Santa Monica History Museum

Gussie Morane (left), Santa Monica born tennis champ made an appearance at Wimbledon in 1949. At the time her skill as an athlete was overshadowed by a kerfuffle over her outfit and the length of her skirt. Some things never change. May Sutton Bundy (right), Santa Monica resident won the Wimbledon singles title twice! In 1905 and 1907. She was the first woman to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Undated Gussie Moran ID36.2.59 http://ow.ly/NCQf50FfngJ... 1915 May Sutton Bundy ID36.2.1097 http://ow.ly/uOKl50FfnCV #SantaMonica #History #wimbledontennis

Question: When you misjudge the size of the waves, over estimate your swimming prowess, what saves you from having a really potentially tragic day? Answer: The brave women and men who serve on our beaches as Lifeguards. "Cap" Watkins, in the dark outfit and his chief's hat, inspecting the Santa Monica lifeguards. The lifeguard service was not official until 1932, but lifeguards were patrolling the beaches as early as 1905. #SantaMonica #History ... ID 3.2.2101 ca1900s http://ow.ly/Y3BI50FfpnR See more

June Havoc, Malibu 1947. Actress, Singer, Dancer, Director, Playwright, starting her career at the age of two. She was the child of perhaps one of the most infamous stage-mothers ever known; her mother was immortalized in the Broadway play Gypsy, as the character Momma Rose. Her older sister was Gypsy Rose Lee. ID3.2.4298 http://ow.ly/n37c50FfoLh

Thelma Todd's Sidewalk Cafe, 1935. You've driven by it countless times, maybe even been stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic just outside it's doors on Pacific Coast Highway at Porto Marina, near Sunset Blvd. Ms. Todd also resided on site after purchasing the Spanish style building in 1934. She met an unfortunate end in one of the building's garages, dying of carbon monoxide poisoning. Initially deemed 'suspicious' a Grand Jury later concluded her death was accidental. A talented and well known comedic actress from the 1920s, she appeared in more than 100 films alongside comedy royalty such as the Marx Brothers, Buster Keaton and Laurel and Hardy. ID: 3.2.708 http://ow.ly/4Vpj50Fi2Dq

Portrait of Marquez family members. Francisco Marquez shared the land grant of Rancho Boca de Santa Monica with Ysidro Reyes. Rancho Boca de Santa Monica comprised what is now Santa Monica Canyon, the Pacific Palisades, and parts of Topanga Canyon. #SantaMonica #History ID36.2.998, undated http://ow.ly/Ozt250FfgTV

Although we continue to work toward Liberty and Justice for All, today we celebrate! Happy 4th of July. -1925 Kids on the beach. ID3.2.981 (what could possibly go wrong?) -1949 Fireworks off USS Valley Forge anchored near the Santa Monica Yacht Harbor in observance of Fourth of July ID3.2.2084 ... #SantaMonica #History

Think it'll look like this tomorrow? July 4, 1950, just next to the Santa Monica Pier. #SantaMonica #History ID 3.2.2635 http://ow.ly/CZoe50FfeO9

1935. Harney Travel Bureau. Located on 4th street near Santa Monica Blvd. #SantaMonica #History ID3.2.142 http://ow.ly/pucL50FfdA7

1916 panorama image of the Westside Tennis Club. Santa Monica High School is in the background. The location for the photo today would roughly be 4th street, near Pico Blvd. You'll want to scroll through each image to really be able to take this one in. It's just absolutely beautiful. #SantaMonica #History #Belmar ID2008.90.1 Santa Monica History Museum Collection... https://santamonica.pastperfectonline.com//D423F2BB-2657-4 See more

Yes that is Cary Grant and Marilyn Monroe. Yes, that is Santa Monica Ford, on Santa Monica Blvd behind them. They're on the set of 'Monkey Business' which also starred Ginger Rogers. Think about it, when this photo was taken, Director Howard Hawks, D.P. Milton Krasner, Makeup Artist Ben Nye and just a whole host of brilliant creative people were right there. #SantaMonica #History 1952, ID: 3.2.3443 https://santamonica.pastperfectonline.com//029F9952-F463-4

If only every meeting was like this, outside, on the water... The 1946 Lions Club of Santa Monica meets aboard the "Bay Queen" in Santa Monica Harbor. Fred Tongue, program chairman, is at the wheel. Club President Wallace Hammer is seated at the stern, not sure if that's him on port or starboard, do you know? #History #SantaMonica ... ID 3.2.3269 http://ow.ly/CtBm50F6TkE See more

If you were making your way down Ocean Avenue, the 1500 block, between Utah Avenue (Broadway) and Railroad Avenue (Colorado), you'd find yourself strolling by the Pacific Garden Cafe. Of course, you'd also need it to be 1898. #SantaMonica #History Fred Basten Collection, 1898, ID: 170.2.75 http://ow.ly/7dly50F6QB0

