La Mesa History Center

11/04/2026

One last plug for our Nov. 7 Historic Home Tour in the Grossmont/Mt. Helix area. You can still buy tickets at lamesahistory.com. This home is not on tour but is in the area and gives you a taste for our rich history. Where is this and who owned it?

11/01/2026

Get Tickets Now for the La Mesa History Center’s 20th Annual Home Tour this Saturday November 7th from 9am to 3pm. This year the History Center presents our Platinum event: “Artists and Officers” featuring classic homes, landscapes and artisanship in the Grossmont Colony and Mt. Helix communities.
Once again ticket holders will experience some of Greater La Mesa’s most historic, beautiful, and preserved homes and properties featuring the stories of early artists, artisan and officer residents.
This year’s ticket holders will experience the works of noted architects such as Emmor Brooke Weaver and Lillian Rice along with the homes of notable Grossmont Colony pioneering “artist” residents such as poet John Vance Chaney, concert violinist Beulah Lewis, painter Valencia Rafferty McCleave and community namesake actor/theater agent William B. Gross. The homes also feature beautiful gardens and landscapes as well as the works of local artist/craftspersons such as James Hubbell, Wayne Chapman, Anne Meek, Lynn Reeves and Mic Mead. Several homes also feature our area’s connection to regional military heritage including homes of Spanish-American War, World War I and World War II veteran officers who made their homes here locally.
All Tickets holders will be transported to the homes via air-conditioned buses that run continuously through the tour route.
This year our Home Tour Shuttle Center will be at the Grossmont High School Parking Lot at 1100 Murray Drive.
Last Year’s Tour Sold Out!
So Don’t Miss Your Chance to Join Us for this Annual Gem event that brings to light La Mesa’s amazing architectural heritage.
For tickets go to lamesahistory.com

Pre-Event Ticket Prices: History Center Members $40 Non-Members $50
Patron & Benefactor Members Receive 2 Home Tour Tickets with annual membership

FRIDAY NIGHT PREMIUM HOME TOUR TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
La Mesa History Center is also offering a limited number of tickets for the Friday Night Pre-Tour and Reception — November 6th, 5:30-9:00PM
Get a chance to get a guided tour of the tour properties with historian Jim Newland.
Friday Night Premium ticket price $125 and includes ticket to Saturday’s tour.

11/01/2026

Get Tickets Now for the La Mesa History Center’s 20th Annual Home Tour Saturday November 7th from 9am to 3pm. This year the History Center presents our Platinum event: “Artists and Officers” featuring classic homes, landscapes and artisanship in the Grossmont Colony and Mt. Helix communities.
Once again ticket holders will experience some of Greater La Mesa’s most historic, beautiful, and preserved homes and properties including stories of artist and officer owner properties with beautifully landscaped grounds.
This year’s ticket holders will experience the works of noted architects such as Emmor Brooke Weaver and Lillian Rice along with the homes of notable Grossmont Colony pioneering “artist” residents such as poet John Vance Chaney, concert violinist Beulah Lewis, painter Valencia Rafferty McCleave and community namesake actor/theater agent William B. Gross. The homes also feature beautiful gardens and landscapes as well as the works of local artist/craftspersons such as James Hubbell, Wayne Chapman, Anne Meek, Lynn Reeves and Mic Mead. Several homes also feature our area’s connection to regional military heritage including homes of Spanish-American War, World War I and World War II veteran officers who made their homes here locally.
All Tickets holders will be transported to the homes via air-conditioned buses that run continuously through the tour route.
This year our Home Tour Shuttle Center will be at the Grossmont High School Parking Lot at 1100 Murray Drive.
Last Year’s Tour Sold Out!
So Don’t Miss Your Chance to Join Us for this Annual Gem event that brings to light La Mesa’s amazing architectural heritage.
For tickets go to lamesahistory.com

Pre-Event Ticket Prices: History Center Members $40 Non-Members $50
Patron & Benefactor Members Receive 2 Home Tour Tickets with annual membership

FRIDAY NIGHT PREMIUM HOME TOUR TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
La Mesa History Center is also offering a limited number of tickets for the Friday Night Pre-Tour and Reception — November 6th, 5:30-9:00PM
Get a chance to get a guided tour of the tour properties with historian Jim Newland.
Friday Night Premium ticket price $125 and includes ticket to Saturday’s tour.

10/28/2026

Clearly you can read the name of this business but do you know where it was and when this was taken?

10/27/2026

Home Tour Fans! Please help us spread the word. Think of a friend, neighbor, family member, or coworker who might enjoy being part of our 20th Annual Home Tour on November 7. No expertise is needed—just a friendly face and a willingness to help as a house docent!

Website First Name * Last Name * Email * Mobile Number * Shift Selection * Available to serve an AM Shift (8:30 AM - 12:00 PM) Available to serve a PM Shift (11:30 AM - 3:00 PM) Flexible — available to serve either AM or PM Shift Interested in being a Lead Docent Volunteer

