THE CORONADO HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION AND MUSEUM OF HISTORY & ART | VOL. 7, NO. 1; WINTER 2013


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April 20-21 88th Annual Coronado


Flower Show (see page 3)


April 28


MotorCars on MainStreet (see page 3)


May 12, Mother's Day Coronado Historic Home Tour


(see back page) June 17


Coronado History Camp begins (see page 3)


Winner of CHA’s first GEM Award 'GEM' Award Created by CHA


To Recognize Renovations That Best Reflect Coronado’s History and Character


Some Coronado residents have made the challenging, and often costly, decision to rejuvenate rather than replace their existing home. Appreciative neighbors have watched these transformations, from potential tear-down to architectural gem.


The thoughtful efforts of homeowners to preserve and restore these original structures sparked an idea by the Coronado Historical Association to recognize those residents who are "Going the Extra Mile." Thus was born the G-E-M--GEM Award.


A committee of CHA board members and local architectural experts, led by Board Member Russ Haley, began looking for projects that best represent Coronado’s history and character. The initial focus was on exterior architecture, but consideration was also given to interior design. Residential and commercial projects were both considered. To be recognized, a project does not need to be historically designated, but must have authentic, historic detailing. There is no building age restriction, but the renovation must have been completed within the last two years.


(Top) Capt. Henry C. Mustin (center) in 1914, naval aviator whose family history is honored in our upcoming historic home tour; (bottom) The 1940s photo that inspired the Vadnais to renovate their 810 Adella home (see above right).


Individual committee members searched the island and selected 10 homes that fit the criteria, then made the difficult selection of three finalists. CHA then chose three 2013 GEM finalists who had “gone the extra mile”: a beautiful 1912 Craftsman remodel owned by Paul and Debbie Vadnais at 810 Adella Avenue; a single-story property originally marked as a “tear- down” but renovated with loving care by Gayle and Bob Watson at 921 Alameda Boulevard;


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