We believe this terrific image (from our Outlook Collection) features pilots that may have worked at Douglas Aircraft Company in Santa Monica. The image was taken was at Santa Monica Museum of Flying and we'd love to know the names of the gentlemen in the photo. Do you recognize your Dad, Brother, Husband, Uncle, Boss, Neighbor? Let us know in the comments! #SantaMonica #History... https://santamonica.pastperfectonline.com//4BD3A3E0-F412-4 See more

It's someone's Birthday! Once the private residence of John P. Jones co-founder of Santa Monica. Later owned by King Gillette (yes, as in razors); it served a stint as a Military Academy for boys and then transformed into a beautiful hotel; the Fairmont Miramar is celebrating its 100th Birthday! Here's some history of the very beginnings of the Miramar site, as a private residence: http://ow.ly/PhcW50FfaHY And also, some pretty terrific historical images. Happy Birthday!... 1949 Actress Anne Baxter with winners of the Greater Santa Monica Bay District Press Photographers' contest. Pretty sure Emerson Gaze, whose work we all enjoy so much, is in this photo from our Bill Beebe Collection. ID3.2.5193 http://ow.ly/5ujl50FfaHW 1941 Actress Jane Withers with two unidentified gentlemen at the Aquatic Restaurant. ID: 3.2.2810 http://ow.ly/uOaT50FfaHZ 1940 Miramar staff Philip Morris and Johnny Morris Junior ID 3.2.864 http://ow.ly/BYDD50FfaI1 1941 Miramar pool diving board 3.2.4174 http://ow.ly/GARn50FfaI0 Undated 36.2.2150 Miramar Exterior http://ow.ly/5SB850FfaHX 1945 Miramar Gates 3.2.4092 http://ow.ly/qAv450FfaI3 1941 Miramar Exterior 3.2.2890 http://ow.ly/9R7t50FfaI2 #SantaMonica #History

Join us for a comfort food cook-along! January 27 5pm (pst). link in bio. #macandcheese #macncheese

Martin Luther King, Jr. speaks at UCLA. "At a critical time in the civil rights movement, Martin Luther King, Jr. visits UCLA and delivers a 55-minute speech at the base of Janss Steps. More than half a century ago, a crowd of 5,000 students and faculty gathered at UCLA’s Wilson Plaza to hear the words of Martin Luther King, Jr., the driving force behind the civil rights movement of the 1960s." ID# 1998.1.229 and 1998.1.230 #martinlutherking #mlk #martinlutherkingjr #ihaveadream #civilrights #UCLA #losangeles #uclabruins #la #bruins http://ow.ly/oMur50Da85I

Who doesn't love mac & cheese? Join us for a cook-along and demo with Casey Corn help raise funds for the santa monica history museum! #macandcheese #macncheese https://santamonicahistory.org/mac-cheese-fundraiser/

Join us for a comfort food cook-along to start off 2021 with a bang! All proceeds support the santa monica history museum. https://santamonicahistory.org/mac-cheese-fundraiser/

Now that the holidays are over, let's get together for a fun comfort food cook-along fundraiser! https://santamonicahistory.org/mac-cheese-fundraiser/

Today is the last day to take advantage of this offer! We’ve partnered with Masks in America. 50% of all proceeds will be donated to Santa Monica History Museum! https://www.masksinamerica.com/santamonicahistorymuseum

J. Allen Reese, a prominent member of the Santa Monica African-American community, and his wife. He was a founder and former president of the Santa Monica branch of the National Association of Colored People (NAACP). https://santamonica.pastperfectonline.com//932FCEDB-1679-4

All is Possible: Women's Suffrage in California Our exhibition explores the history of the local, state, and national suffrage movements to mark the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which granted women in America the right to vote. http://ow.ly/KmYj30qta1p... #WomenSuffrage #votesforwomen #HerVote100 #museumfromhome #SantaMonicaHistory

Thank you to all of our Gala Sponosors! Your support helps to keep Santa Monica History alive. https://santamonicahistory.org/a-virtual-night-at-the-muse/

Did you know that on the 13th of October in 1875 The Evening Outlook published its first paper? The newspaper reported local events for over 100 years. To commemorate its legacy please share some of your favorite memories of The Evening Outlook. http://ow.ly/Rz3Z30rgB4I

Have you picked out your costume? If not, here are some great ideas from the Beta Sigma Phi Halloween Barn Dance in 1936. http://ow.ly/a1rs30rgB4J

Join us on Thursday, November 12 at 6 PM for Wine Tasting Fundraising event. Your reservation and attendance help support the Santa Monica History Museum and we greatly thank you for your generosity. More info visit: http://ow.ly/xpNq30rgB4F

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We are live!! Join us at our Virtual Gala...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFbjXLAiq28

Our Virtual Gala is about to begin. Visit our YouTube Channel to watch for free! We hope to see you there! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFbjXLAiq28 #2020Gala #UCLA #LeagueOfWomenVotersofSantaMonica... #LeagueOfWomenVoters #onewestbank See more