Current Exhibit

Ode to the Ferry

For nearly 100 years, the most reliable transportation to and from Coronado was by boat. Before construction even began on the Hotel del Coronado, the first ferry boat, The Della, transported workers across San Diego Bay in 1886. Starting in the early 1890s, bay traffic was dominated by two companies: the Coronado Ferry Company and the Star & Crescent Boat Company. The Coronado Ferry Co. operated the civilian car ferries that were a central part of life in Coronado. Mentioning the ferry often stirs nostalgia to those locals who remember riding it as part of their daily routine. The Star & Crescent Boat Co. operated the military commuter ferries, famously known in Coronado as the “nickel snatchers” due to the 5-cent fare in the 1940s. The ferry remained the most prominent mode of transportation to and from Coronado until 1969 when the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge opened. Learn more about the history of the ferries in the exhibit!

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Cross-Border Influences: The Architectural Dialogue Between Tijuana and Coronado
Architecture serves as a powerful testament to cultural exchange, telling the story of communities, their values, and their aspirations. This exhibit explores the architectural relationship between Tijuana, a vibrant and evolving city on the Mexican border, and Coronado, a picturesque enclave just across the San Diego Bay. While these two cities are separated by an international boundary, their architectural styles reveal a rich dialogue of influence, where the traditional and modern blend seamlessly to reflect shared histories and divergent futures. From the colorful façades and organic forms of Tijuana's urban landscape to the Spanish Revival and Mission-style influences in Coronado, this exhibit invites you to discover how architecture transcends borders, shaping the identity of each community.

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The Museum presents thought-provoking exhibitions on a wide variety of subjects each year. Past exhibitions include Wings of Gold the Centennial of Naval Aviation, The Kingston Trio: A World of Music, and Inspired: 100 Years of Coronado Schools. Exhibition sponsorship is a wonderful way for you or your company to reach new audiences while demonstrating support for the history and culture of Coronado. Each exhibition sponsorship package is customized depending on your or your company’s sponsorship level, preferred recognition, and promotional goals. Examples of exhibition sponsorship benefits may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Invitations to the exhibition opening previews and events

• Name or logo credit in all exhibition and program materials, including invitations, History Matters, signage, press releases, website, e-newsletters, and mailings to members

• Direct link between your website and the Coronado Historical Association website

• Opportunity to host private receptions at the Museum’s Lecture Hall

We are pleased to develop a customized exhibition sponsorship package for you or your company.  For more information, please contact Christine Stokes at cstokes@coronadohistory.org or 619.435.7242.