SAN FERNANDO VALLEY FAIR 1947

 2010   THE YEAR OF VALLEY ADVENTURES         Northridge100

San Fernando Valley Fair brochure 1947 - Gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Gary Fredburg 2010. 
The early fairs in the Valley are an important source of information about Valley agricultural history.

The second Annual San Fernando Valley Fair was held for three days (September 19, 20 and 21) at the San Fernando Ball Park in 1947. In 1947 it was the youngest agricultural  fair in California. 
Max P. Shoenfeld of Northridge was the President of the agricultural district.

GRAND OLD MSSION HOTEL IN SAN FERNANDO - LONG GONE

2010 THE YEAR OF VALLEY ADVENTRUES

Mission Hotel in San Fernando c. 1890. Detail from a gift to the Archives of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Marc Wanamaker 2010 - (click on image to enlarge)

In the late 1800s there was a significant land boom in the San Fernando Valley. Small towns in the Valley found themselves growing rapidly. In the City of San Fernando, a major hotel was built near the modern intersections of Laurel Canyon Boulevard and South Brand Street. Called the Mission Hotel, the building was a fine example of Victorian architecture.

THE AUTOMOBILE COMES TO SAN FERNANDO IN 1910

2010 THE YEAR OF VALLEY ADVENTURES

Automobile owned by the Tropel Family in 1910. Archives of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley - detail from a gift by Marc Wanamaker 2010 (click on image to enlarge)

Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Tropel are believed to have brought the first automobile to the City of San Fernando in 1910.


As The Museum Community grows, we expect to have Community Chairs for many elements of San Fernando Valley history. Transportation is already a main feature of The Museum's new website. Interested persons should contact Jerry Fecht (pronounced fate) at
1 (818) 347-9665

NUESTRA SENORA DE SAN FERNANDO

The Virgin of San Fernando - Photo taken for the Archives of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley by Gerald Fecht - December 2009. (click on image to enlarge)
A visit to historic San Fernando in the Northeast corner of the San Fernando Valley is a special experience. In many ways its like stepping back into Santa Barbara before the tourists and retirees arrived. Saint Ferdinand's Catholic Church is worth a visit, if only to see its very beautiful stained glass rose window.
The food in San Fernando is exceptional, especially if you are fond of real family-owned Mexican restaurants. The independent city of San Fernando is the hometown of many of the craftsmen/women who beautify other parts of Los Angeles Country. It's a community right on the edge of celebrating its crafts and arts - a great time to explore and make it part of your Valley-wise experience.

CAN YOU IDENTIFY THIS MYSTERY CHURCH IN SAN FERNANDO

Unknown church in San Fernando - historic postcard - gift from Gary Fredburg July 2009.

Can you identify this church in San Fernando?
Postmarked San Fernando, Calif. 26 April 1949

Permission to copy this image should be obtained from The Museum of the San Fernando Valley
1 (818) 347-966


The San Fernando Valley, in the heart of the Creative Capital of the World, deserves a great Museum of history and culture.

THE MUSEUM OF THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY MEETS WED. MARCH 25TH

2009 - The Year of Valley History
Historic Porter Hotel - San Fernando City - Gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Gary Fredburg 2009. (click on image to enlarge)

The Board of Directors and Board of Advisors of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley will meet on
Wednesday 25 March, 2009
Executive Committee: 5 PM until 6 PM
Full Board Meeting: 6 PM until 8 PM

Economic Alliance of the San Fernando Valley Building
5121 Van Nuys Blvd # 200 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

Information: 1 (818) 347-9665

The San Fernando Valley, in the heart of the Creative Capital of the World, deserves a great Museum of history and culture.