John Rains House
National Register of Historic Places 75-428
8810 Hemlock
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
909-989-4970
http://www.sbcounty.gov/museum/branches/rains.htm
Tues-Sat: 10a-3p
Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
This National Register site is the restored 1860 ranch residence of John and Maria Merced Rains. The Rains House was built in 1860 by Ohio brick masons from bricks made by Joseph Mullaly from the red clay on the site. Its flat roof was waterproofed by tar from the brea pits in Los Angeles.
An open flume carried water from springs through the kitchen, into the patio, and under the house to the orchard, thereby providing cooling for the structure. The original house had an entry hall, a parlor, and three bedrooms in the front, with a patio area flanked by a dining room, a kitchen, a padré’s room, and two guest rooms. It is one of the oldest fired brick structures still standing in San Bernardino County.
John Rains planted 160 acres of vines in 1859. Wine and brandy made at Cucamonga gained wide popularity. An earlier small vineyard and winery is said to date back to 1839, thus establishing the claim that Cucamonga has the oldest commercial winery in the state.
The Casa de Rancho Cucamonga Historical Society was organized to assist in the restoration, maintenance, and furnishing of the John Rains House in keeping with its 1860 origin. Docents welcome guests when the house is open to the public.
A branch of the San Bernardino County Museum.
Contact the Historical Society for latest information.
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Sunday, January 2, 2011
Big Bear Valley Historical Museum, Big Bear City
The Big Bear Valley Historical (Eleanor Abbott) Museum
Northeast end of Big Bear City Park off Greenway Drive, just east of the airport
Big Bear City, CA 92314
909-585-8100
http://www.bigbearhistory.org/museum.htm
Memorial Day weekend in May, through the second weekend of October
Sat-Sun, Weds and Monday Holidays: - 10a-4p
Once at the park entrance, follow the driveway as it curves left into the parking lot. After parking, cross the footbridge and follow the sidewalk, to the right, into the museum entrance.
The Big Bear Valley Historical Society is an organization of people dedicated to preserving the rich history of the area and promoting an appreciation of its colorful and diverse heritage.
In addition to hosting historical tours and featured speakers, the Society operates a Historical Museum with an extensive collection of artifacts, featuring exhibits from the indigenous Serrano Indians, the gold mining era, cowboys and cattle ranching, logging, fox farming and early winter sports.
Museum grounds include:
The old Big Bear City Community Market
Historic Cienega Largo Log Cabin
1900's Shay Meadow Cabin
Old mule barn
Contact the Museum for latest information.
Northeast end of Big Bear City Park off Greenway Drive, just east of the airport
Big Bear City, CA 92314
909-585-8100
http://www.bigbearhistory.org/museum.htm
Memorial Day weekend in May, through the second weekend of October
Sat-Sun, Weds and Monday Holidays: - 10a-4p
Once at the park entrance, follow the driveway as it curves left into the parking lot. After parking, cross the footbridge and follow the sidewalk, to the right, into the museum entrance.
The Big Bear Valley Historical Society is an organization of people dedicated to preserving the rich history of the area and promoting an appreciation of its colorful and diverse heritage.
In addition to hosting historical tours and featured speakers, the Society operates a Historical Museum with an extensive collection of artifacts, featuring exhibits from the indigenous Serrano Indians, the gold mining era, cowboys and cattle ranching, logging, fox farming and early winter sports.
Museum grounds include:
The old Big Bear City Community Market
Historic Cienega Largo Log Cabin
1900's Shay Meadow Cabin
Old mule barn
Contact the Museum for latest information.
La Casa Primera, Pomona
La Casa Primera
1569 N. Park Ave
Pomona, CA 91768
909-623-2198
http://www.pomonahistorical.org/primera/
Sun: 2p-5p
Closed Easter, Memorial Day, Labor Day and Thanksgiving weekends.
Don Ygnacio selected the present site for his first dwelling and built the La Casa Primera in 1837. It was the first home built in this locality. Like other homes of the period its thick walls were made of adobe brick. The Palomares family lived here for seventeen years until they moved to their new adobe home, now known as Adobe de Palomares.
Subsequently various families occupied La Casa until 1973 when it was purchased by the Historical Society and restored, in a joint effort with the City of Pomona, to what it looked like in the late 1800's. The Historical Society of Pomona Valley, Inc. has furnished many of the rooms of La Casa with authenic Ninteenth Century furnishings for viewing by the public. After many alternations and additions the home still stands today as a lasting memorial to those bold and adventuresome pioneers who settled this area.
