History of Coronado letter preserves local past
An anonymous Coronado historian known as Annie Y. Mouse writes to The Compass recounting past local sites and dates. She notes the Ostrich Farm opening in 1897 and 1904 relocation, the 1916 Methodist Church move, Spreckels Park naming in 1927, and memories of West Plaza, East Plaza, concerts, a former adobe hut, and the Sidewalks of New York reference.
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Annie Y. Mouse
Coronado
The
Compass
Annie
Mission Cliff Gardens
Star Park
Methodist Church
Olive
Palm Avenues
West Plaza
Coronado Band
East Plaza
East
Spreckels
Alice Ben Bolt
New York
City Recreation Sets Music Program With Arthur D Sale As Director
City Recreation Director W T Vandiver announces a city wide recreation music program to be led by Arthur D Sale. Registrations open for ages 8 to 14 on Monday Tuesday 3 PM to 5 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 12 PM at Library Park Club House. Adults and those over 14 register 9 AM to 1 PM same days. Try outs will be held by Mr Idle with all registrants notified. Plans include choirs and pageants for Coronado residents and participants. The department seeks a pianist for these programs.
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Arthur D. Sale
W. T
Billy) Vandiver
City Recreation Department
Library Park
Seventh Street
Idle
Recreation Department
Coronado
History Prizes Offered By Coronado Motor Inn
George Belden manager of the Coronado Motor Inn seeks historic photos and data on the Hotel Josephine and the Orange Avenue Hotel near Third and Orange. Photos plus building size rates grounds and details earn $2.50. send to Vander at Park Clubhouse mornings 9 to 12.
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Coronado Motor Inn
George Belden
Compass
Third and
Orange Avenue
Motor Inn
Belden
Josephine
Third
Fourth Streets
Lamb Stew with Lamb Shoulder and Root Vegetables
Lamb shoulder cut in squares and simmered with potatoes carrots turnips and spring onions in bouillon and white wine with thyme marjoram and bay leaf. Sauté lamb with garlic then bake covered at 375 degrees for about 1 hour 30 minutes yields 4 servings.
Coronado 1915 mail delivery method and seawall details
Questions seek historical specifics: Coronado mail carrier method in 1915, years Ocean Boulevard seawall was built, seawall cost, and streets the seawall construction railway used. Provide sourced evidence if possible.
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Coronado
Ocean Boulevard Seawall
Seawall
Californian Comes to Heaven Gate
A Californian arrives at Heaven's gate and is greeted by a cheerful saint. When asked where he is from, he replies Los Angeles. The saint warns he may not like what awaits inside.
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Gate of Heaven
Los Angeles
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Calif
Pollack’ Mens 'Shop
Henley
Orange Ave
City Recreation
Grams
Mr. Vandiver
Park Club
Alcaraz Electric Service
E. L. Tobin
Pendlewood’s
Travel Bureau
Hotel del Coronado
Cahill
Orange Henley
Cronado
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