Guest Book

Stephen Rodriguez Sunday, 5/24/09, 12:01 PM

Hi, I was born in Temecula, on Pujol Street, in 1950. Much has changed over the past 20 or so years, but one thing remains a constant, and that is the
'winds' that blow through this region daily. When I visit my old city of birth, it is a good feeling to know that some things stay the same. Thanks for your
time.

From: Montrose California
Email: stevorama50@sbcglobal.net
What would you like to know about Temecula's History? Is Old Town old town Temecula?

christina palmer Tuesday, 6/17/08, 11:36 AM

I was baptized in the little chapel there - my grandparent's lived there - my godmother also - my earliest memories have Temecula in them on main
street and some of the older neighborhoods (that I am sure are no longer there. From the web site I see, there is little of the Temecula I remember - very
tourist now, pretty, but tourist. I remember when Jack Klugmen lived up the road a bit from Temecula. So much has changed in 30 years - I live in an
area now who has more buildings still very beautiful and useful after 100 or more years

From: there
Email: christina.palmer@clevelandcounty.com

Marcus Drake Thursday, 12/20/07, 6:34 AM

My wife & I were acquainted with Judy Parker, the daughter of Mr. (!! Was it Horace?) Parker who was a retiring veterinarian, raised in Temecula, and
was returning there in his retirement. We participated in Judy's wedding at the old hotel in January, 1963 (while we were on our honeymoon). I bet that
wedding went down in Temecula history!! We passed through Temecula in 2004 and saw that it had grown a bit since our last visit in 1963!

From: Lincoln, Alabama
Email: marcusdrake@hotmail.com
What would you like to know about Temecula's History? What has happened to the Parker family that bought the old hotel back in 1960 (or so)?

Diane Duke Monday, 10/16/06, 7:04 PM

I really enjoy what Ive read and seen my grandfather was Carl Swanguen

From: Reno , Nv
Web Site: dlduke80712
Email: dlduke80712@yahoo.com
What would you like to know about Temecula's History? About the Swanguens

Monday, 8/14/06, 6:38 PM

Joel Seay Monday, 8/14/06, 6:30 PM

Hi,This appears to be a great website! I am familiar with several of the names listed on your home page. My friend since childhood ,Don Conibear,whose
father was Ted Conibear, Bibleland"s Artist and founder(where the Temecula golf course is now)just emailed me your URL I have a couple of photo
contributions to the recent publication "Images of Old Temecula". one is of my mother in a group setting with Earl Stanley Gardner. She was one of his
Secretaries. She was also a contributer to a publication called "high Country", Along with Sam Hicks and Horace Parker. Anyway, In January 1996, I
loaned Tony Tobin my above mentioned Temecula School registry for temporary display at the Museum. He gave me a receipt, which I still have. I asked
him for the document back as I wished to do some research on it, some time later and he said it was in storage with alot of other archives and that i'd be
able to get it back when the new museum opened. Tony passed away soon after our last conversation. The new curator, Mr. Ott didn't know the registry's
whereabouts and frankly offered very little help. I contacted Mrs. Tobin and she looked for it at her Residence in Temecula. She had alot on her plate then
,with the recent passing of her husband and the mountain of materials left for her to go through. i remember her call,however ,a short time later. I will
always appreciate her efforts and hold her in highest regard " I found it!" she said , I believe she was as excited as i was. Actually what she had found was a
folder stuffed with sheets of paper-copies of the original manuscript-even the cover had been run through a copier! I"m just putting this out there to see if
anybody knows what happened to it. I have the copies and the information in it i just can't believe someone destroyed or lost the original document. Did
you know that Louis Wolf Junior was corporally punished for "whistling in School" on May 14th 1884 along with j Magee and Chas Wolfe on the 20 and the
21 for "Idleness and Disobedience"? I'd really like to get over this loss-a loss to everybody,really and the only was I know is not give up easily. I have written
letters to the museum , the city council-The mayor.Did I mention I'm from Temecula? We just don't quit, do we! Thanks for reading this and don't hesitate
to count me in if I can be of any Help to you in any way . Sincerely, Joel

From: Temecula
Email: Jseay88@cox.net
What would you like to know about Temecula's History? Where is my 1883 Temecula School registry?

Art Thursday, 3/16/06, 11:15 AM

Hi my name is Art and I am soon to be a graduate of the University of La Verne. I recently did my senior project on California's role during the Civil War.
It focused on secessionist in California, and California volunteers who protected the Southwest from Texas Confederates. It was during my research that I
found Temecula had a brief run in with this period of Civil War history. I am hoping this information found can be of some use. I currently have
background information that may fit nicely into an essay. Feel free to contact me if I can be of any use. I do plan on joining the society as soon as I get the
money. I just hope there will be room for me in the Research & Preservation committee.

From: Wildomar
Email: artteat@aol.com
What would you like to know about Temecula's History? Temecula During the Civil War

Josh E. Sunday, 3/12/06, 9:56 AM

I am filming a TV show about Temecula that will be aired in San Diego. Would someone from the society like to take a minute to give a brief history of
Temecula and show off some of the old photos or film clips you have.

