Enjoyed the tour by Ned Titlow, Pat James and others with personal tales and lots of history.  “Hidden Garden” following the Historical Walk… The Garden still looks great thanks to Kathi and those helping keep it up.
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The Ocean Beach Historical Society Program Charles  Curtis’ Adventures in Lomaland on July 21, 2011 brought lots of laughs and enthusiaum from a large crowd!
Charles  “Chuck” Curtis found paradise at age 4 when he moved to the  Theosophist community at Lomaland in Point Loma. He attended Madame  Tingley’s school, later joined the navy and married a woman from a  prominent Point Loma family. As a student, Charles would finish  his school work so he could  go play at Lomaland. It was his giant  playground… with trees, beaches, animals, and other wonders of  nature. Also, the campus’ beautiful white buildings and purple glass  domes provided him constant entertainment and adventure.
The  school gave Charles a strong basic education: An introduction to the  arts and woodworking, and a horticultural background. The farming and  sustainable workings of the Theosophists’ community helped him in  creating his own wooded paradise (including Torrey Pines) on his  picturesque property in Ramona, California.

It was a night of stand-up with little-known interesting history as the OBHS Presented on June 16, 2011 Charlie & Tonii… The Boys from the Other Side of the Hill! As boys Charlie Carlos Charlie LeGretti) and Tonii (Larry Tonnii DeGarcia) lived in Sunset Cliffs Azure Vistas project housing, which is now considered prime ocean front property. Also, they had both lived in the Frontier projects where the old Frontier Drive-in was located in the Midway area (now called North Bay). Charlies’ (nick-named Taco), family owned the first Mexican restaurant in Ocean Beach. Wonderland fascinated Tonii DeGarcia (Gar) and played a major role in his life. The original Wonderland Offices, which were moved and converted into apartments, were his first home. Many years later when the building was condemned, he bought it and restored it. He also commissioned several Wonderland paintings he showed at our program.

Tonii DeGarcia as baby in front of Wonderland Apartments.

May 13, 2011 OB Exposed! Was a great evening of fun with a hug crowd and lots of great entries of photographic impressions of Ocean Beach & Point Loma. Special Thanks to Wonderland Series host Noah Tafolla,  OB Business Center, the Masonic Hall and the great refreshments donated by European Cake Gallery, Azucar, Pepe’s, C.J.s Catering and Specialty Baking, Subway, Olive Tree Market Place, People’s Food Co-op and Shades. Also, thanks to the OBHS Board and volunteers.

The winning photos can be seen at the OB Library for a month.

Photos that were not donated may be picked up at OB Business Center.

Author Linda Pequegnat Presented “This Day in San Diego “
April 21, 2011,  Linda opened our eyes to the may events that happened on a variety of dates in San Diego. Linda Pequegnat,  is a retired research scientist, in the field of Marine  Biology, who got her Masters from Scripps Institution of Oceanography. This book was her first endeavor in historical research about her favorite place—San  Diego.

The Ocean Beach Historical Society Presented: The Annual WISTERIA TEA PARTY
March 19, 2011 at 4761 Niagara Ave., 92107 (Ocean Beach)
We celebrated our OBHS Annual Wisteria Tea Party held at Board Member Ned Titlow’s early 1900’s home, under the full bloomed largest Wisteria canopy in O.B. Everyone enjoy a variety of teas, fresh homemade lemonade, scrumptious delectables while listening FEATURED VIOLINIST ALICIA PREVIN, CELLIST MARK SANDER and KEYBOARDIST MARK SAVERINO . Actor/Singer Antony Johnson (T.J.)  joined in on a couple lovely songs. It was a day to remember!

Thurs.,  Feb. 17, 2011, 7 p.m., At PL Methodist Church, 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd.OBHS presents Historian Ron May, Memories of Sunset Cliffs and Ocean Beach— from 1955 Through 1962
One thing I have learned doing history work is that even though a bunch of people lived through the same time period, they all saw things through different eyes. I saw Sunset Cliffs and Ocean Beach as a child and teenager between 1955 and 1962 and off and on again through 1972. I will be talking about exploration of Sunset Cliffs and the remains of Albert Spaulding’s Esplanade, caves and staircases, the ruins of the Theosophical Society, U.S. Army Fort Rosecrans bunkers and trenches, a wrecked Mexican fishing boat at the foot of Hill Street, mischief and hijinx in the hills, and fond memories of Ocean Beach water sports at the Flood Control Channel.
In 1981, Ron lead a team of archaeologists in the discovery of a lost 18th century Spanish fort on the Naval Submarine Base on Point Loma and have been working out there on weekends for the past 30-years.
Please join us Feb. 17 to hear Ron’s first-hand accounts about Sunset Cliffs and Ocean Beach.

They Made a difference… The UNSONG History of WOMEN In San Diego Region will be presented by the Congress of History Event. Friday, March 4th & Saturday, March 5th, $25 basic entry fee (covers both days). Infomation and reservations at: http://www.congressofhistory.org/events.html
FRIDAY-  9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Balboa Park Club Ballroom, followed by a walking tour of some of the architecture of Balboa Park.
SATURDAY – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, Recital Hall (next door to the Club), in Baboa Park, San Diego
Box lunches available both days for an additional fee (not mandatory)
The entry to the Santa Fe display room (in the Balboa Park Club) is free to the public both days.

Live History — Join Us for Board Member… Man About Town
NED TITLOW’S  87th BIRTHDAY PARTY
February 12th, 2:30 PM – 5 PM  at the OB Rec Center
on Santa Monica Ave. (between Sunset Cliffs Blvd. and Ebers St.)

1/30/11 OBHS Program- OB Photographer Joe Ewing captured the essence of OB in his photos dating back to the 1980’3. His presintaion included incredible sunsets, fireworks, beach scences to  humorous images such as the pot plant that use to grow in one of the banks landscapes. Joe’s stunning photos have won the OB Exposed Photo Contest, in which you see why after hearing his , enthusiasm, knowledge and tips on photography. The OBHS thanks Joe for presenting his lovely images.