RSFHS is a nonprofit organization- "To preserve the history of Rancho Santa Fe in order to connect us to our Past, Present and Future".
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Operating as usual
We heard there's some golf going on down the road at Torrey Pines, so we figured we'd share images of our own historic golf course. The Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club was designed by Max Behr and officially opened in 1929. In 1937 it became the first home of the Crosby Clambake, which lasted for six years before Bing Crosby discontinued the RSF event during WWII (and later relocated it).
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Those who recognize these images may know that eucalyptus trees have been a big part of Rancho Santa Fe since the early 1900s. Between 1906 and 1914, Walter E. Hodges and the Santa Fe Railway planted 3.5 million eucalyptus trees on 3,000 acres of RSF, with the intent to use the lumber from these trees for railroad ties. This endeavor proved unsuccessful, as the new trees were not mature enough to provide lumber strong enough for use. #rsfhs #rsfhsarchives #digitalarchives #tbt #archivesathome
As promised last week, here are images of Osuna 1, former home of Leandro Osuna and later Juliana Osuna.
This ranch was built in the 1830s and remained in the Osuna family until the Santa Fe Railway purchased the land grant in 1906. It became the headquarters of the railroad and later its Santa Fe Land Improvement Company. In 1924, architect Lilian Rice renovated the adobe from a state of disrepair. It is now maintained by the Rancho Santa Fe Association.
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What are your 2021 resolutions? Ours is to share more RSF history!
Today we're sharing images of Juan María Osuna's residence, Osuna 2. Osuna was a military man and San Diego mayor who in 1845 received the full title to Rancho San Dieguito, now known as Rancho Santa Fe. Osuna and his wife Juliana lived in Osuna 2, while their son Leandro lived in Osuna 1. To read more about Juan María Osuna and the adobe residence, check out "A Brief History" on our website at https://www.ranchosantafehistoricalsociety.org/about/history/brief.
Tune in next week for images of Osuna 1!
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Happy holidays from the RSFHS family to yours!
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Recognize this view? Enjoy these archival images of Paseo Delicias and take your own personal walking tour of one of RSF's original landscaped boulevards. While you're at it, consider (safely) supporting some of RSF's great local businesses!
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We miss our visitors and community members! We may be closed, but we’re still thinking of you all. Explore these digital images of La Flecha House and plan for your future RSFHS visit.
La Flecha House, built in 1923, was designed by resident architect Lilian Rice. On July 4, 1989, it was recognized as RSF's Local Landmark No. 1. For more information, check out the history of La Flecha (https://www.ranchosantafehistoricalsociety.org/about/history/la-flecha-house) on our website.
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Take a break from your Zoom calls and enjoy this depiction of peaceful, sprawling farmland. These photos were taken in the early 1920s, right before construction of the first RSF buildings.
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In compliance with a San Diego County Public Health Order issued on November 10, 2020, La Flecha House will be closed to visitors. We look forward to seeing you as soon as we can re-open! Staff will be available by appointment only. Please contact us at [email protected] or (858)756-9291 with any questions.
100 years and counting!!
Today we're exploring photos, newspaper clippings, and brochures of The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, A Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa. The Inn, originally called Hotel La Morada and later Hacienda Hotel, was designed by architect Lilian Rice in the Spanish Revival-style as a guesthouse for prospective RSF landowners. In 1940, the beautiful space became the privately-owned luxury hotel known as the Inn at RSF.
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Today we're exploring photos, newspaper clippings, and brochures of The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, A Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa. The Inn, originally called Hotel La Morada and later Hacienda Hotel, was designed by architect Lilian Rice in the Spanish Revival-style as a guesthouse for prospective RSF landowners. In 1940, the beautiful space became the privately-owned luxury hotel known as the Inn at RSF.
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Happy Thursday! For the next few months, we’d like to share materials from the RSFHS Archives to show you some of our favorite collections and what we’ve been working on. We plan to digitize and publicly release the Archives so that everyone at home can enjoy our wonderful history—stay tuned! In the meantime, check out our posts every week and visit us at La Flecha House.
For our first Archives post, here is a look at scrapbook pages from the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club collection. The Garden Club began in 1926, only four years after architect Lilian Rice began designing the first buildings in RSF. The Club was later recognized as a California nonprofit in 1937.
In May of 2021 at North Village Park, The Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club - along with RSFHS, RSF Association, Southwest Boulder, Inn at RSF, artist Nina de Burgh, and Jenny Freeborn - is unveiling a statue of Lilian Rice, the architect of our very own La Flecha House and many core historic buildings in RSF. More information will be forthcoming.
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Help Our Archives - RSFHS needs help digitizing its archives. Be a part of preserving history!
https://mailchi.mp/e1beea9c368b/help-our-archives
Volunteers needed to help digitize our priceless RSFHS Archives! Students, retirees, locals and anyone interested in preserving history is invited to help inside our beautiful La Flecha House. Covid precautions are followed carefully.
