La Mesa History Center Newsletters

Lookout Ave. Volume 37 Issue 1

Issue includes the LMHS president's Histerical Thoughts, an article about the Drew family and their La Mesa Ford dealership, a profile of LMHS board member Ruth Contino, a profile of Lemon Grove Historical Society president Helen Ofield, an article about the significance of centennial celebrations, and an announcement for the upcoming Congress of History's 47th Annual Conference. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 37 Issue 2

Issue includes the LMHS president's Histerical Thoughts, an article about the significant role the LMHS plays in La Mesa's centennial celebration, a short article on the significance of museums, a profile on LMHS Treasurer Rod Whitlow, a profile on the City of La Mesa's Associate Planner Allyson Kinnard, an article about the planned construction of the Lemon Grove Main Street Promenade, an article about the Participatory Museum, and a promotion for the LMHS' McKinney House. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 37 Issue 3

Issue includes the LMHS president's Histerical Thoughts, a recap of the LMHS 2012 Annual Meeting and Rose Garden Celebration, an article about the La Mesa Centennial-themed Amazing Geocache Challenge, a profile of LMHS board member Kathy Tinsley, a profile of City of La Mesa Recreation Supervisor Michele Greenberg-McClung, and an article about former Lemon Grove resident Dr. Amorita Treganza. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 37 Issue 3 [4]

Issue includes the LMHS president's essay on local history, a profile of Mayor Art Madrid, an article on the Alphonse D. Fouchy house, a board member profile of Ed Blackman, a personal history of Dr. Andrew G. Smith Jr., an article on La Mesa's contested 1911–1912 incorporation, an ArtiFACTS feature on the McKinney House parlor organ, upcoming events, the 2012–2013 LMHS Board of Directors roster, and an LMHS membership application. Three copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 38 Issue 1

Issue includes a note from the LMHS president, a recap of the 2012 LMHS Historic Home Tour, a recap of the LMHS 2012 Christmas Open House, a profile of former LMHS president Gordon Jones, a profile of LMHS board member Pat Stromberg, an article about Dr. Andrew G. Smith Jr., and a list of donated material to the LMHS. Three copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 38 Issue 2

Issue includes LMHS outgoing President Aaron Landau's farewell message, the Centennial Photo Exhibit announcement, a spotlight profile of Dr. Bill Pogue, a biographical article on La Mesa pioneer artist and poet Mary Durham Garfield, a memoir of small-town La Mesa in the 1940s and 1950s, an LMHS board member profile of Donna Neimeier, an ArtiFACTS feature on a 20-inch Kestner German doll in the McKinney House collection, the raising of a 46-star flag at the McKinney House, the 2012–2013 LMHS Board of Directors roster, and an LMHS membership application. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 38 Issue 3

Issue includes incoming LMHS president's introductory address, an announcement of the McKinney House reopening after interior restoration, a spotlight profile of La Mesa native Judy Jo Beardslee, a report on the LMHS Rose Garden Celebration and Annual Meeting, an ArtiFACTS feature on a Victorian kerosene lamp gifted to Florence McKinney in 1891, a personal memoir of growing up in La Mesa by Kathryn (Nolan) Greene, a LMHS board member profile of Suda House, the 2013–2014 LMHS Board of Directors roster, and an LMHS membership application. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 38 Issue 4

issue includes the LMHS president's address, an announcement of a new LMHS website, a community spotlight profile, an article on the Sidney Holland House, an ArtiFACTS feature on an electric washing machine, an LMHS board member profile, a report on the McKinney House Celebration Event, an In Memoriam notice for longtime LMHS member Mary-Em Howard, and a membership application. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 39 Issue 1

Issue includes the LMHS President's Address, a recap of the eighth annual LMHS Historic Home Tour, an article about three La Mesa homes being designated as local historic landmarks, a profile of longtime LMHS member Carol Lockwood, a profile of LMHS board member Linda Rankin, a reprinted 1907 short article from the La Mesa Springs Scout, an article calling attention to a fundraiser for injured LMHS member Ed Blackman, a photo of the American Film Manufacturing Company's Flying A film crew, and a photo of a Christmas angel topper artifact produced in the late 1940s/early 1950s. Three copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 39 Issue 2

Issue includes the LMHS President's Address, an article about a display at the McKinney House depicting the history of the La Mesa Post Office, a profile of LMHS member Laura Lothian, a profile of LMHS president and board member Jim Newland, a reprinted 1911 ad from the La Mesa Springs Scout, a photograph of the Edison Amberola phonograph housed at the McKinney House, a written memorial for LMHS member Carol Anne Jones, and a 1912 photograph of Ben Atkin's fleet of auto stages. Two copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 39 Issue 3

