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Did you know? HAROLD A. TAYLOR was one of Coronado’s most culturally influential, well-respected citizens during the early 20th century. After moving to Coronado in 1909 with his wife, Maude, he opened a photography studio at the Hotel Del. Beyond his photography, he had a strong calling to serve his community. He was a charter member of the Rotary Club of San Diego in 1911 and the Rotary Club of Coronado in 1926. Taylor also served as the first president of the Coronado Floral Association, an officer at the Masonic Temple of Coronado Lodge 441 and president of the Civic League, as well as being appointed president of the city Planning Commission in 1921. His most lasting legacy was founding the Coronado Flower Show, which first opened on May 13, 1922. To learn more about Harold Taylor, the Coronado Flower Show and Coronado history, visit the Coronado Historical Association’s website coronadohistory.org. ■
— Vickie Stone, curator of collections, Coronado Historical Association
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