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Another gem from our collection. Where was this taken and can you guess the year? #whereisitwednesday #lamesa Link to original Instagram post
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A few $25 tickets are left for silent movie night tonight at 6:30 pm. Lamesahistory.com Link to original Instagram post
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There are a few tickets left for Saturday's show of two locally make 1911 one-reelers accompanied by a Wurlitzer Theater Pipe Organ. Don't miss out! Tickets at lameshistory.com #movienight Link to original Instagram post
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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
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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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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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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Buy tickets now at lamesahistory.com #silentmovie #lamesa #blackandwhitefilms Link to original Instagram post
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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
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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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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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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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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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As the pursuits of summer begin we thought this was a timely historic photo. #WhereIsItWednesday Link to original Instagram post
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Photos from Annual Meeting 2026
Thank you to everyone who attended our Annual Meeting and Picnic, on June 14, 2026. We celebrated of 50 years of the La Mesa History Center and commemorated 250 years of the United States of America! Award Winners * 2026 Volunteer of the Year: Veronica Martzahl * 2026 Preservationists of the Year:
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Another fun one from our archives. Any guess where this was? #WhereIsItWednesday Link to original Instagram post
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Flag Day Parade 2026
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Our thanks to Gary and Terri Carty for sharing their gorgeous 1929 Pontiac Roadster with us today. The La Mesa Flag Day Parade was a huge success! #FlagDay Link to original Instagram post
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Silent Movie Night - July 18
Experience La Mesa’s pioneering motion picture roots with San Diego organist Russ Peck accompanying historic silent films on the San Diego Theater Organ Society’s historic Wurlitzer 4/24 Theater Pipe Organ.
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Hot Summer History Nights
Join board members Veronica Martzahl and James Newland as they bring La Mesas fascinating history to life and share information on History Center services and activities.
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Get your tickets at https://lamesahistory.com/event/silent-movie-night/
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Join board members Veronica Martzahl and James Newland as they bring La Mesas fascinating history to life and share information on History Center services and activities. Second Thursdays from 7pm - 8pm. June 11, July 9 and August 13, 2026. At Bougies Cheese Shop in the Historic Levy House, 4679 Date
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Not one of our best images but hopefully you can see enough to make a good guess on when and where this was taken...#WhereIsItWednesday #lamesavillage