From Goat Hill to City of the Arts: The History of Costa Mesa

Description

From its humble beginnings as a way station between missions San Juan Capistrano and San Gabriel to its present reputation as one of America’s leading cities, Costa Mesa has had a history that embodies the powerful attributes of individuality, cooperation, and community.

Robert M. Wilson, one of Costa Mesa’s founding fathers, has compiled a fascinating history of how Costa Mesa made its ascent from a small town “Goat Hill” to the burgeoning city it is today. By using Costa Mesa’s key personalities as a historical focal point, Wilson gives an in-depth and unique perspective of the disappointments, frustrations, and triumphs of bringing Costa Mesa from provincial obscurity to national prominence.

From Goat Hill to City of the Arts: The History of Costa Mesa

by Robert M. Wilson

Hardcover

178 pages