The Coronado Historical Association Museum of History and Art - Coronado, CA - History Museums on Waymarking.com

This Museum is part of the Coronado Historical Association which moved to this location in 1999.
The Museum has changing exhibits. At the time that this Waymark was being posted, the Historical Association's website indicated that the current exhibits were:

"Coronado on the Frontline: 1942-1945

This exciting exhibit will give visitors a glimpse through a “window in time” to see how the island responded to the war effort between 1942 and 1945. Displays will vividly illustrate what was happening on North Island, in homes, schools and churches and at the Hotel del Coronado. One poignant component will focus on the neighbors, friends and workers in Coronado who were isolated and sent to internment camps.

The "Enchanted Island"

The island of Coronado has always been a very special place - from the time many centuries ago when it was hunting and gathering grounds for the Native Americans to the present day when it serves as the home for over 30,000 lucky residents and guests. This wonderful climate and access to the sea also make it an ideal location for the US Naval Air Station, the birthplace of naval aviation one hundred years ago.

The Hotel del Coronado and Tent City

The Hotel del Coronado is the most recognizable structure in Coronado and Coronado's history is closely intertwined with this National Register Historic Landmark. Tent City, which operated from 1900 to 1939 adjacent to the Hotel del Coronado, was a popular summer vacation resort for families from around the nation. Original objects used at the Hotel del Coronado, as well as dozens of photographs, are all part of the collection on view. Tent City documents include correspondence, Tent City News, photographs, programs, brochures, and postcards, all of which give the visitor a glimpse into Coronado's charming and enchanting past."

This exhibit draws from the Museum's extensive collections, which includes art and ephemera from Coronado's unique history, and a collection of historic photographs of life in Coronado since the 1880's.

Theme: Local cultural history Street Address: 1100 Orange Avenue Coronado, CA 92118 Food Court: no Gift Shop: yes Hours of Operation: Daily 10-5 Cost: 4.00 (listed in local currency) Museum Size: Small Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]

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Date Logged Log User Rating   03/31/2012 Metro2 visited it