Culver City Historical Society

Harry H. Culver, our city’s founder, was born today in 1880 in Milford, Nebraska. He became a real estate developer who owed his success to his own set of rules that relied on optimism, honesty, and hard work. Harry’s Rules that Built Culver City; 1. Follow the Golden rule (Treat others as you’d be treated.) 2. Always offer a Square Deal. (Be honest, be open and fully inform.)... 3. Treat competitors like partners. Share knowledge and praise them. 4. Understand the buyer’s worries better than they do. 5. It’s better to undersell than oversell. 6. Smiling will not build relations, but lack of a smile can loose them. 7. Responsibilities are not handicaps. They are stepping stones. See more

Quick facts on MGM For more visit https://www.tcm.com//020882/the-studio-system-tuesdays-in-

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Today we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Sit Back and Enjoy Family Storytime LISTEN UP is a virtual reading of children’s books. The books are "Who was Martin Luther King Jr." by Lisbeth Kaiser and "Freedom Summer" by Deborah Wiles. These stories will inspire families to discuss Dr. King’s legacy. He is one of the most influential civil rights leaders. We will discuss the continuing fight for equal rights in the United States. Each registration includes a FREE craft kit. The kit contains an Activity Book and I... Have a Dream craft supplies & instructions! Click the link to sign up! https://www.culvercity.org//Virtual-Recreati/MLK-Jr.-Event

However you’re celebrating, here’s to a happier and healthier New Year! #bye2020 #NYE2020 #annmiller

On behalf of the board of the Culver City Historical Society, we wish you and your loved ones a healthy and happy holiday season, and a brighter 2021! To read President Hope Parrish's full holiday message, please visit our website: https://www.culvercityhistoricalsociety.org/

David Fincher’s new film on Netflix features the Washington Blvd. Greek colonnade entrance to MGM, as well as Louis B. Mayer and Irving Thalberg, and recreations of their offices in what’s now called the Thalberg Building on the Sony lot.

Have you subscribed to our YouTube channel? Watch past programs and other events by clicking the link! https://m.youtube.com/user/CulverCityHistory

Easy ways to support your Culver City Historical Society on #GivingTuesday: 1. Become a member (or renew, if you’re already a member!) 2. Buy awesome Culver City merch from our online shop 3. Donate what you can 4. All of the above! (And we are so grateful! )

#CyberMonday Start all of your Amazon shopping by clicking the Amazon link and Amazon will give a portion of their profits to Culver City Historical Society! The prices are all the same, so nothing gets inflated you’re just supporting the Society while you shop! #ProTip: bookmark the link so you can access it easily every time you go to the 'Zon!

Happy Halloween Culver City!

Give the gift of history this holiday season! Choose from books, coffee mugs and so much more! Click the link to visit our gift shop https://www.culvercityhistoricalsociety.org/shop/

From this morning's CBS This Morning, this upcoming movie revisits the saga of who wrote the screenplay of "Citizen Kane" (which was made in Culver City, but we're guessing you already knew that). #MadeinCulverCity #HeartofScreenland #moviehistory

Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving!

A fun, short read about Culver City's first lady of the small and silver screens, Lillian (Roberts) Culver, and her time in Mayberry. Thanks to Lillian's grandson and great-grandson for posting! #didyouknow #heartofscreenland #madeinculvercity

Parks and pandemics aside, wouldn't it be kinda fun to have our Rollerdrome right now? Who's dusted off their skates in #quarantine? : CBS This Morning https://www.cbsnews.com//the-renaissance-of-roller-skating/

Shopping for Thanksgiving this weekend? Take us with you! Sort of... Ralphs Community Contribution program donates to the Society each time you use your Ralphs Rewards Card. Register your Ralphs Rewards Card online, then in the Organization search box, enter Culver City Historical Society and select it. Thanks for your support!

Happy 103rd, Culver City! Did you know that our city has had THREE city halls over the years? Photos from today, 1950 and 1922

Follow the clues and submit your photos

Historic site #4 + Food Hall = Citizen Public Market Congratulations to @CitizenPublicMarket on their opening today! Thank you for bringing a fun new food hall to Culver City and embracing the history of the building. https://bit.ly/38RuFe0

This is how Culver City makes lemonade out of lemons in this pandemic! Let's fiesta, but socially-distanced!

To Each His Own, The Heiress, Gone with the Wind and so many others. A two-time Best Actress Oscar winner, Olivia de Havilland was a mainstay of Hollywood’s Golden Age and an immeasurable talent. Here's to a true legend of our industry.

Today we honor those men and women who gave their lives in service of our country, and thank those who cheered them up along the way. #MemorialDay

Who doesn't enjoy a little movie star gossip?? https://www.vanityfair.com//david-niven-memoir-scandals-ol

In case you’ve watched all of Netflix, we offer this oldie but goodie #QuarantineTV Recognize any locations?

How a 16th century Italian masterpiece influenced the movie age of Technicolor. Check out this blog post from the Getty. #moviehistory #madeinCulverCity https://blogs.getty.edu/iris/rosso-in-hollywood/

"The truth of it is, whether we are at our homes, or out in our world at the places we love, we are always sheltering in place." Check out this article from the National Trust for Historic Preservation... May is National Historic Preservation Month! #ThisPlaceMatters https://savingplaces.org/stories/sheltering-in-place

Thanks for sharing, Los Angeles Theatres!