What is it Wednesday? This piece of furniture resides in the McKinney House Museum kitchen. What is it called and what was it used for? Be as specific as possible. #callingallcooksandchefs #HistoricalTreasures #WhatIsItWednesday

50 Facts about the La Mesa History Center # 41: Charter Members
Within six months of incorporation, the membership of the La Mesa Historical Society had nearly 200 individual members and group sponsors. The original membership fees were:
Lifetime - $100.00
Patron - $25.00
Sponsor - $10.00
Individual - $5.00
Student - $1.00

SPECIAL TOUR OPPORTUNITY
FRIDAY NIGHT PREMIUM HOME TOUR TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
La Mesa History Center is also offering a limited number of tickets for the Friday Night Pre-Tour and Reception — November 7th, 6:00-9:00PM
Get a chance to meet and thank the Homeowners and get a guided tour with historian Jim Newland.
Friday Night Premium ticket price $125 and includes Saturday’s tour.

TOUR DAY RAFFLE!
Fabulous Raffle Prize Basket opportunities will be available at the Shuttle Center Check-In.
$10 tickets for a chance to win big and support the History Center.

For discounted advance Home Tour tickets go to lamesahistory.com
Pre-Event Ticket Prices: History Center Members $30 Non-Members $40
Patron & Benefactor Members Receive 2 Home Tour Tickets with membership

Where is it? Any guesses where and when this photo was taken? #lamesa #WhereIsItWednesday #historylovers

50 Facts about the La Mesa History Center #40: Incorporation Day
On October 6, 1975, California Secretary of State March Fong Eu officially acknowledge that the La Mesa Historical Society had filed as a not-for-profit corporation with the Secretary's office.

REMINDER! NEXT SATURDAY OCTOBER 11TH 10am First United Methodist Church. DON'T MISS IT!
Historian Jim Newland will preview the homes and neighborhoods of the upcoming La Mesa History Center Home Tour. Come Learn about some of La Mesa’s most historic, beautiful, and preserved properties that represent the distinctive architecture, landscapes, and artisanship that sets La Mesa apart as the “Jewel of the Hills.”

For Home Tour Tickets and information go to lamesahistory.com

Where is it Wednesday? Can you identify this building and tell us what you know about it? #whereisitwednesday #edfletcherwouldknow

50 Facts about the La Mesa History Center #39: 25th Anniversary Time Capsule
As you may have noticed for last week's "What is it Wednesday?" the La Mesa History Center recently opened a time capsule that was compiled for the 25th Anniversary of the organization in 2000. The capsule came with the instructions to open it on September 24, 2025 in honor of our 50th Anniversary and that is just what we did! The contents of the capsule can be viewed every Saturday between 1pm and 4pm in the McKinney House exhibit room and during our 19th Annual Home Tour on November 8th. We will also be putting together an online exhibit of the capsule's contents, but here are a few more "sneak peaks" at the contents.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS YEAR'S TOUR OCTOBER 11TH 10AM-12 NOON
Come find out more about the architects, builders, institutions, and prominent La Mesans featured in this year's La Mesa History Center Home Tour. Join historian Jim Newland as he details the stories of these "Golden Gems" of La Mesa's Architectural Heritage, including notable architects such as Irving J. Gill, William Wheeler, Arthur G. Lindley and F. D. Harrington.

Lecture will be held at the La Mesa First United Methodist Church at 4690 Palm Avenue on Saturday October 11th from 10am to 12 noon.

Roundtable Admission: Free for LMHC Members $5 donation for non-members

AND DON'T FORGET TO GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE 19TH ANNUAL HOME TOUR
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8TH from 9am to 3pm.

LA MESA HISTORY CENTER TOUR featuring Craftsman and other “Classic” Home Styles in Craftsman, Folk Victorian, and Prairie influenced 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 that represent the architecture, landscapes, and artisanship that sets La Mesa apart as the “Jewel of the Hills.”

All Tickets holders will be transported to the homes via shuttle buses that run continuously through the tour route.

This year our Home Tour Shuttle Center will be at the City of La Mesa’s Municipal Parking Lot at the northeast corner of Allison & Date Avenues.
For discounted advance tickets go to lamesahistory.com
Pre-Event Ticket Prices: History Center Members $30 Non-Members $40
Patron & Benefactor Members Receive 2 Home Tour Tickets with annual membership

NEW SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY!
FRIDAY NIGHT PREMIUM HOME TOUR TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
La Mesa History Center is also offering a limited number of tickets for the Friday Night Pre-Tour and Reception — November 7th, 6:00-9:00PM
Get a chance to meet and thank the Homeowners and get a guided tour of the tour properties with historian Jim Newland. Features a catered reception.
Friday Night Premium ticket price $125 and includes ticket to Saturday’s tour.