Category Archives: history

Talmadge Realty

This Talmadge Realty flyer was found in a house on Max Drive. Though styled to look quite old, it is probably from the 1980s, as 1982 was the year 911 emergency dialing was first implemented in San Diego. You can still call the listed number to hear the time of day (and current temperature)! Just add […]

First Homes in Talmadge

The following is a letter we received from a gentleman with ties to Talmadge: “While I was never fortunate enough to live in Talmadge, I do have have a personal and familial connection – my Grandparents were among the very first to build and reside in three different homes, two on Norma Drive and the […]

Buried Treasure in Talmadge

I, and all who live on my street, have unique properties — so I’ve been told by those who have lived in the area much longer than I have. My backyard is extra long; the back section of it purportedly used to be a roadway where horse-drawn carriages would take citrus fruits, which were grown […]