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As I Remember Poway
Mary Van Dam
A nostalgic first hand account of the hardships of
pioneer farm life and the early families who resided in
Poway in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
$12.93, Tax Included |
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The Early Years
Kay Prusinskas
A brief history of the Indian era to the emergence of
the American pioneer who homesteaded in Poway. There is
also an overview of pioneer life encompassing farm life;
the early schools, recreation and the routes of the
stage coaches that passed through Poway.
$3.24, Tax Included |
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From Field to Town: Chronicles
of North County History
Vincent Nicholas Rossi
The book combines in one volume local history articles
written between 2004 and 2008 by North County freelance
writer Vincent Nicholas Rossi. The articles first
appeared in the San Diego Union-Tribune's Sunday column,
"The Way We Were." The stories cover north San Diego
County inland communities from Poway to Fallbrook, San
Marcos to Warner Springs. Poway stories include the
Poway Community Church, the McFeron family, Homer
Williams and the coming of water, and the Tassell
family.
$11.95, Plus Tax |
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Goodan Ranch and Sycamore
Canyon
Carol Billhardt Crafts
A history of the land then and now.
$10.00, Tax Included |
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1871-1971, 100 Years of Poway
Education
Ray Stock
A pictorial review of the Poway educational system from
classes held in private homes in 1871 to the first
publicly owned school (Poway school) in 1885; to the
formation the Poway Unified School District in 1962.
$3.24, Tax Included |
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Memories of Old Poway
Elinor Wilson and Helen Porter
A collection of old recipes, memories and people of old
Poway. Recipes range from "coffee can bread" to
"sauerkraut salad."
$3.24, Tax Included |
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Paguay
Louhelen Hassan
A well documented and comprehensive study of the Indian
culture that lived in Poway valley long before the
Spanish and Mexican occupation of California. Ms. Hassan
delves into the history and the lives of the early
homesteading settlers of Poway and how they adapted to
life in the Poway valley.
$12.93, Tax Included |
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Poway - A Pictorial History
Ernie Briscoe, Cecilia Burr and Jean Woodruff
An excellent collection of photographs depicting the
different eras and areas settled in Poway. Also included
are photographs of the early schools; the various farms
throughout the area; and photos of the floods and early
churches. Of particular interest are photographs of
early forms of transportation from farm wagons to a 1910
Reo.
$7.54, Tax Included |
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High Jinks and LowJinks
Louhelen Hassan
A collection of early pioneer memories taken from family
files in the museum, describing the life of 19th century
Poway settlers.
$4.30, Tax Included |
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Images of America, Poway
Jeff Figler
DISCLAIMER: The Poway Historical Society was not
consulted prior to the publication of this book.
Unfortunately, there are many errors within the text. At
this time, the Poway Historical Society does not endorse
this publication! |
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