This virtual cache is at the little known Susanna Bixby-Bryant Ranch House Museum and Botanic Garden located in Yorba Linda. It is in its 25th year of being recognized on the U.S. Register of Historic Places. It can be accessed Only on the 1st Saturday of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and is closed all holidays, including Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. A donation/admission of $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for children is requested. Phone (714)694-0235 if you want to check whether the museum is open. It is run by a staff of very friendly volunteers.
Note: We will attempt to keep you informed of any dates that the museum may NOT be open and that are NOT regularly scheduled holidays. However, it would be best for you to phone the museum at the above number for confirmation before you plan your visit.
UPDATED 09/17/2022 -- As of this date, THE MUSEUM IS NOW OPEN on a regular schedule -- but ONLY ON THE 1ST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH (hence the name change from "Only on Sunday"!).
Plan to spend an hour or more at this hidden gem. The museum is in a restored ranch house and includes displays ranging from a mastodon jawbone to old medical equipment to local historical artifacts and photos. Changing exhibits have included World War II memorabilia, wedding gowns from 100 years ago, and ladies hats and undergarments.
The clue answers may be found in or on displays, plaques, signs, or other items located throughout the house or garden. These clue answers will not spell anything, but they will be used as a "password" that you MUST send to us by clicking on our profile name found under the cache title above, click on "Send Message" on the profile page, and include in your e-mail the "password" that you assembled by answering the 17 questions. If we DO NOT receive your e-mail within a week of your posting a find, your log WILL be deleted.
There is a lot of history here—have fun exploring!!
Here are the locations and clues:
1. N33 52.494 W117 42.527
What year was this building built? Write down the 3rd digit.
2. N33 52.504 W117 42.513
What year was Susanna Bixby Bryant born? Write down the 3rd digit.
3. Walk SSE 25 feet and enter the building.
How many minutes before the hour does the clock show?
4. In what field did Julia Foss Corbit win a prize? Write down the first letter.
5. Who lived in the house from 1927 to 1956? Write down the first letter of their last name.
6. What year did restoration of the building begin? Write down the last digit of the year.
7. How much can a demijohn hold? Write down the first digit.
8. What was the distance between the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Gardens and the Ranch Headquarters?
9. Who did Dr. Cochran see on Jan. 12, 1943 at noon? Write down the first letter of the last name.
10. Where was the oven made? Write down the first letter of the city’s name.
11. What year was the Ruud water heater made? Write down the last digit.
12. What is the framed wreath made of? Use the first letter.
13. Fay R. Spangler was the architect for the Yorba Linda School. When was it erected? Write down the last digit of the year.
14. N33 52.497 W117 42.506
How many legs are on the three-legged cauldron?
15. Who was the first director/curator of this museum from 1997 to 2003. Write down the first letter of her last name.
16. N33 52.495 W117 42.501
What is the common name for Epilobium Canum (2 words)? Write down the first letter of the second word.
17. N33 52.503 W117 42.505
What was the original number of acres of the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Gardens? Write down the 1st digit.