- Curating the City: Wilshire Blvd.
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Interactive journey down one of L.A.'s most fascinating streets. From The Los Angeles Conservancy.
www.curatingthecity.org
- Hart Ranch and Museum
Former home and ranch of William S. Hart, silent film cowboy star and director.
www.hartmuseum.org
- Los Angeles Conservancy Modern Committee
Preservation group dedicated to the recognition, preservation, and revitalization of the historic architectural resources of greater Los Angeles.
www.modcom.org
- USS Potomac
Built in 1934 as the Coast Guard cutter Electra, she was recommissioned in 1936 as President Franklin Roosevelt's "floating White House" and later purchased by Elvis Presley. Includes tour information and photos.
www.usspotomac.org
- La Purisima Mission
Includes background and contact information, photos, and a calendar of annual events.
www.lapurisimamission.org
- California Gold Rush [ceres.ca.gov]
Important dates and discoveries for the history of the 1848 California Gold Rush, from California's Natural Resources.
ceres.ca.gov/ceres/calweb/geology/goldrush.html
- San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park@
dir.yahoo.com/.../History/Museums_and_Memorials
- Museum of Flying, The
Features a collection of World War II fighter aircraft.
www.MuseumofFlying.com
- National Civil War Association
Committed to educating the public about the Civil War; presents living history through reenactments and lectures.
www.ncwa.org
- Manzanar National Historic Site
One of ten camps at which Japanese American citizens and Japanese aliens were interned during World War II.
www.nps.gov/manz
- Coronado Historical Association
Collecting, preserving, and presenting historical information related to the unique resort community of Coronado.
www.coronadohistory.org
- Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum
Museum located in Vista, California, featuring collections of gas and steam engines from American farming communities.
www.agsem.com
- National Japanese American Historical Society - Nikkei Heritage Online
Historical and cultural organization driven by oral histories, exhibitions and publications.
www.nikkeiheritage.org
- Santa Barbara Mission
Gives history of the Catholic Parish and Old Mission.
www.sbmission.org
- Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation
Historical foundation promoting the educational, historical, and cultural development of the Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego, California. Offers walking tours and local events.
www.gaslampquarter.org
- San Francisco Architectural Heritage
Devoted to the appreciation, understanding, and protection of San Francisco's architecturally and historically significant structures and districts.
www.sfheritage.org
- Capitola Historical Museum
Offers a collection of photographs and artifacts related to Capitola's history; as well as quarterly exhibits on the history and art of the area.
www.capitolamuseum.org
- Pasadena Heritage
Historic preservation organization working to protect and preserve Pasadena's architectural legacy and cultural history.
www.pasadenaheritage.org
- United States Lighthouse Society
Resource for related historic and preservation information.
www.uslhs.org
- California Genealogical Society and Library
Maintains a library, gathers and preserves vital records, and provides education through meetings, seminars, and workshops.
www.calgensoc.org
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