La Jolla Landmark Business Since 1987 Architect Mark D. Lyon, Inc. A fascinating aspect of owning a Business is the dynamic and always changing relationship you develop with your employees, both past and present. I am humbled when I think of all the talented people who have occupied this little space in Birdrock. Everyone has [...]
La Jolla Landmark Business Since 1987 Architect Mark D. Lyon, Inc. In 1991, I was introduced to the La Jolla Community Planning Association by Fritz and Fred Leibhardt. Business was slow and I had time on my hands. Several Architects, which I considered to be my peers, told me if you want to be considered [...]
La Jolla Landmark Business Since 1987 Architect Mark D. Lyon, Inc. Incunabula (in-kyoo-nab-yuh-luh) 1. the earliest stages of something; beginnings. I graduated from Cal Poly Pamona in 1978, moved out and started looking for a job. It was a tough time and I must have applied to every Architectural office in San Diego. I finally [...]
La Jolla Landmark Business Since 1932 Ross Thiele & Son, LTD. Established in 1932, Ross Thiele & Son is a third generation family business and one of the oldest interior design firms in San Diego. Originally located downtown, Ross Thiele moved the business to 1227 Prospect Street- La Jolla in 1940 and son, John Thiele, [...]
La Jolla Landmark Business Since 1987 Architect Mark D. Lyon, Inc. If you have walked or driven through Birdrock you have no doubt seen the offices of Architect Mark D. Lyon, Inc. 2012 is the 25th Anniversary of the founding of Architect Mark D. Lyon, Inc. They have been in the same location on the [...]
La Jolla LandmarkBusiness Since 1946Meanley & Son Ace Hardware It is hard to miss — with the unique brick-front exterior and large windows filled with everything from gourmet cookware to gardening tools, Meanley & Son sits comfortably at 7756 Girard Avenue, as it has for the past 63 years. Bob Meanley, owner of Meanley & [...]
La Jolla LandmarkBusiness Since 1946Bowers Jewelers Then Ron and Marg Bowers opened Bowers Jewelry on La Jolla’s Wall Street in 1946, they could never have known that their business would later become one of the longest standing retail landmarks in the community. But 65 years and a few blocks later in the heart of Girard [...]
La Jolla LandmarkBusiness Since 1952Burns Drugs The name Burns Drugs means many things, to many people. To some, it is the local pharmacy they have depended on for the past 60 years. To others, it’s the go-to spot for quick gifts, cosmetics, cards and other everyday household items. But for anyone who has stepped foot [...]
La Jolla LandmarkBusiness Since 1969Heinz Gietz Heinz Gietz Autohaus is one of the most special gems in the La Jolla community. Located in its original location on Virginia Way since 1969, it is one of California’s original Mercedes-Benz Factory Authorized Service Dealers. It is the only one left of its kind. With an open-air service [...]
La Jolla LandmarkBusiness Since 1963Everett Stunz Since 1963, La Jolla hasbeen the home to one of the world’s most exclusive luxury bed, bath and mattress stores. Fashionable homes and estates from around the world turn to Everett Stunz for the latest designs, highest quality and the most personal design service. Owners Nicki and Phil Coller [...]
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