Coronado Public Library Summer Festival Series – August 28
Thursday, August 26th, 2010 Posted in Coronado History, Special Events in Coronado | No Comments »Two historic, short films will be shown featuring Early Balboa Park. The two short films, "Postcards from the Fair" and Balboa Park World's Fair 1935" offer a trip down Memory Lane. Free of Charge. Showtime is ...
Today is the 41st Anniversary of the opening of the Coronado Bridge
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010 Posted in City of Coronado, Coronado History | Comments OffTo close this year's 40th anniversary of the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge, a recently produced documentary about the history of the Coronado bridge will be broadcast on Coronado's Time Warner Channel 19 on August 1, 2 and 3. The ...
Coronado Visitor Center Seeking New Volunteers and Docents
Thursday, May 6th, 2010 Posted in Coronado History, Coronado News | Comments OffDo you enjoy telling friends and family about Coronado and what not to miss while visiting here? Do you appreciate receiving inside information from locals whenever you travel? How about meeting new people from other places? If so, ...
On this day in Coronado – April 27, 1914
Tuesday, April 27th, 2010 Posted in Coronado History | Comments OffDog Muzzling Ordinance becomes a law. “All dogs found roaming the streets after that date untagged and unmuzzled willb e assumed to be ownerless and will be killed on sight. None will be impounded. If you love ...
On this Day in Coronado – April 16, 1886
Friday, April 16th, 2010 Posted in Coronado History | Comments OffArticles of Incorporation were filed by Babcock and Story for the San Diego and Coronado Ferry Company claiming sole right to run a ferry from between the two points. H.L. Story then went to San Francisco to order a ...
The Fall and Rise of Carrier Aviation: 1946-1956 – April 10
Friday, April 9th, 2010 Posted in Coronado History, Navy in Coronado, Special Events in Coronado | Comments OffThe Fall and Rise of Carrier Aviation: 1946-1956 Presented by Karl Zingheim, Historian, USS Midway 2 p.m., Saturday, April 10, 2010 Museum Lecture Hall What brought about the near-extinction of carrier aviation and what brought it back in the jet age? Karl Zingheim returns ...
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 ...
