La Mesa History Center Newsletters

Lookout Ave. Volume 26 Issue 2

Issue includes a note from the LMHS president, an article about the La Mesa Scout newspaper, an article about La Mesa's newest designated landmarks, a brief biography on Sherman C. Grable, a recipe for Marilyn Webb's famous sultan scones, a note about LMHS archives and collections, a recap of the 2003 LMHS Holiday Open House, an announcement for the upcoming McKinney House Rose Garden Commemoration, and an announcement for LMHS' participation in the first La Mesa antique dealers Antique Faire. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 26 Issue 3

Issue includes a note from the LMHS president, an article about the Baldridge Opera House and its role in the 1910 California gubernatorial election, a brief article on the LMHS display of 100 years of La Mesa postal history, a recap of the LMHS summer celebration, a recap of La Mesa's First Annual Antique Street Faire, a recap of the LMHS Rose Garden Celebration and English Tea, a welcome note to new LMHS members, and the LMHS annual financial report for FY2003-2004. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 28 Issue 4

Issue includes a note from the LMHS president, an article about Native Americans in East County, an article about the Dillon House, a recap of the 2004 LMHS Holiday Open House, and a recap of the Railroads in La Mesa and East County history roundtable. Three copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 29 Issue 6

Issue includes a note from the LMHS president, an article about former La Mesa resident Ernestine Schumann-Heink, an announcement for the LMHS' 30th Anniversary celebration, a recap of the 2005 LMHS Rose Garden Celebration & English Tea, a recap of the Second-Annual La Mesa Antique Street Faire, a recap of a presentation on La Mesa railroad history, and the La Mesa Historic Preservation Commission roundup. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 3 Issue 4

Issue includes an article about Porter Hall, an article about Joyce McKinney's daughter Ann McKinney Jacobs getting married at the McKinney House, recognition of local citizens donating their service and time to the LMHS, notes on the restoration progress of the McKinney House, an interest form for the LMHS committees, and an article about the old firehouse Nebo Hall. Three copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 30 Issue 10

Issue includes a message from the LMHS president, an article about Old Highway 80 being designated as a State Historic Route, an announcement for the upcoming first-ever LMHS Historic Home Tour, a note on additions to the LMHS collection, a note on a bequest from former LMHS board member Bob Freeland, a list of new LMHS members, and the LMHS Annual Report for FY 2005-2006. One copy.

Lookout Ave. Volume 30 Issue 11

Issue includes a message from the LMHS president, an article about home restoration, an article about a school visit to the McKinney House by third grade students from Murray Manor school, a recap of the first-ever LMHS Historic Home Tour, a list of Home Tour sponsors, a recipe for Neiman Marcus Cookies, and a list of upcoming events. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 30 Issue 12

Issue includes a message from the LMHS president, an article about historic home preservation, an article about Porter Hall becoming the home for Foothills Art Group, a recap of the 2007 LMHS Rose Garden Celebration and English Tea, and an announcement for the 2007 LMHS Historic Home Tour. Three copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 30 Issue 14

Issue includes a message from the LMHS president, an article about historic home restoration, an article about three recently designated La Mesa Historic Landmarks: Harry & Vada Robertson House, Post Office Building, and Staveley House, a list of upcoming events, and the LMHS Annual Report for FY2006-2007. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 30 Issue 15

Issue includes the LMHS president's notes, concluding installment (Part 5 of 5) of "Restoration: From A to Z" by Mark L. Gundert, recently designated La Mesa Historic Landmarks, the McKinney House Rose Garden Celebration announcement, a brief history of La Mesa's incorporation and mayoral office, new LMHS members list, and an LMHS membership application form. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 30 Issue 16

Issue includes the LMHS president's comments, an article about a school visit to the McKinney House from third grade students from Lemon Avenue and Murray Manor schools, an article about the 100th Birthday Celebration for the McKinney House, an announcement for the 2008 LMHS Historic Home Tour, a note on a continuous ten-minute history presentation on a flat screen TV at the La Mesa Library, a note on additions to the LMHS collection, a note on a new LMHS sign at the McKinney House, a brief article about the historic Allison School Bell at La Mesa Middle School, a recognition for founding LMHS member Pat Kettler, and the LMHS Annual Report for FY2007-2008. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 30 Issue 17

Issue includes LMHS president's comments, an article about recent LMHS history lectures, an article about recently designated La Mesa landmarks, an article about local Boy Scouts volunteering to scrape and paint the exterior of the McKinney House, a recap of the 2008 LMHS annual Christmas Open House, a recap of the quilt show at the 100 birthday celebration of the McKinney House, an announcement for the 2009 LMHS Historic Home Tour, and descriptions of two DVDs and one book for sale by the LMHS. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 30 Issue 18

