La Mesa History Center

TICKETS ARE ON SALE! The La Mesa History Center is proud to present our 19th Annual Home Tour, “Golden Gems of La Mesa,” featuring classic homes in and around La Mesa’s “Downtown Village.” Once again ticket holders will experience some of La Mesa’s most historic, beautiful, and preserved properties featuring awe-inspiring views, period decor, inspiring architecture, artistic charms, lush landscapes, and deep historical roots. Don't miss these fantastic Greater La Mesa area homes! https://lamesahistory.com/19th-annual-home-tour/

What is it Wednesday? This is a close-up of something in the children's bedroom in the McKinney House Museum. Any guesses what it is? #WhatIsItWednesday #historylovers #decorativearts

50 Facts about the La Mesa History Center #34: Walking Tour
The historical photo plaque program was started as a joint effort between the History Center and the La Mesa Rotary to preserve and celebrate our community’s rich history. The plaques feature historic images from the La Mesa History Center’s collections that are laser-etched onto stainless steel panels that provide crisp reproductions for the public to enjoy when visiting our historic downtown village. Stop by the Archives on Saturdays from 1pm to 4pm to pick up a physical copy of the walking tour brochure or check out our new interactive version of the tour our the La Mesa History Center website. https://lamesahistory.com/la-mesa-historic-plaque-walking-tour/

12 Plaque Location on the Walking Tour
1. La Mesa Theatre (1926)
2. La Mesa Lemon Co. Store (1895/1912)
3. Bank of La Mesa Site (1909)
4. Hotel La Mesa (1908/1923)
5. Heller Building (1930)
6. SDG&E Building (1928)
7. Sheldon's Gas Station (1920)
8. Drew Ford Site (1927)
9. Wolf Building (1911)
10. Bank of Southern California (1927)
11. First National Bank/Piggly Wiggly Buildings (1942) (lost in 2020)
12. La Mesa Lumber/Chamber Building (1930)