  Between 7th & 8th, and A & B Streets, Oxnard, California   •  (Photo posted Tuesday 30 November 2010)   •  (photo taken 10:34:41 Saturday 9 October 2010)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #103441_8738BCX
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