SOHO Reflections Newsletter, Vol. 14, Issue 9
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THE 5.0.H.O. NEWSLETTER REFLECTIONS SEPTEMBER 1982 VOL. XIV NO. IX P.O. BOX 3571 SAN DIEGO, CALFORNIA 92103 _l POINT LOMA TOUR l jw~ October 23, 1982 Jw~ Turn-of-the-century buildings can be visited during three The tour route will encompass the Thursday Club (a l 920's era women's club); the Mills Mansion (a past Designer's hour bus tour s of San Diego 's Point Loma area on Showcase house across from the former site of Sunset Cliffs Saturday, October 23, 1982. The bus tours , 9 a.m. to noon Garden); t_heBridges/ Timken Estate (built by the family of and I p.m. to 4 p.m. , will be supplemented by brief walking the "RoHer Bearing King" who have been so generous to San tours of Point Loma College, site of Madame Tingley 's Diego's fine arts); the Jennings House (the oldest existing Theosophical Institute , and open homes in such diverse residence in Point Loma); and the Reuben H. Fleet Mansion styles as Victorian, California craftsman, and pseudo (home of the aerospace industry pioneer) . Oriental. Deadline for reservations for the Point Loma Tour are due Tiu~ tour opens with a slide show at Point Loma College by October 9, 1982. The price is $9 for members, $10 for l t the heyday of the Theosophical Institute , followed by non-members . Please send check and reservation form to: a'wa lking tour of the grounds , including Madame Tingley's residence , the A,.B. Spalding residence (sporting goods SOHO , c/ o 1062 Albion, San Diego, CA 92106. For further manufacturer) , the first Greek Theater built in the United information , call SOHO at 297-9327. States , and mis_cellaneous cottages . Established in 1897 by Madame Katherine A. Tingley , the Universal Brotherhood and Theosophical Society once occupied 50 Moorish / Egyptian buildin gs on 130 acres. Only IO of the original buildings now remain. A Greek Theater with terraced steps and parallel colonnades still exists as do two of the octagonal structures. The institu te was closed down in 1941. At another tour stop, participants can walk through the Neresheimer-Tingley House (also called the Sunshine House or Silvergate Mansion) . This house was closely associated with the Theosophica l Society. It was built in 1903 by Emil August Neresheimer, one of the founding j members of the society, as his personal residence. Madame '5 Tingley, who later owned the house for 24 years , used it as en <> the "Sunnyside" dormitory for young ladies in conjunction 1 with the Theosopical school. The house has finely preserved ~ vernacu lar Victorian arch itecture , reflecting the same style £ 0 as was used in the Theosophical buildings. 0 ..c: Also on the tour, the Mannasse/ Schiller subdiv ision ll.. i :les samp les of craftsman , prairie-style, shingle-style, a alifornia bungalo w-style houses. J.S. Mannasse and Sch iller, majo r San Diego developers at the turn -of-the If you are interested in volunteering to help host, tour guide, century came from two of the oldest families in San Diego or anyth ing else that may be needed for coordinating this Cou nty. The Mannasse rancho occupied land where the tour, please leave your name and numb er with SOHO at Wild Animal Park is today. 297-9327. RESERVATION COUPON IS ON PAGE 3 Saks Returns Furniture Restoration Workshops The furniture loaned to Saks Fifth A venue has been returned and it was greatly appreciated by the company. It was used in their Charity Window for one week as a Scheduled Victorian exhibit. This loan was coordinated by Patrick THE THREE R's - RESTORATION, RENOVATION '-----' Byland, Saks Visual Merchandising Director, and Claire AND REHABILITATION Kap lan, SOHO's Volunteer Chairperson. Besides the two cherry wood pieces, Victorian paintings were loaned by Pat A series of six Restoration Workshops have been scheduled Sk idmore and a marble top tab le by Alice Crittenden. by SOHO. The series will be on Wednesday evenings beginning with the first meeting on October 13, 1982. They will begin at 7:30 p.m . and end at 9:30 p.m. These workshops will consist of informal presentations, including some slide presentations and will end with Matthew Sherman House adequate time for a question and answer session. Listed below are the dates and subject for each class of the series . Is For Sale The first meeting is scheduled to meet at Senlis Cottage , SOHO office, Heritage Park. Subsequent meeting places For information , call Carol Pappas at 582-1193. may change. October 13, 1982 - Registration, Approaching Restoration, What Style Is It?, Researching the House. (Presented by Pat Schaelchlin) October 20, 1982 - Role of the Architect, How to choose contractor and project coordinator - presented by Marc Tarasuck A.I.A. October 27, 1982 - Structural Evaluation, exterior repairs presented by Rurik Kallas November 3, 1982 - Interior repairs and finishes, moldings, etc. (Rurik Kallas) November 10, 1982 - How to select appropriate interior colors, wall coverings and furnishings - presented by Mary Joralmon . November 17, 1982 - Personal dilemmas - building codes, new tax incentives, etc. REFLECTIONS The series of workshops is availab le for the low cost of Nancy Roberts Editor $12.50 . If you are interested in participating in this helpfu l SOHO OFFICERS 1981- 1982 workshop please fill out the coupon and enclose your check . (Make checks payable to SOHO). Michae l Sull iva n President Cathy Grig,hy Executive Vice Presidenr Matt Potter Vice Presidenr o/ Governmental Affairs r---------------------------~Yes, I would like to be parti~ate in the SOHO TH REE R's Bruce Herms Vice Presidenr of Educat ion Restoration Workshops beginning on Wednesday, October Secretary Mary De ll Worthington 13, 1982 and ending November 17, 1982. Sally John, Treasurer Name _ _ ____ ____ _ ___ __ _ ___ _ SOHO BOARD OF DIRECTORS Address ___ ___ ____ __ ______ _ Ron Campm:1i Kathy Cog en C lare Crane C hri stin<: Fauiknt:r Phone Number _ __ _ _ ____ _ _ _ __ __ _ Caro le Fn..:k Cathy Grigsb) Bruc e Herm, Sally J ohns Mail coupon and check to: M. Joralmon, Workshop Mary Jora lman J an Kitchel Coordinator, ///6 Fifth Street, Coronado, CA 92/ /8. Car~ ! 1.indt:mtild.,;r Matt Potter Donna Rq: an Pat Schat:lchlin ---------------------------- Pat Skidmor e M icha t:I Sul li\·:111 Mary Dell Worthington .loc .I one, l' .O . Bn., .1571 San D iego . CA 92 10.1 (714) 297-9127 The SOHU ncws iettc r i, pub li,hcd monthly . l.cttcr, t,i the Ed itor are welcomed. Anick , and , or photograph, oi' inten :,t t,i SOHO 1 mrrnh Pr~ rtnci friend<-rtn· rP'"'·' Pf1 1 h 11... 1 ·"-t;c.. .t11' · 1' !l'' P 11 r~10 .. rt Page 2 The Tiffiny Restaurant in Heritage Park will have box General Meeting lunches available for purchase. For the price of $3.95 you can purchase a box lunch that includes fried chicken or a Election of Officers & Board beef, turkey or tuna sandwich; potatoe salad, roll, hard September 25, Heritage Park boiled egg, piece of seasonal fruit, and a pastry. By Michael Sullivan ON SEPTEMBER 25, 1982, the Save Our Heritage National Trust Organisation will be celebrating another change of command. Yes, another year has flown by and it is once again time to elect a new President, Officers, and Board of Honor Awards Directors. The National Trust for Historic Preservation is accepting nominations for the 1983 Honor Awards to be presented in The celebration will take place at Heritage Park in Old May 1983, in Washington, D.C., at the 37th Annual Town. The picnic in the park with friends and relatives will Membership Meeting. A $500 stipend, funded by the Rust give our membership a chance to meet the people who have Oleum Corporation of Vernon Hills, Illinoi s, will sacrificed many hours for preservation of our historical accompany each honor award . The Louise du Pont heritage . How to get involved in our community and effect Crowninshield Memorial Award, which may be presented changes in a positive manner will be on the agenda for annually to one person with a stipend of $2,500, and discussion. Refreshments will be available; beer and wine at Certificates of Commendation for Public Officials are low prices and non-alcoholic beverages . Cookies and other included within the Honor Awards Program. goodies provided by members are encouraged. Through the awards program the National Trust, with the sponsorship of the Rust-Oleum Corporation, recognizes significant achievements by individuals and organizations active in the preservation , rehabilitation, restoration or interpretation of the built and maritime environments and cultural landscapes in the United States . Deadline for nominations is January 15, 1983. For information on eligibility and criteria, and to request a nomination form, please write: 1983 Honor Awards Program, National Trust for Historic Preservation, 1785 Massachusetts Avenue, N .W., Washington, D.C., 20036. l ---------------------------·POINT LOMA RESERVATION FORM I This event is just in the planning stages and if you have a hot idea for the celebration or would like to participate in the NOTE : The tour begins at Point Loma College. You may I planning, please feel free to call either Mary Joralmon or park your car in the parking lot there. The college is located I Michael Sullivan. We would love to have your help. Michael at 3900 Loma Land Drive, three blocks west of Catalina I can be reached at 282-500 I and Mary can be reached at 435- Boulevard. J 6108. Give us a call, and we will make sure you have a great Yes, I want to go on the SOHO Point Loma Bus/ Walking I time.