Below the surface of bustling National City lies the story of olive and citrus orchards, grand Victorian homes, great wealth, and the coming of the first railroad. Founded in 1868 by Frank Kimball, National City is credited with multiple distinguished firsts. On the county level, the San Diego County Fair originated here, the first novel published was by a National City pioneer, the first free kindergarten opened here, the first automobile was built here, and the first railroad terminus was located here. On the state level, the first woman to serve as an elected member of a school board lived in National City. Today the city is home to 61,000 residents; and as an accessible and diverse community, all eyes now look upon National City as it begins to experience a renaissance of growth and commerce.

Take the least of all cities, National City, California. Examine its past and present and see if there's a remarkable story waiting to be told. No other city in San Diego County has experienced such a tarnished reputation as has National City. This book does not seek to resolve the truth of the matter, just illuminate certain aspects of the city to give pause to its critics. There is something special about this place. It's found in the generations of families, the commitment of its civic leaders, and its historical roots. Even the trees, rivers, creeks, and neighborhoods have a certain tranquility to them. It's not your perfect city. You couldn't pay some people to live here. Home values are markedly lower than in the cities directly north and south. Rents are no different. But what other towns lack, National City has in abundance; things kept quiet, reserved for locals only. This book seeks to reveal the city's hidden gems and to finally set the record straight.

Includes decisions of the Supreme Court and various intermediate and lower courts of record; May/Aug. 1888-Sept../Dec. 1895, Superior Court of New York City; Mar./Apr. 1926-Dec. 1937/Jan. 1938, Court of Appeals.