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Santa Fe Territorial Design, the house and garden have both received historical designation (the first garden to do so in Coronado). The home was also an important hub of social life for the naval aviation community during the 1940s (World War II era) and 1950s (Korean War era).


Coronado Pediatric Dentistry is the premier sponsor of this year’s Historic Home Tour. Dr. and Mrs. Howard Dixon, proud owners of the dentistry practice—first of its kind in Coronado—are strong advocates of historic preservation and active members of the Coronado Historical Association.


This year, for the first time, the Old Town Trolley will shuttle visitors from selected parking locations around Coronado to homes on the tour. The shuttle service will originate at Coronado City Hall, where there will be ample free parking. Before April 20, ticket prices are $30 for members, $35 for non-members; after that date, tickets will be $35 for members, $40 for non-members. No refunds will be issued after April 20. Tickets may be purchased by phone, 619.435.7242, at the Coronado Historical Association offices, 1100 Orange Avenue, or online at www. coronadohistory.org. On tour day, event tickets will be sold,


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“It’s a benefit to get them started on a good relationship with us early on. Our goal is to keep children cavity- free and happy to come to the office for visits. This gives us a chance to talk to the mothers and fathers about the importance of good dental hygiene and nutrition.”


But how does he manage to get a toddler to sit still long enough to be examined in a dental chair? During the first exam he will have them sit on their parent’s lap in the chair, and there are many colorful things for children to look at and play with throughout the office. His goal is to introduce them to the office in a non-threatening way.


Dr. Dixon says one of the best things about living in Coronado is running into patients and their families around town. They estimate 40-50% of their patients are from Navy families. They recently celebrated the Navy’s


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Howard and Donna Dixon with seven of their nine grandchildren.


Dining room table where Mrs. James B. Stockdale organized other wives of Vietnam War P.O.W.s to protest conditions in their prison.


and “will call” tickets picked-up at the CHA booth in the the parking lot of Coronado City Hall, 1825 Strand Way. SPECIAL NOTE: ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY IN UNIFORM MAY PURCHASE HALF-PRICE TICKETS for themselves and their guests on May 8. For further information, call 619.435.7242.


100 years of Naval Aviation with many of the members of CHA family.


Even before moving to Coronado, the Dixons were members of SOHO (Save Our Heritage Organization) and enjoyed several of our Historic Home Tours. They became CHA members as soon as they moved to Coronado.


“Joining the CHA was a wonderful way to get to know Coronado and its


history. Besides it’s fun! The Historical Association is very inviting and friendly


and has such great social events. We’ve met some of our best friends through this organization.”


Why did the Dixons decide to become sponsors of CHA’s Historic Home Tour this year? They whole-heartedly support the mission of CHA, to preserve and present the history of our town. “Sponsorship is a way of giving back to the community,” says Donna, “because the community has been very good to us.”


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