From: San Diego
Email: josh@spotlightsandiego.com

Risa Gettler Tuesday, 1/24/06, 7:04 AM

I am a professional Calligraher. I have done work for many cities as well as the Portland Historical Society. Please contact me if I may be of service.
Clients, publications and Bio available on my website: www.inkcredible.org r!sa gettler 951-696-2049

From: Murrieta
Web Site: inkcredible calligraphy
Email: inkcredible@ez2.net

Larry fleming Wednesday, 1/4/06, 1:45 PM

Great Photos and Maps; i do have several good maps of temecula, circa 1860-1870's if you want them on electronic media.

From: Temecula
Email: flem.gator@verizon.net
What would you like to know about Temecula's History? The exact path of the old Mormon Trail thru Temecula

Jeff Moore Monday, 5/16/05, 8:25 AM

Is there any way to stop the destruction of Old Town? There were rules as to the types of buildings that could be put up there. Now, it seems, if you wish to
restore an existing structure, you must upgrade it to get your permits including the appearance, but new structures can go over the two story limit. Have
these rules changed? The new childrens discovery center is a good idea, but it is a bunch of Modern on the East Side of the bridge. There appears to be a
Modern 3 story structure one block east of the main street. One of the old buildings had a sign on it that mentions a theater going into it. Will buildings
have to fall for the parking? I hope that I am mis-informed and that Old Town will not be changing. Jeff Moore

From: Temecula
Web Site: PCB Design
Email: jeffreymoore27@adelphia.net
What would you like to know about Temecula's History? Old train routes and Stage stops

Don Ball Saturday, 3/19/05, 10:32 PM

From: Native of San Diego now in Murrieta
Email: donniebm@aol.com
What would you like to know about Temecula's History? How long did Earle Stanley Gardner live in Temecula. And where did he live??

Jesse Adams Sunday, 11/7/04, 8:05 PM

We are researching my wife's family history and connections to Temecula. Her grandmother was an Escallier and her maiden name is Winkels.

From: Chula Vista, CA
Email: tatboydad@cox.net
What would you like to know about Temecula's History? Family history

John Munoa Monday, 10/18/04, 4:40 PM

Enjoyed looking at the site! I grew up in Temecula and went to the little school till we moved to San Diego in 1967. I think my dad, L. John Munoa is the
kid holding the sledgehammer in the picture of Mr. Knott at the anvil. I really enjoyed reading the gossip about my grandfather, Juan Munoa! And there
was even mention of my great- grandfather, Dionisio Munoa! I hope your site grows and prospers! John Munoa

From: Escondido
Email: munoa@mac.com

Marla Griffin Monday, 7/26/04, 11:07 AM

Very interesting. Are there pics from this year's July 4th Parade?

From: Yucaipa
Email: marla_griffin@yahoo.com

Dave Bricker Saturday, 1/25/03, 11:17 AM

I just wanted to say thank you for putting the shots of the friedemanns on the web. Pat and Bill are friends of ours. We met while I was working for the
Forest Service in Oregon. They would come up and camp at Farewell Bend Campground on the Rogue River every year. Bill and Pat would pick
huckleberries around the Union creek area and Pat would come back and bake up a pie and invite me in for a bite. We miss our friend Bill, but Pat still
keeps in touch. The web site gave me a glimps of what the meat market looked like. I would always have to guess as they told stories of the place. Thank
you. Dave Bricker

From: Fallbrook and now live in Susanville
Email: dbricker@thegrid.net

Vernette Knott Mackley Friday, 6/28/02, 8:51 PM

I am the granddaughter of Al and Freda Knott who lived in Temecula for many years until they were needing the assistance of my father Vernon Knott
who lived in Rainbow. I do have some family history that you might be interested in. I was married in 1956 to Wayne Mackley of Elsinore and we moved
to Los Angeles in 1957 where he worked for General Petroleum Corp. (Mobil Oil), then joined the Los Angeles Police Dept and retired after 28 years. We
moved to Huntington Beach in 1962 and lived there until my retirement from the Los Angeles Times in 1996. We now live in Cedaredge, Colorado so my
desire to keep the Knott name and history of Temecula alive is intense and I will be happy to help in anyway I can.

From: Temecula
Email: Sunstone23@aol.com
What would you like to know about Temecula's History? Yes

Gregg Cowdery Thursday, 5/30/02, 1:27 PM

Great job Jeff and all of the people at the society on your web page. Will be linking your site into our website asap. The 1955 phone book entry is very
interesting. Keep up the good work in preserving the past for the future.

From: Winchester, Calif
Email: winchesterhistory@earthlink.net

Charolette Fox Thursday, 2/21/02, 9:41 AM

The website is colorful, easy to navigate and paints to screen very quickly. Thank you, webmaster!

From: Temecula
Email: Lottiefox@cs.com
What would you like to know about Temecula's History? information about events, resource people and children's activities

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