Lubin Studios 4/2/20

Coronado’s Castle

By Joshua Dana, CHS Senior & Former CHA Intern

Coronado has a storied history in connection with the film industry going all the way back to 1897, but nothing compares to the brief period from 1915 to 1916 when Coronado was the center of it all. Siegmund “Pop” Lubin, the head of a Philadelphia-based global silent movie empire, was looking for a location for a new studio to expand the western division of his company and turned to Coronado.

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The Sounds of Coronado 4/1/20

The Kingston Trio

When we think of the "sounds of Coronado", one of the first things that we hear are the stylings of The Kingston Trio! Read below to learn more about this iconic trio.

Kingston Trio changed popular music forever, but the Reynolds family made an impression on Coronado long before then!

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A History of the Hinde House 3/31/20

A History of the Hinde House

Historically known as the “Hinde House,” but known today as the Kirk House at Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church, the property at 959 C Avenue has a history longer than the Hotel del Coronado. Read the excerpt below to learn more about its history. From the Historic Research Report for Nomination for the City of Coronado Historic Resource Designation (2018).

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League of Wives Exhibit Audio Tour 3/30/20

Miss your chance to see the League of Wives exhibit? Take a virtual walk through the galleries with our Audio Tour!

Stak Tours is a great way to access our exhibit & virtually take a walk through our doors. Take a look below at our "how-to" & learn how to use the app or access the tours through a QR code. (for iPhone & Android)

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