Historic walking tour of Van Nuys
2:00- 3:00 pm
$10/pp
RSVP in advance (appreciated) on EventBrite HERE.
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
• Van Nuys Fire Station
• 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 info@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
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