Issue includes the LMHS president's comments, the past LMHS president's comments, an article about La Mesa resident Rear Admiral Cyril Thomas Simard, an article about LMHS Volunteer of the Year Ed Blackman, an article about the 2009 LMHS Rose Garden Honorees, an article about early-2009 LMHS Board actions, and a list of upcoming LMHS events. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 30 Issue 19

Issue includes the LMHS president's comments, an article about Rose Hedge Manor/Colonel Randlett House, an announcement for the 2009 LMHS Historic Home Tour, an announcement for an upcoming lecture on La Mesa During the Great Depression, an inquiry for old photos/memorabilia/resident contributions for an upcoming book on La Mesa history, a list of recent gifts to the LMHS, a list of new members, and a list of upcoming events. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 30 Issue 7

Issue includes a note from the LMHS president, an announcement for upcoming history roundtable about La Mesa pioneers Ed Fletcher & William Gross, a recap of the LMHS 30th Anniversary celebration, an announcement for LMHS' participation in the upcoming Gaslamp Quarter Street Faire, and the LMHS Annual Financial Report for FY2004-2005. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 30 Issue 7

Issue includes a note from the LMHS president, an announcement for a presentation on The Flume, an announcement for the upcoming LMHS Rose Garden Celebration, a recap of the 2005 LMHS Holiday Open House, a note on students from Lemon Avenue School visiting the McKinney House, and a welcome note for new LMHS members. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 30 Issue 8

Issue includes a message from the LMHS president, an article about the La Mesa Fire Department's historic alarm bell, an article about the Dillon House and the McNeil House, an article about a visit to the McKinney House by third grade students from Lemon Avenue and Murray Manor schools, an article proposing an English Tea as part of the LMHS Rose Garden Celebration, an announcement for the first-ever La Mesa historical home tour, and a memoriam for Dr. Andrew Smith. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 35 Issue 1

Lookout Ave. Volume 35 Issue 2

Issue includes the LMHS president's comments, an article about Allan Dwan and filmmaking in La Mesa, an article about La Mesa's first Easter sunrise service, a recap of the presentation on La Mesa during WWII, a tribute to La Mesa resident Norrie West, an announcement for an upcoming presentation on the history of Grossmont High School, and a query for honorees at the 2010 McKinney House Rose Garden Celebration. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 35 Issue 3

Issue includes the LMHS president's comments, an article about Carol Lockwood receiving the LMHS Volunteer Award, an article about the history of education in La Mesa, a short article on the 100th birthday of La Mesa's Masonic Lodge, an announcement for the fifth annual LMHS Historic Home Tour, an announcement for upcoming LMHS presentations, a listing of Rose Garden Honorees, and the LMHS Accessions and Archives Report. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 36 Issue 1

Issue includes the LMHS president's comments, an article about the La Mesa - San Diego Chargers connection, an article about the Jensen House being designated as a local historic landmark, a recap of the LMHS fifth annual Historic Home Tour, a recap of the LMHS Christmas Open House, the La Mesa Centennial Committee Update, and a list of the LMHS Board of Directors. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 36 Issue 2

Issue includes the LMHS president's comments, the LMHS Treasurer's Report, an article about the history of the La Mesa Woman's Club, a recap of the Antique Street Faire, a recap of the LMHS History Roundtable at the Grossmont Healthcare District auditorium, the La Mesa City Centennial Committee Update, and a brief description of the LMHS and Historic Preservation Commission. Three copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 36 Issue 3

Issue includes the LMHS president's "Histerical" Thoughts, an article about the Grossmont High School Museum, an article about the Cheryl Hinton and the Barona Cultural Center & Museum, an article about LMHS Volunteer of the Year Gordon Jones, an article about LMHS Rose Garden inductee Charmon Lehew, an LMHS election report featuring the new board members, an announcement for a plaque dedication for film pioneer Allan Dwan, and a description of the La Mesa Centennial Committee. The issue also includes a blue paper LMHS Membership Survey supplement. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 36 Issue 4

Issue includes "Histerical Thoughts" from the LMHS president, an article about the significance of the house museum, a profile of LMHS board member Sharon Crockett, an article about the dedication of a plaque marking the former location of the American Film Manufacturing Company on La Mesa Blvd., an article about local freemason Bob Speegle, a recap of a presentation on Alan Dwan and the American Film Manufacturing Company, an announcement for the 2011 LMHS Historic Home Tour, and an announcement for an upcoming roundtable lecture on the Kumeyaay nation. Four copies.