Coronado Arts Ball – January 30
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 Posted in Coronado History | Comments OffThe Coronado Historical Association invites you to the fifth annual Coronado Arts Ball. The theme this year is "An Elegant Hollywood Costume Party" and this year's "Jewel in our Crown" Honoree is Floyd Ross and in memory of ...
She’s 87 and still turning heads
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 Posted in Coronado History | Comments OffAfter months in her sick bed, the Coronado Historical Association’s Model T Laundry truck is, once again, all dressed up and ready to party around Coronado. 1923-2010 Because of her couch potato years interrupted by an occasional long, ...
Coronado Historical Association – Coronado Military History forum – Aug 20
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 Posted in Coronado History | Comments OffThe second forum for the Coronado Historical Association will take place on August 20, 4-5:30 p.m. in the Lecture Hall at 1100 Orange Ave. You are invited to participate in an unique opportunity to learn more about Coronado’s history as ...
Coronado Historical Association – Coronado Architectural History – August 13
Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 Posted in Coronado History | Comments OffThe second forum for the Coronado Historical Association will take place on August 13, 4-5:30 p.m. in the Lecture Hall at 1100 Orange Ave. You are invited to participate in an unique opportunity to learn more about Coronado’s history as ...
40th Anniversary of the Coronado Bridge
Monday, August 3rd, 2009 Posted in Coronado History | Comments OffConstruction of the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge began in February, 1967. The construction of the bridge cost $48 million and transformed 88,000 cubic yards of prestressed concrete and 7,000 tons of reinforced steel into the first bridge to span ...
Coronado Library centennial tour – March 28
Thursday, March 26th, 2009 Posted in Coronado History, Special Events in Coronado | Comments OffThe 100th anniversary of the Spreckels Library, better known as the Coronado Public Library, is being celebrated in Coronado. A chronological history of the Coronado Library since 1890 has been completed and can be found in the current issue of Coronado Lifestyle ...
North Island Aviation History
Thursday, March 19th, 2009 Posted in Coronado History, Navy in Coronado | Comments OffFor the first time in the history of aviation, Glenn H. Curtiss yesterday performed the feat of launching his hydro-aeroplane from the water into the air, and after remaining in the air one minute and 21 seconds, alighted upon the ...
Isla de los Coronados – How much do you know?
Sunday, March 1st, 2009 Posted in Coronado History, coronado beaches | Comments OffGreat article by Peter Rowe in the U-T today about the Coronado Islands. Check it out at SignOnSanDiego. Peter writes about some interesting history, and wildlife is plentiful in the waters surrounding the islands and on the islands themselves. Elephant seals?! Who ...
Spreckels Mansion permit denied
Sunday, February 8th, 2009 Posted in City of Coronado, Coronado History, Coronado News | Comments OffA controversial permit application was denied to the owner of the 101 year old Spreckels Mansion on Ocean Blvd. The owner of the property bought the house after entering into a Mills Act agreement, agreeing to maintain the home ...
Coronado Historical Association exhibit: “Ozily Yours: L. Frank Baum in Coronado,” opens February 7, 2009
Saturday, January 31st, 2009 Posted in Coronado History, Special Events in Coronado | Comments OffPRESS RELEASE from Coronado Museum of History and Art Follow the yellow brick road to learn about the life of L. Frank Baum in Coronado and his writings. Through a temporary exhibit, "Ozily Yours: L. Frank Baum in Coronado," visitors will ...
