The White Horse Inn
In 2012, The San Fernando Valley Relics Museum was able to carefully take down and save a popular local restaurant sign called The White Horse… Read More »The White Horse Inn
General Museum News
The Doobie Brothers
If you don’t know who The Doobie Brothers are, please take a minute to shame yourself before reading on. Listen to this and bring some joy… Read More »The Doobie Brothers
The Palomino
Early last year, Valley Relics rescued a sign from one of country music’s most important pieces of history. For 43 years, the Palomino served as… Read More »The Palomino
Mentryville: Remnants of Valley History
Deep in the heart of the Valley, along a lonely road in Newhall, lies a ghost town that was once home to one of the… Read More »Mentryville: Remnants of Valley History
Iron Eyes Cody – The Crying Indian
If the man above doesn’t look familiar, take a look at this: This PSA, made on Earth Day, 1971, stars a man once dubbed “America’s… Read More »Iron Eyes Cody – The Crying Indian
Nudie Cohn – The Rhinestone Cowboy
There’s a special corner of the Valley Relics Museum dedicated to a man of unique talent and taste. A man well-known to local history… Read More »Nudie Cohn – The Rhinestone Cowboy
Valley Relics Early History: Scandals of the 1920s
Anyone looking up the history of LA in the 1920s will uncover incredible scandals, from C. C. Julian the get-rich-quick oil speculator, to “Sister” Aimee… Read More »Valley Relics Early History: Scandals of the 1920s
Dimples – “America’s First Karaoke Bar”
Burbank is well-known for its historic landmarks and memorabilia. Earlier this year, the town said goodbye to both as Dimples, dubbed America’s first karaoke bar,… Read More »Dimples – “America’s First Karaoke Bar”
A Brief History of Tiffany’s
As you walk through Valley Relics Museum, many items stand out. For a few theater buffs, the bright glow of seven particular letters stands out… Read More »A Brief History of Tiffany’s
John Hertz, respected and famous businessman West Valley Property
William Morris (“Willie”) Bioff (1900 – November 4, 1955) was an American organized crime figure who operated as a labor leader in the movie production… Read More »John Hertz, respected and famous businessman West Valley Property
Alfred H. Prince and his family
Did you know that the Valley Relics Museum holds hundreds of rare documents, photographs, ledgers and diaries from the early pioneers of the San Fernando… Read More »Alfred H. Prince and his family
Councilman Mitchell Englander Visits the SF Valley Relics Museum
Valley Relics Founder/Curator Tommy Gelinas with Councilman Mitchell Englander. I would like to thank councilman Mitchell Englander and his staff for the meet up today… Read More »Councilman Mitchell Englander Visits the SF Valley Relics Museum
