Still standing: Joers/Ketchum Store's ambience and charm remain after 75 years, newspaper article, San Diego Union-Tribune, November 17 2002

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2025.010.008

Collection

Lilian J. Rice Papers, Newspapers, Periodicals, and Clippings Collection

Archive Items Details

Title

Still standing: Joers/Ketchum Store's ambience and charm remain after 75 years, newspaper article, San Diego Union-Tribune, November 17 2002

Description

Newspaper article titled Still standing: Joers/Ketchum Store's ambience and charm remain after 75 years published in the North County section of the San Diego Union-Tribune. The article discusses the Joers/Ketchum Store building in Rancho Santa Fe, designed by architect Lilian Rice and constructed in 1927 at the corner of Paseo Delicias and La Grande by W.E. Joers and Harold Ketchum. The text describes the building’s architectural character and later uses, including a grocery store, drug store, apartment, post office, and gift shop. Historical commentary is provided by Fran Foley of the Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society and Col. Charles R. Nelson. The article also references a historic photograph of the building from 1928 and includes contemporary reflections on the building’s continued use and architectural significance.

Creator

McCormac, Patty, The San Diego Union-Tribune

Date(s) of Creation

2002

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Rice, Lilian J.

Person or Organization

Joers, F.W.

Person or Organization

Joers, W. E.

Person or Organization

Ketchum, Harold E.

Person or Organization

Nelson, Charles R.

Person or Organization

Foley, Fran

Person or Organization

McCormac, Patty

Person or Organization

Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society

Related Places

Place

Neighborhood

Rancho Santa Fe

County

San Diego County

State/Province

California

Country

The United States of America

Continent

North America