August 9, 2024

 I'm taking a break this week, but here's a Far Side cartoon.

August 2, 2024

 

I'd barely posted last week's photo of Lerner's Shops, at 3055 University, when this shot of Woolworth's, at 3067 University, popped up.  Click HERE to see an enlargement and a current view.

Tom Isom shares a 1918 view of the Santa Ysabel country store.  I've added a current view.  Click HERE to see both.

Dale Mann ’68 passed away unexpectedly June 10, 2024 in Rancho Bernardo.  He was born in San Diego and grew up in La Jolla and San Carlos.  He was a gifted and talented illustrator and nurtured a deep appreciation for the arts. He attended Grossmont Junior College and California State University, San Diego majoring in graphic design with a minor in business administration. Dale ventured out on his own to establish a retail art supplies business in Escondido known as Vintage Arts. He designed and produced products for the Maritime Museum, the San Diego History Center, the Coronado Historical Association, the La Jolla Historical Society and the Flying Leathernecks Aviation Museum.  His work with the Flying Leathernecks was especially dear to him. Over the past few years, Dale worked tirelessly to support the Aviation Museum and gift shop. Dale made friends easily throughout his life, and he especially enjoyed the Flying Leathernecks community of friends.   He is survived by his sister Linda Mann Urmacher ’67