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While
collecting material for the book, it was discovered that many of the institutions expected
to have archives of material related to Granada Hills’ past didn’t. Much of the
material was lost over time, either through mishandling or items that were lent out and
never returned. Whole archives were lost in the 1971 and 1994 earthquakes or through
accidental fires. In some cases, families
not able to keep boxes of old photographs and material simply threw everything away, not
imagining it would be of any historic interest. For
this reason, I have decided to continue The Granada Hills
History Project,
in conjunction with groups such as the Old Granada Hills Residents Group, the Granada
Hills Chamber of Commerce and the San Fernando Valley Historical Society. There
is strong interest in eventually forming a Granada Hills Historical Society to collect and
preserve photographs and other ephemera related to the colorful history of Granada Hills.
There is even talk of another book, perhaps focusing on the 1950s and 1960s or the area
known as “Old Granada Hills.”
Anyone
interested in learning more about these efforts or that may have material related to the
history of Granada Hills is encouraged to contact The Granada Hills
History Project
GranadaHillsHistory@gmail.com), so that
we might help you find a way to help preserve this material for future generations. You
can also share your memories and let us know about any photographs or other memorabilia
you may have through the “Share Your Memories”
page of this web site. |
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