Historic Walking Tour of Van Nuys

6262 Van Nuys Boulevard,Los Angeles CA 91401

21 August, 2021

Description

Walking tour of the history of Van Nuys 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 • Van Nuys Civic Center History • Old Van Nuys Library (1927) • United Methodist Church • Municipal Building Façade • Fire Station #39 (1919) • Country General Store • 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. --- --- --- ORDER / RESERVE TICKETS: Please RSVP and pay in advance with: EVENBRITE - Search under: Van Nuys Historic Walking Tour (Okay to walk-up and pay) Saturday, August 21, 2021 Cost: $10 per person donation Parking: Street & metered parking in area RSVP: 1-818-347-9665, email: [email protected] Please consider inviting a family member, colleague or friend. Attendees will meet at 9:50 am under the "Bridge/Archway" Braude Constituent Center 6262 Van Nuys Blvd. Van Nuys, CA 91401 SE corner of Sylvan Street and Van Nuys Blvd. --- --- --- CONTACT US: The Museum of the SFV Tel: 818-347-9665 email: [email protected] Blog: museumsanfernandovalley.blogspot.com www.TheMuseumSFV.org