The Barbara Greenwood Kindergarten, 332 West McKinley Avenue, is also part of the historic complex at Park and McKinley. It was built in 1908, and housed the first kindergarten class in the city. It is on the National Registry of Historic Places and is a contributing structure in the Hacienda Park Historic District.
Miss Greenwood was a pioneer in the field of kindergarten and supervision of training for teachers as well as being well known for her contributions in the field of parent education. She was a dynamic leader who assumed numerous leadership roles in local, state, national, and international organizations interested in the early education of young children.
Contact the Historical Society of Pomona Valley for latest information.
1569 N. Park Ave
Pomona, CA 91768
909-623-2198
http://www.pomonahistorical.org/primera/
Sun: 2p-5p
Closed Easter, Memorial Day, Labor Day and Thanksgiving weekends.
Don Ygnacio selected the present site for his first dwelling and built the La Casa Primera in 1837. It was the first home built in this locality. Like other homes of the period its thick walls were made of adobe brick. The Palomares family lived here for seventeen years until they moved to their new adobe home, now known as Adobe de Palomares.
Subsequently various families occupied La Casa until 1973 when it was purchased by the Historical Society and restored, in a joint effort with the City of Pomona, to what it looked like in the late 1800's. The Historical Society of Pomona Valley, Inc. has furnished many of the rooms of La Casa with authenic Ninteenth Century furnishings for viewing by the public. After many alternations and additions the home still stands today as a lasting memorial to those bold and adventuresome pioneers who settled this area.
The Barbara Greenwood Kindergarten, 332 West McKinley Avenue, is also part of the historic complex at Park and McKinley. It was built in 1908, and housed the first kindergarten class in the city. It is on the National Registry of Historic Places and is a contributing structure in the Hacienda Park Historic District.
Miss Greenwood was a pioneer in the field of kindergarten and supervision of training for teachers as well as being well known for her contributions in the field of parent education. She was a dynamic leader who assumed numerous leadership roles in local, state, national, and international organizations interested in the early education of young children.
Contact the Historical Society of Pomona Valley for latest information.
Ontario Heritage, Ontario
Ontario Heritage
P.O. Box 1
Ontario, CA 91762
909-229-0772
http://www.ontarioheritage.org
The mission of Ontario Heritage, a nonprofit advocacy organization, is to protect, preserve, and promote the historical environment and cultural heritage of their Model Colony.
They plan activities and events throughout the year that showcase the City's resources and educate the community.
They host a number of walking tours (some with additional dramatic presentations) of local historic homes and special Ontario places such as the Bellevue Cemetery and Downtown.
Contact Ontario Heritage for latest information.
P.O. Box 1
Ontario, CA 91762
909-229-0772
http://www.ontarioheritage.org
The mission of Ontario Heritage, a nonprofit advocacy organization, is to protect, preserve, and promote the historical environment and cultural heritage of their Model Colony.
They plan activities and events throughout the year that showcase the City's resources and educate the community.
They host a number of walking tours (some with additional dramatic presentations) of local historic homes and special Ontario places such as the Bellevue Cemetery and Downtown.
Contact Ontario Heritage for latest information.
Upland Heritage, Upland
Upland Heritage
http://www.uplandheritage.org/
Upland Heritage promotes historic preservation and restoration in the city of Upland.
They host walking tours of local historic homes, and host period-specific events.
Contact Upland Heritage for latest information.
http://www.uplandheritage.org/
Upland Heritage promotes historic preservation and restoration in the city of Upland.
They host walking tours of local historic homes, and host period-specific events.
Contact Upland Heritage for latest information.
Pomona Ebell Museum of History, Pomona
Pomona Ebell Museum of History
Historic Ebell Club Building
585 E. Holt Ave (at Caswell Street)
Pomona, CA
909-623-2198
http://www.pomonahistorical.org/ebell/
Weds-Fri: 1p-5p
Contact the Museum or the Historical Society of Pomona Valley for latest information.
Historic Ebell Club Building
585 E. Holt Ave (at Caswell Street)
Pomona, CA
909-623-2198
http://www.pomonahistorical.org/ebell/
Weds-Fri: 1p-5p
Contact the Museum or the Historical Society of Pomona Valley for latest information.
Campo de Cahuenga, North Hollywood
Campo de Cahuenga
3919 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91604
818-763-7651
http://www.campodecahuenga.com
Sat: 11a-3p
The Campo site is currently closed for renovations, now nearly complete. Visit their site for re-opening information in the near future. Despite the closure, they still do the signing reenactment each January.