10/27/2026

Get Your Tickets Now for the La Mesa History Center’s 20th Annual Home Tour Saturday November 7th from 9am to 3pm. This year the History Center presents for our Platinum event: “Artists and Officers” featuring classic homes, landscapes and artisanship in the Grossmont Colony and Mt. Helix communities.
Once again ticket holders will experience some of Greater La Mesa’s most historic, beautiful, and preserved homes and properties including this amazing 1912 Mission Revival gem property.
This year’s ticket holders will experience the works of noted architects such as Emmor Brooke Weaver and Lillian Rice along with the homes of notable Grossmont Colony pioneering “artist” residents such as poet John Vance Chaney, concert violinist Beulah Lewis, painter Valencia Rafferty McCleave and community namesake actor/theater agent William B. Gross. The homes also feature beautiful gardens and landscapes as well as the works of local artist/craftspersons such as James Hubbell, Wayne Chapman, Anne Meek, Lynn Reeves and Mic Mead. Several homes also feature our area’s connection to regional military heritage including homes of Spanish-American War, World War I and World War II veteran officers who made their homes here locally.
All Tickets holders will be transported to the homes via air-conditioned buses that run continuously through the tour route.
This year our Home Tour Shuttle Center will be at the Grossmont High School Parking Lot at 1100 Murray Drive.
Last Year’s Tour Sold Out!
So Don’t Miss Your Chance to Join Us for this Annual Gem event that brings to light La Mesa’s amazing architectural heritage.
For tickets go to lamesahistory.com

Pre-Event Ticket Prices: History Center Members $40 Non-Members $50
Patron & Benefactor Members Receive 2 Home Tour Tickets with annual membership

FRIDAY NIGHT PREMIUM HOME TOUR TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
La Mesa History Center is also offering a limited number of tickets for the Friday Night Pre-Tour and Reception — November 6th, 5:30-9:00PM
Get a chance to get a guided tour of the tour properties with historian Jim Newland.
Friday Night Premium ticket price $125 and includes ticket to Saturday’s tour.

10/23/2026

Get Your Tickets Now for the La Mesa History Center’s 20th Annual Home Tour Saturday November 7th from 9am to 3pm. This year the History Center presents for our Platinum event: “Artists and Officers” featuring classic homes, landscapes and artisanship in the Grossmont Colony and Mt. Helix communities.
Once again ticket holders will experience some of Greater La Mesa’s most historic, beautiful, and preserved homes and properties including this 1912 Craftsman property with compatible additions.
This year’s ticket holders will experience the works of noted architects such as Emmor Brooke Weaver and Lillian Rice along with the homes of notable Grossmont Colony pioneering “artist” residents such as poet John Vance Chaney, concert violinist Beulah Lewis, painter Valencia Rafferty McCleave and community namesake actor/theater agent William B. Gross. The homes also feature beautiful gardens and landscapes as well as the works of local artist/craftspersons such as James Hubbell, Wayne Chapman, Anne Meek, Lynn Reeves and Mic Mead. Several homes also feature our area’s connection to regional military heritage including homes of Spanish-American War, World War I and World War II veteran officers who made their homes here locally.
All Tickets holders will be transported to the homes via air-conditioned buses that run continuously through the tour route.
This year our Home Tour Shuttle Center will be at the Grossmont High School Parking Lot at 1100 Murray Drive.
Last Year’s Tour Sold Out!
So Don’t Miss Your Chance to Join Us for this Annual Gem event that brings to light La Mesa’s amazing architectural heritage.
For tickets go to lamesahistory.com

Pre-Event Ticket Prices: History Center Members $40 Non-Members $50
Patron & Benefactor Members Receive 2 Home Tour Tickets with annual membership

FRIDAY NIGHT PREMIUM HOME TOUR TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
La Mesa History Center is also offering a limited number of tickets for the Friday Night Pre-Tour and Reception — November 6th, 5:30-9:00PM
Get a chance to get a guided tour of the tour properties with historian Jim Newland.
Friday Night Premium ticket price $125 and includes ticket to Saturday’s tour.

10/21/2026

Where is this? Although not on tour this year (but maybe one day in the future!) this is in the neighborhood where we will be for our 20th Annual Historic Home Tour on Nov. 7. Buy your tickets now at lamesahistory.com. We know at least one of our followers will know this one well.

10/19/2026

Get Your Tickets Now for the La Mesa History Center’s 20th Annual Home Tour Saturday November 7th from 9am to 3pm. This year the History Center presents for our Platinum event: “Artists and Officers” featuring classic homes, landscapes and artisanship in the Grossmont Colony and Mt. Helix communities.

Once again ticket holders will experience some of Greater La Mesa’s most historic, beautiful, and preserved homes and properties including this 1912 Mission Revival home with beautifully landscaped grounds.

This year’s ticket holders will experience the works of noted architects such as Emmor Brooke Weaver and Lillian Rice along with the homes of notable Grossmont Colony pioneering “artist” residents such as poet John Vance Chaney, concert violinist Beulah Lewis, painter Valencia Rafferty McCleave and community namesake actor/theater agent William B. Gross. The homes also feature beautiful gardens and landscapes as well as the works of local artist/craftspersons such as James Hubbell, Wayne Chapman, Anne Meek, Lynn Reeves and Mic Mead. Several homes also feature our area’s connection to regional military heritage including homes of Spanish-American War, World War I and World War II veteran officers.
All Tickets holders will be transported to the homes via air-conditioned buses that run continuously through the tour route.

This year our Home Tour Shuttle Center will be at the Grossmont High School Parking Lot at 1100 Murray Drive.

Last Year’s Tour Sold Out!
So Don’t Miss Your Chance to Join Us for this Annual Gem event that brings to light La Mesa’s amazing architectural heritage.
For tickets go to lamesahistory.com

Pre-Event Ticket Prices: History Center Members $40 Non-Members $50
Patron & Benefactor Members Receive 2 Home Tour Tickets with annual membership

FRIDAY NIGHT PREMIUM HOME TOUR TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
La Mesa History Center is also offering a limited number of tickets for the Friday Night Pre-Tour and Reception — November 6th, 5:30-9:00PM
Get a chance to meet and thank the Homeowners and get a guided tour of the tour properties with historian Jim Newland.
Friday Night Premium ticket price $125 and includes ticket to Saturday’s tour.

10/16/2026

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