Dec 15, 2007 oxnard intended to name the settlement after the greek word for sugar, but frustrated by bureaucracy, named it after himself. This book is highly recommend to adults and teachers that teach the history of california. Jeffrey wayne maulhardts family has been a part of each generation of the growth in oxnard, and his deep connections to the area helped in his accumulation of these images, used here to document the citys history beyond his two previous titles in the images of america series. Carnegie art museum oxnard 2020 all you need to know. The local history collection is housed in the special collection room in the main library. About oxnard california city of oxnard information visit. Home to 185,000 residents, the seaside community of oxnard is known for its seven miles of whitesand beaches, views of the channel islands, a bustling fishermans wharf, and an agricultural history that continues to be celebrated by such popular events as the annual strawberry festival. The history of california in this book is interesting and a good source of learning material. A history modern library chronicles california has always been our shangrilathe promised land of countless pilgrims in search of the american dream.
Lets take a brief look at the history of this bustling, beach town on california s central coast. Includes information about oxnards beaches, geography, and culture. Jeffrey wayne maulhardt is a fifthgeneration oxnard native, a history teacher, and the author of several books about oxnard, including the day the new york giants came to oxnard. Finally, frustrated with trying to communicate his desires to the state bureaucrats, he gave up and named the. Many chapters of oxnards enduring history have been captured on. Gutleben, dan, the oxnard beet sugar factory, oxnard, california, 1959 revised 1960, page 1, book available at the oxnard public library mitchell, john, influential developer martin bud. Including its history, ventura harbor, the murphy auto museum, the petit playhouse, and more johnathan black on. In the fall of 2012, the university of nebraska press released his book titled curious unions. She is a retired educator who has written a book on oxnard history for the children of the oxnard school district and is dedicated to history and vintage fashions. Oxnard public library is not accepting any book donations until further notice due to the local emergency. Oxnard, california postcard history series by jeffrey.
The oxnard airport was opened in 1934 by the county of ventura and consisted of a 3,500 foot dirt runway. Oxnard by jeffrey wayne maulhardt arcadia publishing books. History of mexican period in 1822, california was notified of mexicos independence from spain and the governor of california, the junta, the military in monterey and the priests and neophytes at mission. See more ideas about oxnard, ventura county, ventura. By the mid1920s, the hollywood brand was so strong that communities across southern california were affixing it to their names. Book your perfect vacation rental in oxnard, california on flipkey today. Get instant criminal history, financial history, addresses and contact info. Oxnard public library local history collection city of oxnard. As a nonprofit store, we sell a variety of merchandise from stationery to sculpture. The southern california city of oxnard has its roots in agriculture. Lets take a brief look at the history of this bustling, beach town on californias central coast.
Visit oxnard is a nonprofit organization designed to increase visitor expenditures through transient occupancy tax and tourism revenue. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. The earliest inhabitants of the oxnard areas were the chumash indians, who lived in round, thatched houses and were known for their well constructed plank canoes and fine basket work. Oxnard was incorporated as a california city on june 30, 1903, and the public library was opened in 1907. The shop is run by the oxnard friends of the library through their generous contributions of time and money. Originally inhabited by chumash indians, the city was founded in 1898 near the site of the spanish colonial mission san buenaventura 1782. The first fixed base operator on the field was joe plosser. The obituary was featured in ventura county star on april 16. Send flowers opens send flowers url in a new window. Mexican american workers and resistance in oxnard, california, 18981961 can be added to a very short list of other important books tomas almaguers racial fault lines and martha menchacas the mexican outsiders dealing with. About oxnard california city of oxnard information. Oxnard, california postcard history series by jeffrey wayne. Oxnard, city, ventura county, southwestern california, u. Oxnard friends of the library foundation city of oxnard.
Strategies of segregation university of california press. History of mexican period in 1822, california was notified of mexicos independence from spain and the governor of california, the junta, the military in monterey and the priests and neophytes at mission san buenaventura swore allegiance to mexico on april 11, 1822. Recruited to ventura county in 1898 by albert maullhardt, the oxnard brothers of chinobased american beet sugar company built a refinery just south of rancho colonia. The neighborhood was laid out by the colonia land improvement company in close proximity of the sugar factory and beet fields to house workers just east of the citys downtown business district. This book is highly recommend to all the people of california. Strategies of segregation is a carefully researched, effectively argued, and beautifully written study of the centrality of school segregation to the racialization of space and the spatialization of race in oxnard, california. Oxnard intended to name the settlement after the greek word for sugar, but frustrated by bureaucracy, named it after himself. Aug 1, 2014 sugar beet factory, oxnard, california, ca. On californias south coast, it is the most populous city in ventura county and the 21st most populous city in california.