The Campo de Cahuenga is a place of celebrations. Each January, for more than half a century the events of 1847 are celebrated anew. In a reenactment of the signing of a document by representatives of Mexico and the United States that became known as the Treaty of Cahuenga, signatures of General Andres Pico and Lt. Col. John C. Fremont ended hostilities in the state, creating Peace with Honor. In two years, without first becoming a U.S. territory, California was fast-tracked into the Union. Manifest Destiny was realized. We were one nation from sea to shining sea. All Californians became one people-Americans. To this day, Campo de Cahuenga is a place for celebrating our multi-cultural contributions.
An adobe-like museum building dedicated by Los Angeles in 1951 serves the Campo today. Outside, a display of the latest excavation of the original adobe is on view, one that extends under busy Lankershim Boulevard. All around are the footprints of history. Native Tongva peoples knew this site at the strategic ford of the Los Angeles River. The first Californios walked here. Missionaries, rancheros, gold seekers, pioneers crossed paths here. The Butterfield Stagecoach once stopped at the Campo. A Civil War encampment was erected here. By stepping into Campo de Cahuenga today, visitors become the newest chapter in the hallowed Campo legacy.
Managed by the Campo de Cahuenga Historical Memorial Association under the auspices of the Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation for future generations.
The Campo de Cahuenga story is told in art and architecture at the Metro Rail Universal Station on the Red Line, directly adjacent to the Campo. Learn about the artists' visions here. http://www.metro.net/about_us/metroart/ma_mrrlumg.htm
For more information and photos on the Campo, visit the Los Angeles County Department of Recreation and Parks website: http://www.laparks.org/dos/historic/campo.htm
Contact the Campo for its latest information.
3919 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91604
818-763-7651
http://www.campodecahuenga.com
Sat: 11a-3p
The Campo site is currently closed for renovations, now nearly complete. Visit their site for re-opening information in the near future. Despite the closure, they still do the signing reenactment each January.
The Campo de Cahuenga is a place of celebrations. Each January, for more than half a century the events of 1847 are celebrated anew. In a reenactment of the signing of a document by representatives of Mexico and the United States that became known as the Treaty of Cahuenga, signatures of General Andres Pico and Lt. Col. John C. Fremont ended hostilities in the state, creating Peace with Honor. In two years, without first becoming a U.S. territory, California was fast-tracked into the Union. Manifest Destiny was realized. We were one nation from sea to shining sea. All Californians became one people-Americans. To this day, Campo de Cahuenga is a place for celebrating our multi-cultural contributions.
An adobe-like museum building dedicated by Los Angeles in 1951 serves the Campo today. Outside, a display of the latest excavation of the original adobe is on view, one that extends under busy Lankershim Boulevard. All around are the footprints of history. Native Tongva peoples knew this site at the strategic ford of the Los Angeles River. The first Californios walked here. Missionaries, rancheros, gold seekers, pioneers crossed paths here. The Butterfield Stagecoach once stopped at the Campo. A Civil War encampment was erected here. By stepping into Campo de Cahuenga today, visitors become the newest chapter in the hallowed Campo legacy.
Managed by the Campo de Cahuenga Historical Memorial Association under the auspices of the Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation for future generations.
The Campo de Cahuenga story is told in art and architecture at the Metro Rail Universal Station on the Red Line, directly adjacent to the Campo. Learn about the artists' visions here. http://www.metro.net/about_us/metroart/ma_mrrlumg.htm
For more information and photos on the Campo, visit the Los Angeles County Department of Recreation and Parks website: http://www.laparks.org/dos/historic/campo.htm
Contact the Campo for its latest information.
Chinatown Heritage & Visitors Center, Los Angeles
Chinatown Heritage & Visitors Center
411 Bernard Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
323-222-0856
http://www.chssc.org/chsscpage.shtml
Sun: 12p-4:30p
The Chinese Historical Society of Southern California was founded in 1975. It's aim is to discover and share Chinese-American history. In 1995, the Society moved into these two Victorian houses (see top picture), built in 1886 and 1888 by Philip Fritz, an emigrant from Alsace (German/French border region), for his family.
Today, the Visitors Center shows the history of the Chinese in Southern California. On display are also artifacts from the archaeological dig performed during excavations for the Metro Red line at Union Station (the location of Los Angeles' original Chinatown).
