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NO. 205 MODJESKA'S HOME - Famous as the home of Madame Modjeska, one of the world's greatest actresses, the house was designed by Stanford White in 1888 and built on property called the 'Forest of Arden.' Sold soon after her retirement, it remains a monument to the woman who contributed immeasurably to the cultural life of Orange County.
Location
29042 Modjeska Canyon, Silverado ~~OR~~ Modjeska Canyon, 500 ft E of intersection of Modjeska Canyon Rd and Harding Canyon Rd, 8 mi NE of El Toro ~~OR~~ See notes below.
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Notes
The state plaque is located on the SW corner of Modjeska Canyon and Olive Hill Rd., across the street from the County Fire Station. The gate to the Modjeska House Driveway is located at 17362 Olive Hill Road.
NO. 205 MODJESKA'S HOME - Marker
NO. 205 MODJESKA'S HOME - State Plaque
NO. 205 MODJESKA'S HOME - Park Sign at Driveway to Modjeska House
NO. 205 MODJESKA'S HOME - Driveway Gates With Modjeska's Monogram, "HM".
NO. 205 MODJESKA'S HOME - Main House
NO. 205 MODJESKA'S HOME - Guest Houst
NO. 205 MODJESKA'S HOME - Road Sign