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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 in February 1912, and shows the efforts of the citizens of the small, but growing rural/suburban community of roughly 700 citrus farmers, businessmen, developers, and residents demonstrating their pride for our amazing nation and their burgeoning community. We hope that this special 250th anniversary 4th of July finds you celebrating with family, friends, and all of the Greater La Mesa community--along with our great nation.
Special thanks to our Members, Supporters and Partners who help us provide interesting, accurate and relevant history and events.
NOTE: THAT THE MCKINNEY HOUSE MUSEUM AND CENTER'S RESEARCH ARCHIVES WILL BE CLOSED TODAY, JULY 4TH IN OBSERVANCE OF THE HOLIDAY.
Don't Miss Our Upcoming Events:
Hot Summer History Nights at Bougies' Cheese Shop (4679 Date Ave, La Mesa) Thursday July 9th, 7-8pm: Historian Jim Newland will present "How La Mesa Became La Mesa"
Saturday July 18th: Silent Movie Night Returns! 6:30pm at Trinity Church, 3902 Kenwood Drive, Spring Valley. Tickets $25, $20 for LMHC and TOSSD members.
The program will feature San Diego organist Russ Peck accompanying two locally-made 1911 Flying A one-reelers and a 1916 silent film superstar Douglas Fairbanks' feature on a historic Theater Pipe Organ. Historian Jim Newland will open with a short presentation on the Flying A Company's history in La Mesa. Tickets $25, $20 for LMHC and TOSSD members.