Archive Room: The research collection includes manuscripts, photographs, artifacts, as well as tapes and transcripts from a Chinatown oral history project.
The bookstore stocks volumes on local and national Chinese-American history.
Historical Tour of New Chinatown
Chinatown was relocated in 1938 to its present location from the area where Union Station is now. The Chinese Historical Society of Southern California offers docent guided historical tour of the New Chinatown.
A tour can be anywhere from 1 hour to 6 hours. It is dependent on the availability of our volunteer docents. The cost is $5 per adult and $3 per student for a group tour of up to 2 hours. There is a minimum of 10 person required in a group tour. Please call for appointment, 323.222.0856.
If you prefer to go on a self guided tour you can pick up a self-guided walking historic trail. The brochure is Angels Walk LA prepared by MTA. It is free.
Chinese Historical Society of Southern California also offers a number of educational programs located at different venues throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Visit their website for current events.
Contact the Historical Society for its latest information.
411 Bernard Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
323-222-0856
http://www.chssc.org/chsscpage.shtml
Sun: 12p-4:30p
The Chinese Historical Society of Southern California was founded in 1975. It's aim is to discover and share Chinese-American history. In 1995, the Society moved into these two Victorian houses (see top picture), built in 1886 and 1888 by Philip Fritz, an emigrant from Alsace (German/French border region), for his family.
Today, the Visitors Center shows the history of the Chinese in Southern California. On display are also artifacts from the archaeological dig performed during excavations for the Metro Red line at Union Station (the location of Los Angeles' original Chinatown).
Archive Room: The research collection includes manuscripts, photographs, artifacts, as well as tapes and transcripts from a Chinatown oral history project.
The bookstore stocks volumes on local and national Chinese-American history.
Historical Tour of New Chinatown
Chinatown was relocated in 1938 to its present location from the area where Union Station is now. The Chinese Historical Society of Southern California offers docent guided historical tour of the New Chinatown.
A tour can be anywhere from 1 hour to 6 hours. It is dependent on the availability of our volunteer docents. The cost is $5 per adult and $3 per student for a group tour of up to 2 hours. There is a minimum of 10 person required in a group tour. Please call for appointment, 323.222.0856.
If you prefer to go on a self guided tour you can pick up a self-guided walking historic trail. The brochure is Angels Walk LA prepared by MTA. It is free.
Chinese Historical Society of Southern California also offers a number of educational programs located at different venues throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Visit their website for current events.
Contact the Historical Society for its latest information.
Alhambra Historical Society Museum, Alhambra
Alhambra Historical Society Museum
1550 West Alhambra Road (Corner of Bushnell)
Alhambra, CA 91802
626-300-8845
http://www.cityofalhambra.org/government/Parks_Recreation/Parks/historical_society.html
Thurs: 2p-4p
Second and Fourth Sunday: 2p-4p
Free
The Society commemorates historical events and honors persons who have played a particular role in Alhambra's history. Through the years taped interviews were recorded with long-time residents and descendants of Alhambra's pioneers to preserve an oral history of the city and its residents. In these endeavors the Society promotes historical education and the development of civic pride.
The objectives of this Society shall be to encourage and promote the research and study of history in its relation to the population and development of Alhambra and the surrounding San Gabriel Valley; as an archival and educational organization to collect, classify, publish and disseminate historical information, data and facts; to locate, restore, mark and preserve historical places and structures worthy of recognition; to acquire by gifts, bequests, purchase or otherwise real and personal property and interest therein and hold, use, lease, sell, convey and otherwise dispose of the same.
The Society also hosts off-site educational programs.
Contact the Historical Society for its latest information.
1550 West Alhambra Road (Corner of Bushnell)
Alhambra, CA 91802
626-300-8845
http://www.cityofalhambra.org/government/Parks_Recreation/Parks/historical_society.html
Thurs: 2p-4p
Second and Fourth Sunday: 2p-4p
Free
The Society commemorates historical events and honors persons who have played a particular role in Alhambra's history. Through the years taped interviews were recorded with long-time residents and descendants of Alhambra's pioneers to preserve an oral history of the city and its residents. In these endeavors the Society promotes historical education and the development of civic pride.
The objectives of this Society shall be to encourage and promote the research and study of history in its relation to the population and development of Alhambra and the surrounding San Gabriel Valley; as an archival and educational organization to collect, classify, publish and disseminate historical information, data and facts; to locate, restore, mark and preserve historical places and structures worthy of recognition; to acquire by gifts, bequests, purchase or otherwise real and personal property and interest therein and hold, use, lease, sell, convey and otherwise dispose of the same.
