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Home My WebLink About2025-03-26; Library Board of Trustees; 04; History of CarlsbadMarch 26, 2025 Item #4 Page 1 of 1 Meeting Date: March 26, 2025 To: Library Board of Trustees From: Kristi Bell, Senior Librarian Staff Contact: Kristi Bell, Senior Librarian kristi.bell@carlsbadca.gov 442-977-1969 Subject: History of Carlsbad District: All Recommended Action Receive a presentation on the history of Carlsbad from the Genealogy & Carlsbad History division. Executive Summary The Genealogy & Carlsbad History division provides a variety of resources and services to the community along with support to other city departments. The mission is to connect the past with the present by celebrating the rich tapestry of local history and empowering individuals to explore their roots, discover untold stories, and preserve our heritage for generations to come. This presentation will provide a brief history of Carlsbad, with an overview of its beginnings, founders and development. Explanation & Analysis None. Fiscal Analysis No financial impact. Next Steps None. Environmental Evaluation The proposed action is not a “project” as defined by CEQA Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) and does not require environment review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) and 15061(b)(3), because the proposed action to report on the history of Carlsbad is an organizational or administrative government activity that does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. Any subsequent action or direction stemming from the proposed action may require preparation of an environmental document in accordance with CEQA or CEQA Guidelines. Exhibits None. LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Staff Report HISTORY OF CARLSBAD Kristi Bell, Senior Librarian Library & Cultural Arts Department March 26, 2025 CARLSBAD CITY LI RARY {city of Carlsbad The Water, the Climate and the People ITEM 4: HISTORY OF CARLSBAD 2 Beginnings of Carlsbad Model of an Ankylosaur, San Diego Museum of Natural History ITEM 4: HISTORY OF CARLSBAD 3 Native Tribes ITEM 4: HISTORY OF CARLSBAD 4 CAHUILLA // I I I I / // / Poumo. •Pechongo Polo. N """""' __ _ Roncherias of the . . . __ Tribol bovndories Rancherios LUISENO { DIEGUENO Spanish Explorers ITEM 4: HISTORY OF CARLSBAD 5 Rancho El Rancho ITEM 4: HISTORY OF CARLSBAD 6 Francis Hinton The Francis Hinton “FH” Brand ITEM 4: HISTORY OF CARLSBAD 7 UN['l'ED 'l'A'l'ES AND AIEXI. AN R E Y, LI,: 'T. 001. IV. II. 1,:~onv. BIRDS OF THE J3 UN DARY P.EXCER F, ll,\lflO, WITH :,,!OTE.11 II\ TIit: N.\TUR.\LIST8 o•· TIii: 11un1•1:1· 1-n Robert Kelly ITEM 4: HISTORY OF CARLSBAD 8 The Kelly Brothers ITEM 4: HISTORY OF CARLSBAD 9 Kelly Family The Kellys ITEM 4: HISTORY OF CARLSBAD 10 MAP OF PAI\TITIOt-1 OF A PORTION 01' THE \..ANDOIVNEDBY THE UNOERSIGNEll IN ,Hf RANCHO AGUA HE DIONDA Mo.rrOn Lo+ D Lo+ J. jHLi~+ c~ I Borde.V\ lot E. w.s.l<e-lly Lot f. Lo+ G Miracle Water Are you ailing, are you failing Have you ills you cannot tell? There is healing past revealing In the waters of the well. --Newspaperman Paul Kemble in his poem, “Carlsbad”, 1880’s John A. Frazier ITEM 4: HISTORY OF CARLSBAD 11 Karlsbad to Carlsbad – it’s in the water Karlsbad, Bohemia in the 1880’s ITEM 4: HISTORY OF CARLSBAD 12 Founders ITEM 4: HISTORY OF CARLSBAD 13 Carlsbad, California \\~orld-Famou;; \\ineraJ \\a t"r Spr,n;;:s ~ flJU"Oen PQNon ... C,..., PMffoNn In N '-'• 1UO. 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OflOl'WIW.-hu~rHtaf9dt,vlMCMl&l»dMlnet'OIWA!flfCotnpll"'J'""i.lAIIKtulllobad,2802CNl~BoYl4'WVUfllW.llll•ottho~holol•nd~""'"'r"ll .. _,.,.mn~~~ln,WW""O.,.., PtirillHJ ~ Con1lf'll!l"IAI UU'IO, Inc..., Slln P.\aft.Ot,, Ql.I1lor,10a ITEM 4: HISTORY OF CARLSBADTown of Carlsbad 14 Changing Fortunes ITEM 4: HISTORY OF CARLSBAD 15 The Schuttes ITEM 4: HISTORY OF CARLSBAD 16 The Shipleys ITEM 4: HISTORY OF CARLSBAD 17 Agriculture Luther Gage ITEM 4: HISTORY OF CARLSBAD 18 Eucalyptus ITEM 4: HISTORY OF CARLSBAD 19 The Barrio ITEM 4: HISTORY OF CARLSBAD 20 Twin Inns 21 ITEM 4: HISTORY OF CARLSBAD TheaterCarlsbad Theater ITEM 4: HISTORY OF CARLSBAD 22 California Carlsbad Mineral Springs Hotel ITEM 4: HISTORY OF CARLSBAD 23 Hollywood Destination ITEM 4: HISTORY OF CARLSBAD 24 Depression years ITEM 4: HISTORY OF CARLSBAD 25 I ·.. . .. ·· . b t~ ~~~ '4~ ~ WWII 26 NEVER BUY RATIONED GOODS WITHOUT B.A.TION STAMPS NEVER PAY MORE THAN THE LEGAL PRICE Unired States Offia of Price Administration IMPORTANT: When you have used your ration, •• , .......... T,N r..N. an.I WASTE FATS. They are needed to the battle fronts and the home fr local Salvage Committee. I I I The 1950’s and Incorporation ITEM 4: HISTORY OF CARLSBAD 27 ITEM 4: HISTORY OF CARLSBAD 28 1960 members of Terramar Surf Club also known as the 'Terramar Turtles: Richard Trudeau, Art Valentine, and Frank 'Hap' Ness ITEM 4: HISTORY OF CARLSBAD 29 60’s - 70's ITEM 4: HISTORY OF CARLSBAD 30 _Li 80's – 90's ITEM 4: HISTORY OF CARLSBAD 31 Alt Karlsbad ITEM 4: HISTORY OF CARLSBAD 32 The Water ITEM 4: HISTORY OF CARLSBAD 33 The Climate ITEM 4: HISTORY OF CARLSBAD 34 The People ITEM 4: HISTORY OF CARLSBAD 35 The Water, the Climate and the People ITEM 4: HISTORY OF CARLSBAD 36