Issue includes the LMHS president's address, the 9th Annual Historic Home Tour announcement (November 1, 2014); an article on the landmarked Sherman Grable House, a report on the Rose Garden Celebration and Annual Meeting, a historic La Mesa Scout excerpt from June 26, 1914; an ArtiFACTS feature on a Victor vacuum cleaner, a community spotlight profile, the 2014–2015 LMHS Board of Directors roster, and a membership application. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 39 Issue 4

Issue includes the LMHS president's address, a detailed announcement for the upcoming 9th Annual Historic Home Tour, a community spotlight profile, an ArtiFACTS feature on the Possum-Belly Baker's Table at the McKinney House, a historic La Mesa Scout excerpt about the McKinneys returning from South America; an article on the landmarked Todd House, a Historic Photo Day report, a collection donations list, the 2014–2015 LMHS Board of Directors roster, and a membership application. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 4 Issue 2

Issue includes articles about the La Mesa Depot Museum, LMHS volunteer needs, the "Gigantic" Yard Sale, the Bancroft Ranch House, notes on donations of memorabilia, restoration updates on the McKinney House, quilting news, and a memorial tribute to Lenore Branam Porter. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 42 Issue 3

Issue includes the LMHS president’s message, an announcement and an article on the upcoming 12th Annual Historic Home Tour, an announcement for a History Roundtable Lecture Series, a brief article about the McKinney House roof restoration, a brief article on the Wedding Dress Exhibit at the McKinney House, and a 2017 LMHS events calendar. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 43 Issue 1

Issue includes the LMHS president's message, articles about the Historic Home Tour, a $50,000 donation from the Kitzman estate, an announcement for the History Roundtable Lecture Series on Grossmont Hospital, an in memoriam for Linda L. Keene, and a calendar of events. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 43 Issue 2

Issue includes articles on recording La Mesa's architectural heritage, a comprehensive historic property survey update, an announcement for the annual LMHS meeting and awards celebration, an announcement for the La Mesa Flag Day Parade, member news, and a short note on an exhibit at the McKinney House. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 43 Issue 3

Issue includes the LMHS president's message, a brief history of Mt. Nebo and Eastridge neighborhoods, articles about the 2018 annual meeting and award winners, the McKinney House landscape plan, microfilm newspaper digitization, young filmmakers at McKinney House, the Adam Arenson History Roundtable, and a LMHS archives report. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 44 Issue 1

Issue includes coverage of the 13th Annual Historic Home Tour ("Modern Mud"), changes at the McKinney House, historic preservation outreach, archives updates, the Mt. Helix Walk-Up, the history of the La Mesa Library and its Friends, and the 2019 calendar of events. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 44 Issue 2

Issue includes the LMHS president's message, articles about the 70th anniversary of the Foothills Art Association, the LMHS Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony, historic preservation outreach programs in La Mesa, a McKinney House landscape update, an LMHS archives report, a recap of the Flag Day Parade, and announcements for the upcoming 14th Annual Home Tour and Mt. Helix Park Foundation Benefit. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 44 Issue 3

Issue includes the LMHS President's Address, an update on the McKinney House landscape plan, the LMHS Archives Report, an article about the history of the Grossmont/Mt. Helix community and the upcoming LMHS historic home tour, and a promotion for an upcoming history roundtable lecture on the Grossmont/Mt. Helix's neighborhood's architectural heritage. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 45 Issue 1

Issue includes the LMHS President's Address, the LMHS Archives Report, a brief recap of the 2019 LMHS Holiday Open House, an announcement for the LMHS' participation in the upcoming Rolando Street Fair, a brief recap of LMHS' participation in the Walk Up Mt. Helix event, a recap of a recent history roundtable lecture about the Grossmont/Mt. Helix community's architectural heritage, a recap of the 14th Annual LMHS Home Tour, an article about the McKinney House landscape project, and a promotion for the LMHS "Buy a Brick" fundraiser. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 45 Issue 2

Issue includes the LMHS president’s address, articles covering the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on LMHS operations, the McKinney House Landscape Rehabilitation Project, La Mesa's 1948 polio epidemic, SDSU intern contributions to the City of La Mesa’s Historic Property Survey, a retrospective on SDSU Aztec basketball history, and an ad for the LMHS Buy a Brick fundraising campaign. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 45 Issue 3

Issue includes the LMHS president’s address, a brief article on the "Rightfully Hers" outdoor Women's Suffrage Centennial exhibit at McKinney House, an article about the Buy a Brick landscape fundraising campaign, a LMHS Board of Directors statement, the LMHS archives report, an article on the La Mesa Community Art Documentation Project, an article about the 15th Annual Home Tour going virtual, and an article on the interconnected histories of three downtown commercial buildings. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 46 Issue 1

Issue includes the LMHS President's Address, an update on the McKinney House landscape project, the LMHS Archives Report, a Volunteer Spotlight on LMHS volunteers Jim & Char Craig, a recap of the 2020 LMHS Virtual Home Tour, and an article featuring questions and answers for the Greater La Mesa area's history. Four copies.