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Author Chris Lukather - William Mellenthin Homes
Author Chris Lukather - Cinderella Homes of Jean Vandruff
Author Chris Lukather - Cinderella Homes of Jean Vandruff
The San Fernando Valley grew rapidly after World War II. William Mellenthin designed his own special brand of home. He is particularly remembered for his Birdhouse ranch homes, with a cupola or dovecote built prominently into the roofs of his homes. Book Cost: $30 each
Author Chris Lukather - Cinderella Homes of Jean Vandruff
Author Chris Lukather - Cinderella Homes of Jean Vandruff
Author Chris Lukather - Cinderella Homes of Jean Vandruff
In the 1950s, Southern California tract housing developments filled the need of a burgeoning population, but they often lacked innovation, imagination and quality. Designer and builder Jean Vandruff’s charming homes skyrocketed to popularity, since they exemplified a visionary translation of storybook magic into appealing new homes buyers could afford. Book Cost: $30 each
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Author David Coscia - GROWTH of the Pacific Electric in the San Fernando Valley
Author David Coscia - GROWTH of the Pacific Electric in the San Fernando Valley
Author David Coscia - GROWTH of the Pacific Electric in the San Fernando Valley
Explore he history of the Pacific Electric from its arrival the San Fernando Valley in 1911 until its exit in 1952. The book offers a chronicle of a storied interurban and contribution to the development of the storied Valley. The 300+ mostly unpublished photos include a color section." Book Cost: $60
Author David Coscia - Southern Pacific in the San Fernando Valley - 1876 - 1996
Author David Coscia - GROWTH of the Pacific Electric in the San Fernando Valley
Author David Coscia - GROWTH of the Pacific Electric in the San Fernando Valley
The author traces the history of Southern Pacific in the area from the 1850s when it just an idea, the construction of both main lines and the branch line, the operational history of the railroad, and the end of the Southern Pacific in 1996. Book Cost: $90
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Author Rod Pyle - First On The Moon - 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing
Author Rod Pyle - First On The Moon - 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing
Author Rod Pyle - First On The Moon - 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking Apollo 11 mission, this lavishly illustrated book—featuring stunning photographs and many rarely seen images and documents—tells the incredible story of the first men on the Moon. Book Cost: $19.99
Author Rod Pyle - First On The Moon - Space 2.0
Author Rod Pyle - First On The Moon - 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing
Author Rod Pyle - First On The Moon - 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing
No longer the exclusive domain of government entities such as NASA and other national agencies, space exploration is rapidly becoming privatized, with entrepreneurial startups building huge rocket boosters, satellites, rocket engines, asteroid probes, prospecting craft, and even commercial lunar cargo landers to open this new frontier. Research into ever more sophisticated propulsion and life support systems will soon enable the journey to Mars and destinations deeper in our solar system. As these technologies continue to move forward, there are virtually no limits to human spaceflight and robotic exploration. Book Cost: $20.99
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Author Crystal Jackson - The Entrance - Pacoima's Story
Crystal Jackson, delivers an authentic and compelling account of one town’s epic journey through American history. Since our nation’s birth, Pacoima has been a microcosm of America’s social development and evolution.Once called Pacoinga, it was sacred Indian land until Spanish colonization in the late 18th century. Book Cost: $30
Filmmaker Crystal Jackson - Pacoima Stories
Crystal Jackson Productions and BAIT-CAL Films, PacoimaStories: Land of Dreams is written and directed by independent filmmaker Crystal Jackson, whose family came to Pacoima in 1935, Powerful two-hour documentary traces earliest history of Pacoima and the cities incredible growth. Cost: $19.99