Calling all students attending college in San Diego County: here's a great chance to earn a cash prize from the Camp Pendleton Historical Society in their essay contest! https://camppendletonhistoricalsociety.org/education
Education 2021 Essay Contest The Camp Pendleton Historical Society (CPHS) is pleased to announce a historical essay contest for full-time students enrolled in San Diego County colleges and universities. Scope. The essay is limited to history of the land now known as Camp Pendleton. This includ...
Lilian Rice is honored as a "Phenomenal Woman" by the Union Tribune. Such a notable distinction to be recognized along with so many other diverse and talented San Diego women.
Here's to phenomenal women in the arts
The Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society is open, and we have missed you! Please come visit La Flecha House to beat the heat or to relax in our outdoor courtyard. Remember your mask!
What have you been up to during the stay-at-home orders? Here at RSFHS we have been . . .
Cleaning: we have sanitized and cleaned, and the courtyard is ready for you to take a break from your day. Additionally, minor repairs will soon be underway to get ready for winter.
Organizing: we have a new online system to keep track of our members, donors, sponsors and potential donors.
Beautifying: look for news about the latest contribution to the history and aesthetic of The Ranch coming on December 5, 2020. Save that date for our special unveiling!
Archiving: we welcome Digital Collections Specialist, Lisa Barrier, who will help RSFHS digitize and put online our valuable, historical holdings. But we need your help with this important project. Contact us if you can help scan, organize, take high-resolution photographs, or write short descriptions of some of our holdings for posting on social media. You don’t have to be a member to help, and high school or college students are welcome!
Are you ready to help? Donate? Become a Board Member? Contact Sharon Alix at [email protected] for more information.
Just for a little bit-
Great things continue to happen at your Historical Society!!!
The Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society held its Annual Meeting Feb. 18.
Beautiful evening for a party-RSF Historical Society!!
Come on out to the Holiday Extravaganza Street Fair on November 16th!!
Great time this morning with Steve Anthony, plant extraordinaire, at the RSFHS “Coffee in the Courtyard” Speaker Series-If you need assistance with your landscape design and implementation, call Steve!
Hurry - be sure to get your RSVP in for this upcoming Speaker event, September 21st, as space is limited!!!
"World Class Drought Tolerant Plants",
with Steven Anthony on September 21st.
Many have reserved their tickets already, so be sure to go online to www.rsfhs.org, or send in your reservation as soon as possible. We look forward to sharing this timely presentation with you. Be sure to come early for refreshments before the presentation begins. Thank you.
If you have any questions please call Sharon Alix / RSFHS at 858-756-9291.
To collect, preserve, research and interpret the documents, photos and artifacts that connect us to Rancho Santa Fe and its past.
Learn more about the Mills Act and whether your home qualifies for this tax reduction strategy-
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SAVE THE DATE: A great opportunity to visit some great homes in Rancho Santa Fe on Mothers Day Weekend, May 11, 10am-3pm. www.rsfhs.org
Mother’s Day Weekend Home & Garden Tour
Completion today of the new, low energy LED lighting at La Flecha House, stop in and see the new and improved La Flecha House!! www.rsfhs.org
This weeks RSF Review article recognizing the Historical Society annual meeting and Lake Hodges Dam diorama unveiling-a big thank you to those who attended!!
Unveiling of the Lake Hodges Dam Diorama took place this past Tuesday at a reception at the Historical Society. Absolutely beautifully done!
Come join us-
Day 2 of the installation of new and better energy efficient LED lighting at La Flecha House!!
A bit of current history in the making-
In order to enhance the visitor experience to La Flecha House, home of the RSFHS, we are replacing and adding to the interior lighting with energy efficient LED lighting. The project should take approx. two weeks and I am sure will “brighten” things up!!
Wishing all of our members and supporters Peace and Love for the New Year 2019!!
Merry Christmas from the Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society!!
At the end of November, as part of the “Follow the Water” celebration, the Del Mar Historical Society sponsored a wonderful event that can now be seen on TV-
The Lake Hodges Centennial event program can be seen on Time Warner (Spectrum) Ch. 24 and on AT&T U-Verse Ch. 99 at the following times.
Wednesdays at 4:30 pm
Thursdays at 10:30 am
Fridays at 8:30 pm
Nice little article from The NY Times on Lilian Rice with a quote from our very own Vonn Marie May!!
In the 1920s, Rice brought her design aesthetic to a small village north of San Diego. Those who live there continue to respect her vision.
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Recently renovated Courtyard at the La Flecha House, Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society. Great efforts by Max Wuthrich and the great contractors we had to get the job done! Stop by and take a look!!
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