exhibitions

These online exhibitions allow our visitors an in-depth look at local history topics.

La Canada Community Sites: Then & Now

The 2024 Lanterman Research Interns created slideshows and videos about eight historic sites in the community: the post office, the library, the high school, La Cañada Elementary School, Palm Drive, Huntington Iron Works, the Lanterman House and the La Cañada Congregational Church.

Curated by interns Julian Duaybis, Caroline Kelly, Ethan Morales and Jessica Simonian.

The dragon in the valley: the 210 freeway in La Cañada

Learn the dramatic story of the building of the 210 freeway in La Canada Flintridge. Illustrated by images from the Lanterman Archives.

Curated by Lanterman House Archivist, Julie Yamashita.

The La Cañada Valley Sun: A Capsule of Community

During the summer of 2023, participants in the Lanterman House Research Internship Program curated an online exhibition about the history of the local newspaper, the La Cañada Valley Sun. Founded in 1946, the paper reflected what was important to the community, including various articles covering clubs, education, sports, religion, and local businesses. Through the years, the Valley Sun has stayed true to remaining independent and publishing strictly local affairs.

Arthur L. Haley: From Downtown to El Retiro

The astonishing career of Arthur L. Haley, architect of the Lanterman House, is explored in this online exhibition. Once as well known as his contemporaries Myron Hunt or John Parkinson, most of Haley’s buildings were demolished as downtown Los Angeles was developed.

Curated by Lanterman House Archivist, Julie Yamashita. 

Paul Revere Williams in La Cañada Flintridge

Architect Paul Revere Williams (1894-1980) is famous for his outstanding domestic and commercial architecture in Los Angeles and throughout the United States. He was the only major African-American architect based in Southern California during a period when people of color were discouraged from entering the profession. Early in his career, he designed several dozen homes for the new community being built by U. S. Senator Frank Flint in the San Rafael Hills, near La Cañada. This exhibit uses newly digitized photographs from the Lanterman Archives to take a closer look at Paul Williams' architectural commissions in La Cañada Flintridge.

Curated by Lanterman House Archivist, Julie Yamashita.

Mission of mercy: Dr. lanterman & the 1906 San francisco earthquake

The day after the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 struck, Dr. Roy Lanterman joined a relief mission of medical personnel from Los Angeles, sponsored by William Randolph Hearst. Upon arrival, Dr. Lanterman immediately set up the first emergency hospital in the devastated city. Over the next two weeks, he and his staff treated more than 2,000 patients. This exhibit draws upon a rare scrapbook in the archives of the Lanterman House to tell the story.

Curated by Lanterman House Executive Director, Laura Verlaque.

eMILY CONSTANCE LANTERMAN: gRANDE dAME OF LA CAÑADA

This exhibit explores the life of Emily Constance Lanterman. In addition to being a wife, mother, and manager of the family home, she was an enthusiastic member of many social organizations. At home, Emily did most of the daily household chores herself, yet she still found time for her own personal interests. Her incredibly busy life speaks to her unwavering desire to learn and improve herself as well as the world around her.

Curated by Lanterman House Archivist, Julie Yamashita