Costa Mesa – From the Archives

Photo series courtesy of Costa Mesa Historical Society

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The Grant Boys on Newport Boulevard is pictured here, circa 1960s. This photograph shows Newport Boulevard during a period of transition in Costa Mesa, as the city moved from their agricultural roots toward a more commercial and urban landscape. Newport Boulevard evolved throughout the mid-20th century social thoroughfares.

The Costa Mesa Historical Society preserves and shares the history of Costa Mesa through photographs, archives, exhibitions and educational programs. Their museum is open to the public on Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., or by appointment. They also operate the Diego Sepulveda Adobe at Estancia Park, open on the first and third Saturdays of each month from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. General admission is free on open days. For more information, call 949.631.5918, visit www.costamesahistory.org, or email contact@costamesahistory.org.