NORTHRIDGE FARMS

DISCOVERING OUR VALLEY   2011

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According to a May 13, 1985 article in the Los Angeles Times about the Falk Ranch, Northridge Farms came into existence when the Barbara Stanwyk / Zeppo Marx combine lost interest in horse breeding and "... sold out, lock, stock and barrelt, to J.H. Ryan, prominent sportsman and breeding enthusiast. Ryan changed the name to Northridge Farms, which became one of the state's leadingh breeding centers, boarding as many as 300 horses."

 

Lawrence K. Ho took this photograph of the entrance to Northrdige Farms before its sale to developers in 1961. (click on image to enlarge)  News clipping courtesy of Steve Falk 2011.

Once the entrance to Northridge Farms was where this 1985 photograph of Mahall Street and Reseda Boulevard was taken.  (click on image to enlarge)

OUR LADY OF CORVALLIS HIGH SCHOOL - PAPER PRISMS

DISCOVERING OUR VALLEY    2011

The Museum's work to save the history of Our Lady of Corvallis Catholic High School in Studio City continues, slowly but surely. Once prominent, Corvallis High School influenced several generation of San Fernando Valley girls. The school was located just south of Ventura Boulevard on Laurel Canyon.
1984. 1985 and 1987 copies of the "Paper Prism" containing student poetry are now part of The Museum's archives.

 Paper Prism 1984 - Gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Gary Fredburg 2011.  (click on image to enlarge)