Tag: Looking Back
Lodovica Borra celebrates a century
Isn’t it nice to grow up in a community where you really know people and see familiar faces on a regular basis? Such is...
Remembering some historical women
Before Women’s History Month comes to a close, let’s remember that Culver City has benefitted from numerous strong women, who have contributed to local...
Looking back on our movie heritage
Since this was Oscar week, it seems fitting to offer a little movie-related quiz! See how many of the following you can answer (without...
Celebrating two historical figures
This is a week to celebrate two men who changed history! Monday we celebrated Martin Luther King Day. And today marks the actual birthday...
Looking back at Harry H. Culv er Ads
Early advertising for Culver City was created to appeal to different segments of the desired population. One early and widely circulated ad read “All...
Celebrating the 75th Anniversary Release of Gone With The Wind, The...
What a privilege to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the releases of The Wizard of Oz and Gone With the Wind! Both movies were...
Learning about the Al G. B arnes Circus
Did you know The Al G. Barnes Circus was once located in Culver City? This is just one of the “not so wellknown facts”...
Remembering a special person to the city
From an interview Jan. 8, 1991
After Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) H. Dale Jones announced his retirement, I had the privilege of interviewing him on...
Everyone loves a parade
Fiesta La Ballona is happening this weekend! During the early Fiestas there were two parades. The “big” Fiesta Parade traversed the city from east...
Fiesta celebrates early heritage of City
In 1951, Fiesta La Ballona emerged as a partnership between the City of Culver City and its Chamber of Commerce. It was designed as...
