Merchants and Memories Exhibit Showcases
100 Years of La Jolla Business History and Development

Merchants and Memories Exhibit at 960 Prospect in La Jolla Street
La Jolla California is one of the most beautiful coastal communities
in Southern California and The La Jolla Historical Society has put together a fantastic
exhibit that showcases some of the businesses and business owners who helped
in the development and growth.

Women pose for a photo outside Sandersons in the 1950In celebration of La Jolla’s rich entrepreneurial spirit, a new exhibition entitled
Merchants & Memories: Reflections on La Jolla’s Business Community Heritage is running to the public from
February 6 through February 21 in Wisteria Cottage. The exhibition highlights many of La Jolla’s renowned commercial enterprises, past and present, that operated over the last century.
”We realize the global economy is a reality,” says the Society’s Executive Director, John Bolthouse. ”But it will always be La Jolla’s great local businesses that will ensure this town’s unique economic identity.”

An advertisement from the 1950’s
The Merchants & Memories runs through Febuary 21st and the content of the exhibit will continues to be developed. ”To make this effort truly special, we’re involving today’s businesses in tomorrow’s history by asking them to contribute images, records and memorabilia,” says Michael Mishler, the Society’s Archivist/Curator. ”This is about their heritage and we encourage their participation.”

A soda fountain from the early days of La Jolla businesses
Mishler has spent countless hours researching archives and interviewing local La Jolla and San Diego residents who grew up in and contributed to the growth of La Jolla as we know it today. For anyone who loves local history this is a must vist exhibit to see all the old photos, guest registers and memorabelia.

Kids enjoy watching a movie at the old Cove Theater
The exhibit runs through Saturday, February 21
Wisteria Cottage, 780 Prospect Street La Jolla Ca. 92109
Open every day 10am – 3pm
Free Admission -

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