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Coronado Arts Ball – January 30

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 Posted in Coronado History | Comments Off

The 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 ...

“CHA” & “HRC” – What’s the Difference?

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 Posted in City of Coronado | Comments Off

Reprinted from the Coronado Currents - official publication of the City of Coronado Don't they both put plaques on old buildings? Well … kind of. CHA used to give out plaques but that was before HRC came along. Confused? You are ...

Coronado Historical Association – Coronado Architectural History – August 13

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 Posted in Coronado History | Comments Off

The 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 ...

Candidates Forum – “Historic Preservation” – April 22

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009 Posted in City of Coronado, Special Events in Coronado | Comments Off

The Coronado Historical Association is hosting a Forum for City Council candidates. The topic will be "Historic Preservation." Coronado Historical Association Lecture Hall 1100 Orange Avenue - 5:30pm to 7:00pm For more information please call (619) 435-7242 ext. 2

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 Off

PRESS 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 ...

Coronado Historical Museum Store Open House – Dec 12

Thursday, December 11th, 2008 Posted in Coronado History, Coronado Merchants | Comments Off

Come by the Coronado Historical Museum Store on December 12th from 6-8 p.m. for some holiday shopping.  New holiday products, stocking stuffers, T-Shirts with reproduction of historical photographs.  For purchases of $20 or more, you will receive a free gift! Call Coronado Historical at 619-435-7242 ...

Mayoral Forum on Historic Preservation – Oct 20

Sunday, October 19th, 2008 Posted in City of Coronado, Coronado History | Comments Off

The Coronado Historical Association will host a Mayoral Forum on the topic of Historic Preservation on Monday evening, October 20, 5-7:30 p.m. This educational program will focus on the Mills Act, Designation of Historic Properties, Incentives to Preserve Historic Resources, and ...

Coronado Museum of History & Art – New Exhibit

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008 Posted in Coronado News | Comments Off

Coronado Museum of History and Art announces its latest exhibit "Talismans of the Turkoman: Traditions of a Warrior Tribe,"  featuring Turkoman tribes of Central Asia and includes rare displays of their textiles and jewelry.   Collected in Afghanistan over 40 years ago, this private collection ...