Historic Walking Tour of Van Nuys Sunday, June 24th; 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m

Join us for a stroll back in time through the "Town That Was Started Right!"
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Learn about the origin of the Daily News and the company which was a nationwide maker of silent movie theatre organs. Who were Hobart Johnstone Whitley, Wayne E. Bechtelheimer and Whitley Van Nuys Huffaker? Relive "Wednesday Nights on Van Nuys Boulevard." We will have historic photographs and stories to share as we wander this surprisingly historic San Fernando Valley treasure.

Tour highlights include:

• Van Nuys Bungalow           
• Women’s Club
• Old Van Nuys Library (1927)       
• United Methodist Church
• Municipal Building Façade       
• Van Nuys Post Office
• Abeles Map               
• Fernando Statue, Crystal Plunge
• Bob’s Big Boy, Busch Gardens       
• Lankershim, Van Nuys, Whitsett, Whitley

The development entity known as The Syndicate began the process in 1910, but William Paul Whitsett saw it through to the end. Originally a barley field, Van Nuys became a prosperous center of City Government, agriculture and industry. Come explore what remains to be appreciated: original 1911 buildings hidden beneath modern facades, first churches, a civic center with many special revelations, one of the main hubs of social and official activity, the Women's Club building, Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monuments #201, #202, and #911, and National Register of Historic Places Monument #2509.

Please RSVP and pay in advance with:                                          
EVENTBRITE - Search under: Van Nuys Historic Walking Tour  (Okay to walk-up and pay)
Cost:        $10 per person donation; Also, please visit  www.TheMuseumSFV.org
Parking:    Street & metered parking in area  museumsanfernandovalley.blogspot.com

RSVP:     1-818-347-9665, email at events@TheMuseumSFV.org.

Please consider inviting a family member, colleague or friend.

Attendees will meet under the "Bridge/Archway" of the Braude Constituent Center,  6262 Van Nuys Blvd. on the SE corner of  Sylvan Street and Van Nuys Blvd.