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Blog archive: Seeking information
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She wants to know: I found your blog by searching for a horseback riding ranch that I went to as a kid in the 1950-1960s - I think it was in Chatsworth and I believe it was called The B...
Posted December 28, 2006 12:19 AM
Jim Hier has been gathering historical information about Granada Hills. Here's his latest update: Friends of Granada Hills - A quick note to update you on the progress of the Granada Hills History Project. Over the past few months we...
Posted December 27, 2006 11:59 PM
Anybody know if this Chatsworth rock formation survived time, construction of the Simi Valley Freeway, rocket testing at Rocketdyne (now Boeing) and development of the Iverson movie ranch into condos? The 1912 photographs (left and right) are in the Online...
Posted May 17, 2006 05:59 PM
Some memories and some questions: ♦ "Just an update !! Kiddieland was located on Van Nuys Blvd. between The Moongate Chinese restaurant and the Panorama Bowling Alley." — Thanks, Doug Stephenson ♦ "I am trying to find some old photos...
Posted May 8, 2006 12:14 AM
I have vague memories of enjoying a barbecued beef sandwich here after a LIttle League practice when I was probably eight years old. I'd like to hear a little about this place myself. Don't get me started on how many...
Posted February 6, 2006 10:52 PM
Birmingham High School's origins as a World War II Army hospital, and later a hospital for paraplegic veterans, feeds a lot of legends about hidden tunnels and underground facilities. I've yet to discover what the truth is, but I was...
Posted February 5, 2006 11:09 PM
Michael Freeman asks: There was a hamburger place at the corner of Ventura Blvd. and Hazeltine Ave. I believe it was spelled “Jacy’s,” but it was pronounced “Cacky’s.” “Cacky" was the owner, he was a friend of my father Ticker...
Posted February 5, 2006 10:30 PM
It has been suggested that the 1950s television program that aired from the host's yard in Sherman Oaks—and used the theme from The Thin Man—was the Dude Martin show on Channel 11. Another writer offers some more detail: I read...
Posted February 5, 2006 01:45 AM
Email from Idaho: I am trying to solve a mystery about an antique. I have a piece of wood stamped “The Callaway Corporation, 14719 Lull Street, Van Nuys.” This could be an old piece of wood, not really sure. Do...
Posted February 4, 2006 10:45 PM
A reader emails: I wonder if (in the lore and history section) you have ever commented on how many Valley residents must actually be direct descendants of San Fernando himself -- I mean, the king and saint. Ferdinand III had...
Posted February 3, 2006 06:55 PM
Hi there, Jack “The Enforcer” Whalen was my great uncle, his brother-in-law was my grandfather George Wunderlich. Could you please send me any information you have on him, as I am trying to put together a family album. Thank...
Posted February 2, 2006 04:50 PM
Hi, Can you give me any information on the old 'Wild Goose' restaurant/bar in Sherman Oaks from the 1960's? Thank you in advance for your help. Wendy Hainlin Not one I know, but maybe someone will write in....
Posted February 2, 2006 04:29 PM
Hi, Kevin, I LOVE your book and website. I'm writing a memoir of my Italian-American childhood in the San Fernando Valley (covering the years 1959 up until 1968). My grandfather, John Indrisano, had a long-standing relationship with Mae West,...
Posted February 2, 2006 04:14 PM
A reader emails" I remember in the mid-to late '50s there was a local afternoon TV show. The host spoke from his yard in Sherman Oaks, and showed movies (stuff from the '40s and '50s). The theme music was The...
Posted February 1, 2006 06:50 PM
I don't know if you can help me but I am looking for a picture of the Sepulveda Pass in the early 30's or 40's. My mom and I saw it at the La Brea Tar Pits a long...
Posted February 1, 2006 05:38 PM
Hello, My name is Anthony. I've lived in the valley my whole life. I recently purchased your book. It's great. I was reading through it and found a sentence under "Castle Peak: A beacon for the ages." It...
Posted February 1, 2006 05:37 PM
Can you give me any information on the developer/contractor/ architect who built homes in the Valley in the 50's with birdhouse-like features, usually on the attached garages? They have a German/Swiss type cottage style to them. Any help you...
Posted February 1, 2006 05:35 PM
On Northridge Elementary School: Hi Kevin- I recently discovered your book and website, both of which bring back many memories of growing up in the Northridge in the '60s. You have captured on paper much of what I remember of...
Posted February 1, 2006 05:34 PM
Phillip John Gioe writes with an intriguing mystery. First, thank you for your wonderful book, which I discovered only a few days ago, and which has occupied a good part of my time since. It has also helped to reinvigorate...
Posted February 1, 2006 05:31 PM
The image in the Photo Gallery of San Fernando's early baseball team brought this email: I would like to know how to get a photograph copy of the Team. This picture is actually from 1908. My Grandfather Edward D....
Posted February 1, 2006 05:30 PM
A reader asks: I have an old machine tool that has embossed on the side of its casting, "Grant Milathe Van Nuys." I am trying to find out anything I can about the Grant Company. Have you heard of it? ...
Posted February 1, 2006 05:18 PM