Its deft blend of evidence from archival and oral history sources makes a major contribution to the histories of. Reviewed in the united states on december 12, 2019. Osnovni podaci drzava sjedinjene americke drzave savezna drzava kalifornija stanovnistvo stanovnistvo 2010. Finally, frustrated with trying to communicate his desires to the state bureaucrats, he gave up and named the city after his family. The city developed around a sugarbeet factory financed by henry oxnard and his three brothers. Oxnard, one of the regions earliest and most successful. Oct 01, 2012 i have the book you are looking for california. The oxnard public library is dedicated to the preservation of local history and culture. Learn about oxnard californias rich history, things to do, and visitor information. Oxnard, intended to name the city after a greek word for sugar. Oxnard has a rich cultural history dating back to the days of the california ranchos.
Mexican american workers and resistance in oxnard, california, 18981961 can be added to a very short list of other important books tomas almaguers racial fault lines and martha menchacas the mexican outsiders dealing with the history of chicanaos in ventura county. This museum sits in the heart of old town oxnard, the building has charm, history and has been used in many tv shows and movies. Welcome to the official facebook page for the oxnard police department. Oxnard is the largest city in ventura county, california. Lathrop tract on g street, which were built during 19091941 and with the vast majority built before 1925. Oxnard was incorporated as a california city on june 30,1903, and the public library was opened in 1907, one of only three built west of the mississippi river financed by andrew carnegie.
Its likely that many residents of oxnard are aware that their city is named for henry t. The two streets of homes are contiguous and make an intact neighborhood that has remained unchanged for more than 70 years. Oxnard, california simple english wikipedia, the free. Please check out this new book on the history of chicanaos in oxnard, ca chiques. It is at the western edge of the fertile oxnard plain, and is one of the worlds most important agricultural places, that has the strawberry and lima bean capital references. Home to 185,000 residents, the seaside community of oxnard is known for its seven miles of whitesand beaches, views of the channel islands, a bustling fishermans wharf, and an agricultural history that continues to be celebrated by such. It is an amazing book that expertly tells the history of the amazing state of california. Mexican american workers and resistance in oxnard, california, 18981961.
Oxnard real estate oxnard ca homes for sale zillow. Bard had learned of a freak submarine valley hueneme canyon, over feet deep, that came within 300 feet of the proposed channel and how an underground river would keep the channel free of silt. New book details memories of struggle, beauty in oxnards. Oxnard public library local history collection city of. Zillow has 346 homes for sale in oxnard ca matching. Like so many california towns from san francisco to san diego oxnard began as a railhead for the export of agricultural produce to markets in the east.
Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. Never mind that tinseltown was five or even fifty miles away. Preschool storytime 3 5 years old tuesday mornings from 10. The idea for building a port at point hueneme was the direct result of a coastal exploration by thomas bard in 1867. The asahi market, first established on oxnard boulevard in 1907, moved into a new building at 660 south oxnard boulevard in 1957 to mark their fiftieth anniversary.
Ventura california city directories family history library. The art collection is very interesting and impressive for such a museum. It consists of the houses built in two subdivisions. James barber passed away at the age of 69 in oxnard, california. Oxnard history few people know how the city of oxnard got its name. Besides researching and creating living history performances, connie is a docent at heritage square, the channel islands. Deiners mens wear store, established in 19, opened a new store in 1957 at 534 south a street. Mon closed tue closed wed closed thu closed fri closed sat closed sun closed more details store events. Barajass scholarship focuses on the history of mexican americans in southern california, and he is the author of curious unions. Dec 02, 2017 like so many california towns from san francisco to san diego oxnard began as a railhead for the export of agricultural produce to markets in the east. Whether you are a first time traveler or avid visitor of this region of the world. By 1822, there were 19 rancho grants in ventura county.
Funeral home services for james are being provided by garcia mortuary. Includes information about oxnard s beaches, geography, and culture. Mexican american workers and resistance in oxnard, california, 18981961 university of nebraska press, forthcoming. Apr 27, 2009 the southern california city of oxnard has its roots in agriculture.
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