The Society also hosts off-site educational programs.
Contact the Historical Society for its latest information.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Whitaker-Jaynes Estate and the Bacon House Museums, Buena Park
Whitaker-Jaynes Estate Park
Home to the Whitaker-Jaynes and Bacon Historic House Museums
6631 Beach Blvd
Buena Park, CA 90621
714-562-3570 or 714-521-1887
http://www.historicalsociety.org/pages/tours.asp
The Whitaker-Jaynes and Bacon House Museums are open to the public by the Buena Park Historical Society, FREE of charge. Call for appointment or for current hours.
The story of the Whitaker-Jaynes House coincides with the history and development of Buena Park. The House was built for Andrew W. Whitaker when he arrived from Indiana in 1887.
The Bacon House was built about 1884 by an unknown squatter in a remote area of Abel Stearn's Rancho Los Coyotes. The Bacon House is a rare surviving example of the single wall method of construction. The house is furnished with many original Bacon Family heirlooms.
Both house museums are furnished much as they would have been at the turn of the century and are open to the public by the Buena Park Historical Society.
These homes are at the center of the newly formed Historic District between the Stage Stop Hotel and the First Congregational Church.
Contact the Historical Society for its latest information.
Home to the Whitaker-Jaynes and Bacon Historic House Museums
6631 Beach Blvd
Buena Park, CA 90621
714-562-3570 or 714-521-1887
http://www.historicalsociety.org/pages/tours.asp
The Whitaker-Jaynes and Bacon House Museums are open to the public by the Buena Park Historical Society, FREE of charge. Call for appointment or for current hours.
The story of the Whitaker-Jaynes House coincides with the history and development of Buena Park. The House was built for Andrew W. Whitaker when he arrived from Indiana in 1887.
The Bacon House was built about 1884 by an unknown squatter in a remote area of Abel Stearn's Rancho Los Coyotes. The Bacon House is a rare surviving example of the single wall method of construction. The house is furnished with many original Bacon Family heirlooms.
Both house museums are furnished much as they would have been at the turn of the century and are open to the public by the Buena Park Historical Society.
These homes are at the center of the newly formed Historic District between the Stage Stop Hotel and the First Congregational Church.
Contact the Historical Society for its latest information.
Arcadia Historical Museum, Arcadia
The Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum
380 West Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91006
626-574-5440
http://www.ci.arcadia.ca.us/home/index.asp?page=815
Tues-Sat: 10a-4p
Closed major holidays
Free admission
The museum presents educational and historical exhibitions and events about the community of Arcadia.
The permanent exhibit space the chronological history of Arcadia from the Tongva period through the 1950s.
The collections are rotated in and out of the Museum’s many exhibit spaces. The Museum holds many treasures from Arcadia’s past, including artifacts from Elias “Lucky” Baldwin and Anita Baldwin, the Santa Anita Racetrack, the World War I Balloon School and much more.
The collecting of Arcadia’s artifacts was begun by the Arcadia Historical Society, which was established in 1952. The Museum houses the Historical Society’s artifacts as well as the City’s artifacts.
In addition to Featured Exhibits, the museum offers Hands on History for Families, Adult Learning Series, Arcadia Veterans Local History Room, educational opportunities for children and youth. Also, there are special Exhibits located Around the City at various city buildings (see their website for details).
Contact the Museum for latest information.
380 West Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91006
626-574-5440
http://www.ci.arcadia.ca.us/home/index.asp?page=815
Tues-Sat: 10a-4p
Closed major holidays
Free admission
The museum presents educational and historical exhibitions and events about the community of Arcadia.
The permanent exhibit space the chronological history of Arcadia from the Tongva period through the 1950s.
The collections are rotated in and out of the Museum’s many exhibit spaces. The Museum holds many treasures from Arcadia’s past, including artifacts from Elias “Lucky” Baldwin and Anita Baldwin, the Santa Anita Racetrack, the World War I Balloon School and much more.
The collecting of Arcadia’s artifacts was begun by the Arcadia Historical Society, which was established in 1952. The Museum houses the Historical Society’s artifacts as well as the City’s artifacts.
In addition to Featured Exhibits, the museum offers Hands on History for Families, Adult Learning Series, Arcadia Veterans Local History Room, educational opportunities for children and youth. Also, there are special Exhibits located Around the City at various city buildings (see their website for details).
