Historical Preservation Society Presents Early Talking Machines

The Sierra Madre Historical Preservation Society (SMHPS) shared the following about an exciting event this week:

Join the Sierra Madre Historical Preservation Society (SMHPS) for a lively presented by James Constantian.  He will share little known facts and interesting stories about early talking machines and phonographs and play early recordings on machines dating back circa 1900 to 1930.

Mr. Constantian is a member of the Antique Phonograph Society. His collection currently has over 100 vintage phonographs and talking machines.  Constantian is a former resident of Sierra Madre and is active in the community, currently serving as historian for the Congregational Church.  He has also been in no less than 28 Fourth of July parades in his fully restored Model A Ford pick-up.

SMHPS works to preserve the history of Sierra Madre through its Oral History Project, Archives in partnership with the City Library, and the conservation and preservation of the city’s two museums, Lizzie’s and Richardson House. It has also published the award winning book, Southern California Story; Seeking the Better Life in Sierra Madre

The Historical Preservation Society’s meeting and program will be held July 19^th at 7:00 P.M. at the Sierra Madre Public Library.  It is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.