La Mesa History Center Newsletters

Lookout Ave. Volume 14, Number 3

Issue includes announcements for the annual LMHS Ice Cream Social, plant and white elephant sales, a museum exhibit on the 1950s, new member listings, board election results, landmark preservation updates, and an obituary for Ruth McKinney. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 15 Issue 1

Issue includes articles about Mills Act preservation agreements for local landmarks, the First Annual Quilt Exhibit, the microfilming project of the La Mesa Scout newspaper, donations to the photograph collection, the election of 1993–1994 officers, and recaps of different LMHS annual events. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 16 Issue 1

Issue includes articles about the Murray Dam, the Thelma Palermo bequest to LMHS, and La Mesa resident Florence McKinney Drury. The issue also includes a recap of the LMHS holiday open house, news from the Quilters, and announcement asking for new board and museum staff members. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 16 Issue 2

Issue includes an article about the history of the La Mesa Police Department, an article about La Mesa's Historic Resources Inventory and Landmarks Register, a recap of the 1994 General Membership Brunch, a recap of the Annual Ice Cream Social, news from the Quilters, and the LMHS President's Message. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 16 Issue 3

Issue includes the LMHS president's message, an announcement for upcoming LMHS Spring Brunch, a list of recent LMHS collection acquisitions, a recap of the LMHS Christmas Open House, an announcement for the upcoming Ice Cream Social, a request for donations for the LMHS Quilters program, a request for assistance with LMHS collections, and an open call for McKinney House volunteer docents. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 17 Issue 1

Issue includes the LMHS president's message, the Ice Cream Social report, articles about upcoming LMHS exhibits, the East County Sprites docent support, LMHS membership and docent recruitment, Christmas Benefit planning, and the 1995–1996 officers and directors roster. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 17 Issue 2

Issue includes an article about the McKinney House inventory, an article about donations from the Tourmaline Gem and Mineral Society, a recap of the Christmas Open House, an announcement for the LMHS Annual Spring Brunch, various notes of gratitude, and the LMHS President's Message. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 17 Issue 3

Issue includes an article about La Mesa resident Nan Couts, a recollection of La Mesa resident Jean McGill, an article about local women being recognized as La Mesa Women of Distinction, a recap of the LMHS Ice Cream Social, a recap of the LMHS Spring Brunch, and the LMHS President's Message. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 18 Issue 1

Issue includes an article about recent additions to the LMHS photo archives, an article about recent accessions to the LMHS collection, an article about an upcoming display commemorating 75 years of Grossmont High School, an announcement for a tour of the San Diego Railroad Museum Library, biographies of Helen Stoddard and Jerri Lopez, and the President's Corner. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 18 Issue 2

Issue includes an article about the Grossmont High School history display at the McKinney House, a biography of Grossmont High coach Jack Mashin, excerpts from the 1941-42 Grossmont Union High School Student Manual, a recap of the LMHS 1996 Christmas Open House, an announcement for the Annual Meeting of the LMHS, and the LMHS President's Message. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 18 Issue 3

Issue includes a note from the outgoing LMHS president and a note from the incoming LMHS president, an article about new LMHS Board appointments, an article about the donation of La Mesa's new city flag to the LMHS, an announcement for an upcoming lecture titled "Searching for Grandma", a recap of the LMHS Ice Cream Social, and a call for a volunteer to fill the position of LMHS Membership Chair. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 19 Issue 1

Issue includes an article about the history of the La Mesa Fire Department, an article about Blaze the smoke hound, a biography of Fire Chief Ross Osborn, a biography of La Mesa resident Reuben Levy, an article about the restoration of the children's bedroom at the McKinney House, and a recap of the 1997 LMHS Christmas Open House. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 20 Issue 1

Issue includes an article about the La Mesa Drug Store, a memorial for Betty Teague, a memorial for Margaret Pearson, a recap of the 1998 LMHS Christmas Open House, an announcement for the upcoming April rummage sale, an article about local teachers visiting the McKinney House, and a reprinted 1900 article from The Ladies Home Journal. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 20 Issue 2

Issue includes the President's Corner, an article about the Mt Helix amphitheater, a list of facts about Mt. Helix, an announcement for the 70th anniversary celebration for Mt. Helix Park, a short article about La Mesa's first baseball team, and a short article about the LMHS 25th anniversary. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 20 Issue 3

Issue includes an article about the 25th anniversary of the LMHS, an article about Sean Carroll and his 1989 report on the Mt. Helix Nature Theater, a biography of La Mesa teacher Carlota McCutchen Alexander, and an announcement for the LMHS 1999 Christmas Open House. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 21 Issue 1

Issue includes a letter from the LMHS president, an article about the R. Bruce Carmichael House in Mt Helix, an article about a time capsule burial for the 25th anniversary of the LMHS, memorials for LMHS members, and a thank you to the Legacy Quilt Guild. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 21 Issue 2

Issue includes an article about early motion picture film production in La Mesa, a 1912 excerpt from the La Mesa Scout about film companies in La Mesa, a 1911 advertisement for The American Film Manufacturing Company, a memorial for LMHS member Lucile DeWaide, and four inserts announcing a lecture about film production in La Mesa. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 22 Issue 1

Issue includes an article about the life of La Mesa pioneer Edwards W. Porter, an article about the dedication of the Edwards W. Porter bust at the La Mesa Senior Center, an advertisement for an LMHS program about the Cuyamaca, Arizona, and Eastern Railroad Line, and a list of upcoming LMHS dates to remember. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 22 Issue 2

Issue includes the LMHS President's Report, an article about the new LMHS publication La Mesa Through the Years, an article about Prospect Point, a 1915 excerpt from the La Mesa Scout about Easter services on Mt. Nebo, an article about the Wentz-Park House, an article about the Boy Scout House in Collier Park, and a note of gratitude for the Legacy Quilt Guild. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 23 Issue 1

Issue includes the LMHS President's Report, an article about La Mesa's 90th anniversary, a 1969 article entitled "Memories of Old La Mesa", a list of recent donations to the LMHS, and a recap of the Rose Garden Tea and Annual LMHS Meeting. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 24 Issue 1 [1]

Issue includes a note from the LMHS president, an article about the La Mesa senior softballers, an article about the Robertson House, an announcement for upcoming walking tours of downtown La Mesa and the Date Avenue Historic neighborhood, an announcement for an upcoming general LMHS membership meeting, and the LMHS Annual Report for FY2001-2002. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 24 Issue 1 [2]

Issue includes a note from the LMHS president, a recap of the 2002 LMHS Holiday Open House, an article about the LMHS self-guided walking tour of downtown La Mesa, announcement for the spring LMHS membership meeting, and the LMHS fiscal report for July 2002-Dec. 2002. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 24 Issue 1 [3]

Issue includes a note from the LMHS president, an article about the properties at 4685 Date Ave and 8342-8350 La Mesa Blvd, an article about the James C. & Ellen Robertson House, an article about La Mesa resident Gilbert Judy, a brief biography of Sarah Pinkston, and a recap of the LMHS annual Easter egg hunt. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 25 Issue 2

Issue includes a note from the LMHS president, a republished retrospective article from 1969 by form La Mesa city engineer Roy Edwards, an article about the Roach-Porter House's official designation as a La Mesa landmark, a recap of the LMHS summer celebration, a recap of the LMHS Rose Garden Celebration and English Tea, a brief biography on Dr. Henry D. Porter, a brief article about the reproduction of pumpkin finials for historic properties, and the LMHS annual report for FY2002-2003. Four copies.