Contact the Museum for latest information.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Centinela Adobe Complex, Inglewood
Centinela Adobe Complex
7634 Midfield Avenue
Inglewood, CA 90045
310-649-6272
http://www.cityofinglewood.org/depts/rec/centinela_adobe/default.asp
http://www.histsocentvalley.org/
Sun 2p-4p
Weekday Tours are by appointment, call 310-671-2075 or 310-677-2067
The Historical Society of the Centinela Valley in cooperation with the City of Inglewood Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department maintains the Centinela Adobe Complex.
Among the landmarks are the Centinela Valley Adobe built in 1834 by Ignacio Machado, the Daniel Freeman Land Office built in 1887, and the Centinela Valley Heritage (Walter Haskell) and Research Center.
Through mementos from the 1888 Freeman mansion, more than 10,000 photographs, books and other memorabilia chronicling the evolution of Centinela Valley are available for exploration by generations to come. The name Centinela Valley evolved from the name Centinela Ranch when ranching activities were ending.
Contact the Adobe or Historical Society for more information.
7634 Midfield Avenue
Inglewood, CA 90045
310-649-6272
http://www.cityofinglewood.org/depts/rec/centinela_adobe/default.asp
http://www.histsocentvalley.org/
Sun 2p-4p
Weekday Tours are by appointment, call 310-671-2075 or 310-677-2067
The Historical Society of the Centinela Valley in cooperation with the City of Inglewood Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department maintains the Centinela Adobe Complex.
Among the landmarks are the Centinela Valley Adobe built in 1834 by Ignacio Machado, the Daniel Freeman Land Office built in 1887, and the Centinela Valley Heritage (Walter Haskell) and Research Center.
Through mementos from the 1888 Freeman mansion, more than 10,000 photographs, books and other memorabilia chronicling the evolution of Centinela Valley are available for exploration by generations to come. The name Centinela Valley evolved from the name Centinela Ranch when ranching activities were ending.
Contact the Adobe or Historical Society for more information.
El Monte Historical Museum, El Monte
El Monte Historical Society Museum
3150 N. Tyler Avenue
El Monte, CA 91731
626-444-3813, 626-580-2232
http://www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/citygov/museum/museum.html
Tues-Fri: 10a-4p
Sun: 1p-3p
Free, donations welcome
City of El Monte - 'the end of the Santa Fe Trail.' History museum with art, archives, glass, furniture, household furnishings. Contains artifacts, photos and furnishings from the early history of the town.
Located in a building that formerly housed the town's library, the museum depicts area history through period furniture, clothing, household items, and old photographs. There is also an early 1900's schoolroom and a Victorian parlor.
Contact the museum for its latest information.
3150 N. Tyler Avenue
El Monte, CA 91731
626-444-3813, 626-580-2232
http://www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/citygov/museum/museum.html
Tues-Fri: 10a-4p
Sun: 1p-3p
Free, donations welcome
City of El Monte - 'the end of the Santa Fe Trail.' History museum with art, archives, glass, furniture, household furnishings. Contains artifacts, photos and furnishings from the early history of the town.
Located in a building that formerly housed the town's library, the museum depicts area history through period furniture, clothing, household items, and old photographs. There is also an early 1900's schoolroom and a Victorian parlor.
Contact the museum for its latest information.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Costa Mesa Historical Society Museum, Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa Historical Society Museum and Library
1870 Anaheim Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
949-631-5918
http://www.costamesahistory.org/
Thurs-Fri: 10a-3p, also by appointment
Their collection of local history includes natural and man-made objects, photographs, maps, newspapers and other periodicals, oral history videos and recordings, published and unpublished works.
Their permanent exhibits include:
- Early periods of the native inhabitants from 2500BC to the 1870s
- Early communities of the farming period from the 1880s to the 1930s
- The modern history from homesteading to city incorporation and development, including the Santa Ana Army Air Base from World War II
Related: Diego Sepulveda Adobe.
Contact the museum for its lastest information.
1870 Anaheim Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
949-631-5918
http://www.costamesahistory.org/
Thurs-Fri: 10a-3p, also by appointment
Their collection of local history includes natural and man-made objects, photographs, maps, newspapers and other periodicals, oral history videos and recordings, published and unpublished works.
Their permanent exhibits include:
- Early periods of the native inhabitants from 2500BC to the 1870s
- Early communities of the farming period from the 1880s to the 1930s
- The modern history from homesteading to city incorporation and development, including the Santa Ana Army Air Base from World War II
Related: Diego Sepulveda Adobe.
Contact the museum for its lastest information.
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