Coauthors Marilyn Carnes and Matthew Nye present the history of National City and its many firsts.
Below the surface of bustling National City lies the story of olive and citrus orchards, grand Victorian homes, great wealth, and the coming of the first railroad. Founded in 1868 by Frank Kimball, National City is credited with multiple distinguished firsts. On the county level, the San Diego County Fair originated here, the first novel published was by a National City pioneer, the first free kindergarten opened here, the first automobile was built here, and the first railroad terminus was located here. On the state level, the first woman to serve as an elected member of a school board lived in National City. Today the city is home to 61,000 residents; and as an accessible and diverse community, all eyes now look upon National City as it begins to experience a renaissance of growth and commerce.
Admission:
$25 - Lecture & Book (Advance purchase price)
$35 - Lecture & Book (At the door price)
$15 - Lecture only (Advance & at the door price)
Purchase tickets in advance, attendance is limited
Location:
Adobe Chapel
3963 Conde Street
San Diego, CA 92110
For more information, please call: (619) 297-9327 or (619) 297-7511
To purchase tickets, please visit: www.brownpapertickets.com
Below the surface of bustling National City lies the story of olive and citrus orchards, grand Victorian homes, great wealth, and the coming of the first railroad. Founded in 1868 by Frank Kimball, National City is credited with multiple distinguished firsts. On the county level, the San Diego County Fair originated here, the first novel published was by a National City pioneer, the first free kindergarten opened here, the first automobile was built here, and the first railroad terminus was located here. On the state level, the first woman to serve as an elected member of a school board lived in National City. Today the city is home to 61,000 residents; and as an accessible and diverse community, all eyes now look upon National City as it begins to experience a renaissance of growth and commerce.
Admission:
$25 - Lecture & Book (Advance purchase price)
$35 - Lecture & Book (At the door price)
$15 - Lecture only (Advance & at the door price)
Purchase tickets in advance, attendance is limited
Location:
Adobe Chapel
3963 Conde Street
San Diego, CA 92110
For more information, please call: (619) 297-9327 or (619) 297-7511
To purchase tickets, please visit: www.brownpapertickets.com
