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Shop With LHS 23 Aug 2013 | 01:58 am
Along with the ability to donate on our hompage and become a member, we’ve recently added the ability to make a number of purchases through our website. You can visit our shop and purchase several boo...
The 1950s — Eastern Gamblers Betting on Contra Costa? Part 2 17 Jul 2013 | 12:26 am
The January 20th (1950) Lafayette SUN pointed out that “the boys were bothered by the ‘heat’ being applied by stories in the Lafayette and Orinda SUN and Oakland Tribune. So now they’re planning an at...
Snow Days in Lafayette (to Beat the Summer Heat) 14 Jul 2013 | 12:37 am
In order to beat the summer heat, here is a collection of photos from the rare occasions on which it snowed in Lafayette.
Upcoming Speaker Series 9 Jul 2013 | 10:31 pm
“Aerial Views and Images of an Electric Railroad ” Wednesday, August 14, 2013 Lafayette Library & Learning Center – Community Hall 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Speaker: Stu Swiedler Donation requested –...
President’s Message 9 Jul 2013 | 10:30 pm
We here at the Lafayette Historical Society hope you are enjoying your summer. We have been busy planning various activities and programs for the summer months that we hope you will enjoy. Our Fi...
Key Events of the 20th Century East Bay Interpreted Through Aerial Views and Images of an Electric Railroad 9 Jul 2013 | 10:30 pm
Stu Swiedler last spoke for the Lafayette Historical Society in April 2011. His presentation received excellent reviews and comments. In the two years since that presentation, he has expanded his co...
A Light at the End of the Tunnel – Yes, THAT Tunnel — The Caldecott Fourth Bore Project 9 Jul 2013 | 10:29 pm
On August 24, 2010 Caltrans, the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) and other project partners marked an historic moment for the Caldecott Fourth Bore Project. Standing next to a monolithic...
Our Volunteers 9 Jul 2013 | 10:28 pm
Amy Conley and Ryan McDermott Amy Conley Amy grew up in Napa and moved to Contra Costa County so she could attend UC Berkeley where she majored in Philosophy. Her family loves history, and she a...
A Reason To Visit: Acalanes High School Yearbooks (Aklans) 26 Jun 2013 | 01:49 am
Collection of Aklan yearbooks The Lafayette Historical society has a near complete collection of Acalanes High School yearbooks. Even if you didn’t attend Acalanes High School, and are not looking fo...
Thank You For Participating In The Treasure Hunt 18 Jun 2013 | 11:49 pm
The Grand Prize The Lafayette Historical Society would like to thank all those who participated in our recent treasure hunt. We are in touch with those who won. The questions and answers that were us...
