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#summerfun☀️😎
Can you hear the crack of the bat? This is a tricky one. Where and when was this taken? #whereisitwednesday #summerfun☀️😎 Link to original Instagram post
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Summer Hangouts at Bougie's
For the last couple of months board members Veronica Martzahl and James Newland have brought La Mesa's fascinating history to life, while also sharing information on History Center services and activities. Guests have enjoyed world-class wines along with artisan and farm craft cheeses on the beautiful patio
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Silent Movie Night
DON'T MISS IT! SILENT MOVIE NIGHT RETURNS! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! THIS SATURDAY JULY 18TH 6:30pm at TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 3902 KENWOOD DRIVE, SPRING VALLEY. Experience La Mesa's Pioneering Movie History with two one-reel 1911 locally-made silent movies and a 1916 Douglas Fairbanks
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#historyisfun
Join us tonight at 7 pm on the patio at Bougie's (4679 Date Ave) for a glass of wine and a talk about local history. #historyisfun #lamesavillage Link to original Instagram post
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Silent Movie Night
Buy tickets now at lamesahistory.com #silentmovie #lamesa #blackandwhitefilms Link to original Instagram post
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Creating Rolando: A History of the Origins and Development of Rolando at its Centennial (1926-2026)
Happy 100th Birthday Rolando! The original Rolando subdivision opened for sale on June 27, 1926. A group of Los Angeles and San Diego-based developers had big plans for their 505 acre project set between US Highway 80 (El Cajon Blvd) and the recently paved University Avenue extension from East
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Happy 250th Anniversary to the USA!
La Mesa History Center shares this iconic photo of the La Mesa Springs 4th of July Celebration of 1911. This photo taken at the corner of Spring Street and Lookout Ave (now La Mesa Blvd), is taken less than one year from the City of La Mesa's incorporation
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#lamesavillage
La Mesa has been a vibrant village for many years. Where is this and can you guess the year? #WhereIsItWednesday #lamesavillage Link to original Instagram post
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Silent Movie Night
This is almost sold out. Get your tickets at https://lamesahistory.com/event/silent-movie-night/ Link to original Instagram post
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La Mesa History Center Instagram
Happy 100th Birthday Rolando! The original Rolando subdivision opened for sale on June 27, 1926. A group of Los Angeles and San Diego-based developers had big plans for their 505 acre project set between the State, and then US Highway 80 (El Cajon Blvd) and the recently paved University
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La Mesa History Center Instagram
This will sell out. Get your tickets at https://lamesahistory.com/event/silent-movie-night/ Tickets Link to original Instagram post
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La Mesa History Center Instagram
As the pursuits of summer begin we thought this was a timely historic photo. #WhereIsItWednesday Link to original Instagram post