La Mesa History Center Newsletters

Lookout Ave. Volume 01 Issue 1

Issue includes articles about the McKinney House and notable female residents of the Mt. Nebo neighborhood. Two copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 01 Issue 2

Issue includes articles about the acquisition of the McKinney House by the LMHS, the acquisition of an historic outhouse, the need to relocate a historic house, and notable female residents of the Mt. Nebo neighborhood. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 02 Issue 2

Issue includes articles about the presentation of a drawing of Grossmont High School's Old Main, plans for the restoration of the La Mesa Railroad Station building, and the formation of an LMHS quilting group. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 03 Issue 3

Issue includes articles about the upcoming LMHS Roaring Twenties Dinner, the LMHS Quilters, and updates on the restoration of the McKinney House and old La Mesa Depot. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 03 Issue 5

Issue includes articles about Porter Hall, the Whaley House, the recent wedding of Ann McKinney Jacobs at the McKinney House, and an update on the restoration of La Mesa Depot. Two copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 03 Issue 6

Issue includes articles about the upcoming LMHS Christmas Open House, Christmas dinner with the McKinney family, progress of the restoration of the McKinney House, and the upcoming construction of the La Mesa Depot Museum. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 03 Issue 7

Issue includes articles about the La Mesa Steps, progress in the McKinney House restoration, LMHS committee updates, and notes from the LMHS Quilters. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 03 Issue 8

Issue includes articles about the upcoming LMHS annual election of officers, the defunct La Mesa Memorial Day Parade, local resident oral history, upcoming presentation regarding local Spanish and Native American history, and news from the LMHS Quilters. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 04 Issue 1

Issue includes the LMHS President's Report, the LMHS Annual Report, and an article about the Fourth of July in La Mesa in 1910 and 1929. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 04 Issue 3

Issue includes an article about La Mesa's former citrus industry, an announcement for the upcoming LMHS Annual Dinner, excerpts from past issues of the La Mesa Scout, and an update on the La Mesa Depot Museum. Four copies with variable handwritten dates ranging from December 1980 to February 1981.

Lookout Ave. Volume 04 Issue 4

Issue includes a letter from the LMHS president, a notice for the upcoming LMHS Annual Election, and articles about train cabooses, and the Easter sunrise at Prospect Park and Mt. Helix. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 05 Issue 2

Issue includes a memorial tribute to Joan Light Wilken, articles about Grossmont High School's "Shenandoah" bus, filmmaking in early 20th century La Mesa, notes on the LMHS officer election results, upcoming bake and yard sales, reports on the restoration of the La Mesa Depot and the McKinney House, and the LMHS Statement of Receipts and Disbursements. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 05 Issue 3

Issue includes updates on the restoration of the McKinney House and the La Mesa Depot as well as articles about the LMHS photographic collection, the Acacia Street Zoo, and a reprinted 1907 article about La Mesa from the La Mesa Springs Scout. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 05 Issue 4

Issue includes a memorial tribute to Leo McCarthy, an announcement for the LMHS Ice Cream Social, articles about the opening of the La Mesa Depot, the La Mesa Historic Site Survey, the 70th anniversary of La Mesa, and a reprinted 1912 article from the San Diego Union on the vote to incorporate La Mesa. Four copies. Each copy includes an insert for LMHS membership renewal. Three of four copies include a supplement announcing upcoming Silent Movies accompanied by the Wurlitzer Pipe Organ at San Diego's California Theater.

Lookout Ave. Volume 06 Issue 1

Issue includes an article about longtime La Mesa resident Marie Maxwell McKinney, an article about the Quilting Bees, an excerpt from a past issue of the La Mesa Scout, the LMHS Annual Report, an announcement for the upcoming LMHS general meeting and pie festival, and an update on the La Mesa Depot Museum. Three copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 06 Issue 2

Issue includes articles about La Mesa residents Edwina and Sheridan Hegland, St. Martin's Catholic Church, and the historic St. Andrew's Parish Hall, an excerpt from the La Mesa Scout, and various LMHS news briefs. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 07 Issue 1

Issue includes articles about La Mesa's American Film Manufacturing Company, the LMHS Quilters, an update on the La Mesa Depot Museum, an announcement for the LMHS general meeting and Silent Film Festival, and a copy of the LMHS Bylaws. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 07 Issue 2

Issue includes articles about La Mesa's Historic Preservation Ordinance, the Robert E. Peary railroad car at La Mesa Depot, the life of Marie Maxwell McKinney, and summaries of the Christmas Open House and the Silent Film Festival. Two copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 07 Issue 3

Issue includes articles about General Meeting and the history of the Central Congregational Church. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 08 Issue 1

Issue includes articles about the creation of the La Mesa Historic Preservation Commission, the repainting of the McKinney House, a LMHS exhibit at California First Bank, the passing of Irene Judy & Thelma Todd, Florence McKinney's transcribed notes, and an LMHS Statement of Receipts and Disbursements. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 08 Issue 2

Issue includes article about Champagne Brunch & General Meeting and biography of Donald Chase McKinney. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 09 Issue 1

Issue includes articles about the inclusion of the Grable House and Collier Park as historic landmarks, the LMHS Tenth Anniversary celebration, the acquisition of a painting by Charles A. Fries, the passing of former LMHS president Dorothy Griner, and the LMHS Statement of Receipts and Disbursements. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 09 Issue 2

Issue includes articles about the relocation of the Lyons House, the donation of Elizabeth Chapin Porter's wedding dress, the history of the La Mesa Scout newspaper, and biographies of Clement O. Smith and Raynor DeBurn. Four copies.

Lookout Ave. Volume 10 Issue 1

Issue includes articles about the donation of photos from Grossmont Studios, La Mesa businessman Pete Palermo, a historic home in danger of demolition, the recipients of the LMHS Historic Preservation Awards, and the LMHS Statement of Receipts and Disbursements. Four copies.