The Beginnings, Early Activities, Years of Growth, A New Chapter

Early Activities
     Commencing in 1947, the Valley architects produced twice-yearly "home shows" at municipal buildings or furniture stores, where the members' work was exhibited to the public. The architects joined with the Garden Center Association in 1952 to create a home show at Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks with booths, materials exhibits, and architectural displays that drew nearly 20,000 visitors.
     "A greater and more beautiful San Fernando Valley through better planning and construction" was the group's motto public relations efforts in the early 1950s included a newspaper column, written each week by a different member, on topics of public interest related to architecture. The group also placed advertisements on the advantages of hiring an architect.

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The Beginnings, Early Activities, Years of Growth, A New Chapter