Month: September 2002
Lucky Baldwin Cottage – Visiting (1018)
Lucky Baldwin was one of the great characters of Southern California history during the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. He was a pioneer and
Papier Mache – Visiting (1019)
Spend a day with Huell as he visits with Tony Dominguez at his studio “Arte Calidad.” Tony has taken the ancient art of papier mache
Flower Flag – Visiting (1013)
In 1942, the good folks at Bodger Seeds in Lompoc decided they could do something really spectacular to support the war effort. Planting a
Fairplex Garden Train – Visiting (1012)
Join Huell as he visits Fairplex Pomona to see their Garden Railroad. The Fairplex Garden Railroad is considered the oldest and the largest
Neon Tour – Visiting (1010)
Huell vivits the Museum of Neon Art to learn about the history of Neon, then climbs aboard a doubble-decker bus for a twilight tour of
Canoe Racers – Visiting (1008)
Each year, civil engineering students around the country compete in what might appear to be an unachievable challenge. Join Huell in Newport
Organ Grinders – Visiting (1006)
Join Huell as he spends a day at Descanso Gardens in La Canada to enjoy a good old-fashioned rally put on by the Automatic Musical Instrument
Stealth Ship – Visiting (1007)
Sea Shadow is the Navy’s “Stealth Ship.” It’s a futuristic vessel built to test new naval technologies especially
Hall of Justice – Visiting (1014)
Since its doors opened in 1926 its been the site for L.A.’s “Famous and Felonious.” Bugsy Siegle, Charles Manson, Robert
Webb School – Visiting (1004)
Alumni from the Webb School Class of 1961 revisit an archaeological dig in Barstow, and Huell tags along to learn more about the memorable