CALL FOR INFO
Due to the latest Covid-19 restrictions, the Lakeside Historical Society gift center and museum are closed until further notice. Please call (619) 561-1881 with any questions.
January 2021 Newsletter
Billy Ortiz Videos
Honoring the Ladies of Lakeside, California – read more in the January 2021 newsletter.
View LAKESIDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Videos on Facebook
View Billy Ortiz LEGENDS OF LAKESIDE Video Archive on Facebook
Billy Ortiz at Lakeside Middle School – Harold Hilliker Farm Day (2012)
Lakeside Inn on YouTube – Food For Thought’s Kyle Whissel interviews Gary Mitrovich
Lakeside Railroad on YouTube – Food For Thought’s Kyle Whissel interviews Gary Mitrovich
Historic Self Guided Walking Tour

Take the free self-guided Historic Walking Tour of Lakeside.
Historical Happenings
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New to Lakeside? Welcome!

Lakeside, CA became a town site in 1886 as a tourist destination with the building of the Lakeside Inn that advertised boating, hunting, fishing and just plain old relaxing. From it’s flashy beginning to the beautiful town it is today, Lakeside was, and will continue to be, “A Friendly Place to Live.”
The Lakeside Historical Society was founded in 1972 and is dedicated to the preservation and education of Lakeside’s diverse history. We are located on the corner of Maine Ave. and Parkside St. in the lovingly restored 19th century Olde Community Church of Lakeside.
Please take the time to leisurely browse through our ever growing online collection of histories and rare images of this beautiful town. When you come to town, stop by and take a tour of the Olde Community Church, browse our store.
Join our society!
Click here to download/print the LHS Membership Form.
Please contact us with questions or suggestions.