The historical photo plaque program was started as a continued effort to preserving and celebrating our community’s rich history. The plaques feature historic images from the La Mesa History Center’s collections that are laser-etched onto stainless steel panels that provide crisp reproductions for the public to enjoy when visiting our historic downtown village.

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1. La Mesa Theatre (1926)
   8119 La Mesa Blvd.
2. La Mesa Lemon Co. Store (1895/1912)
   8241 La Mesa Blvd.
3. Bank of La Mesa Site (1909)
   8202 La Mesa Blvd.
4. Hotel La Mesa (1908/23)
   8282 La Mesa Blvd.
5. Heller Building (1930)
   8295 La Mesa Blvd.
6. SDG&E Building (1928)
   8329 La Mesa Blvd.
7. Sheldon’s Gas Station (1920)
   8401 La Mesa Blvd.
8. Drew Ford Site (1927)
   8390 La Mesa Blvd.
9. Wolf Building (1911)
   8360 La Mesa Blvd.
10. Bank of Southern Calif. (1927)
    8302 La Mesa Blvd.
11. First National Bank/Piggly Wiggly Buildings (1942)
    4757 Palm Avenue
12. La Mesa Lumber/Chamber Building (1930)
    8200 Allison Avenue