Postcards From Alhambra’s Past

Join the Alhambra Historical Society on Thursday, April 25, at the Alhambra Masonic Center for a presentation entitled “Postcards From Alhambra’s Past.”

The evening's presenter will be Bruce Risher. Mr. Risher serves both as a director on the Alhambra Historical Society Board and as its Museum Director. He is the author of the book Alhambra - 100 Years in Words & Pictures and is an expert on local history. Mr. Risher grew up on South Cordova Street in Alhambra and has been collecting Alhambra memorabilia and ephemera for the past 55 years—he boasts an impressive collection of 200 Alhambra postcards.

Back before the Internet and social media, written, mailed postcards provided one of the easiest, fastest ways to communicate with friends and family. Folks from “back east” who relocated to California in the early 20th century sent postcards to friends and family members back home. Such postcards often featured a picture of a building in the community where the writer was living and/or visiting. Some people even had postcards printed that included a photo of their family and new home, providing family and friends with a glimpse of life in Southern California.

See historic postcards and learn more at Postcards From Alhambra’s Past. Light refreshments will be served, and parking will be available at the Alhambra Masonic Center and on surrounding city streets. The event is free to the general public, and all are welcome. To reserve your spot, visit alhambraspostcards.eventbrite.com.

The Alhambra Historical Society Museum is open to the general public from 1 - 4 PM on the first and third Saturday of every month. If you would like to learn more about the Alhambra Historical Society and Museum, please visit alhambrahistoricalsociety.org.