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Local freelance writer co-authors book on the history of Encinitas By Whitney Youngs - 09/14/2006 Rancho Santa Fe Review
Local professional freelance writer Diane Welch and out-of-towner and self-described historian Ken Holtzclaw have documented the city’s unique past by way of a pictorial history in their new book Encinitas, which was released by Arcadia Publishing in late August. Welch, a Solana Beach resident, who settled stateside from England in 1982, is known within the North County region for her community articles in local newspapers and her historic pieces linked to cities such as Solana Beach, Del Mar, Carlsbad and Rancho Santa Fe. Welch is the mother of four children the eldest, 16, and youngest, 7. Welch spent about a month compiling all of the photos for the book with the help of Holtzclaw and then spent the following month writing and editing the copy on the 20-year-old town that maintains six miles of San Diego beaches, situated in between Batiquitos Lagoon on the north and San Elijo Lagoon on the south. She obtained many of her photos by calling places, families and people with connections to the town – Richard Scott, Dave and Bertha Young, Harley Denk, Lynwood Cole, Don Hansen, Tony Hawk, the Ecke Family, Quail Botanical Gardens and the Teten Family – and ended up with more than 1,000 photos. “Some are wonderful, never before published, gorgeous photos of the Ecke family who gave me access to their albums,” said Welch. “The main mission of the book is to share these beautiful vintage photos of a bygone era, moments frozen in time that we will never see again.” Over the past year, Welch has researched the life of the late Rancho Santa Fe resident Lilian Rice in preparation for a biographical book she hopes to finish in the next year on the famed architect who built around 64 houses in Rancho Santa Fe, according to Welch. “She designed and built many Rancho Santa Fe buildings during its development in 1922 and lived there until her death in 1938,” said Welch. “There is actually nothing really written about her life; she was mentioned in a thesis back in 1986, but there certainly are no books published on her at all. It’s such a wonderful, worthy story with all kinds of mystery surrounding it.” Welch said her educational background –a bachelor’s degree in creative arts from Leeds University and a master’s degree in arts education – was of great use in her work on “Encinitas.” “A history book should always be a bridge to the future and not just a detail from the present, so I have included in my book the current Encinitas City Council, who were very supportive,” added Welch. “History is important certainly on a community, local level, because it serves as a blueprint for the future and you can look at what has happened in history and learn from it. I think it’s important for children to learn the local history and to preserve what we have and to treasure it — this is our local treasure that needs to be kept alive.” For more information on Encinitas, visit www.arcadiapublishing.com or call 888-313-2665. Book of family photos shows how city grew By Lillian Cox - 09/21/2006 San Diego Union-Tribune ENCINITAS – Diane Welch, 48, melded her background as a fine artist and a history writer in her first book, a pictorial titled “Encinitas.” Chapters provide a visual chronology ranging from pioneer families to the surf culture. The volume showcases more than 200 photographs from the private collections of families with deep roots in Encinitas. Detailed captions were written by Welch to give a historical context. “These are never before published photographs that provide a snapshot of time,” Welch said. “You can read the book in a couple of hours and get an overview of Encinitas history.” The volume is part of the “Images of America” series produced by Arcadia Publishing. Kenneth M. Holtzclaw collaborated on the project. Welch's husband, Paul, also assisted. Her book includes family photographs provided by local residents such as City Councilman Dan Dalager, Richard Scott, Roger and Jeannette Teten, Harley Denk, and Dave and Bertha Young. One of Welch's personal favorites is of Bruno Denk planting lima beans in Olivenhain in 1920. “It symbolizes the relationship between man and the land,” Welch said. “There are no visible buildings. It tells us where Encinitas came from.” Another is a childhood portrait of Magdalena Ecke, wife of Paul Ecke Sr., who started a poinsettia ranch in Encinitas in 1923. The YMCA on Saxony Road is named for Magdalena. “The Ecke family gave me their family album to use,” Welch said. “They couldn't do enough to help me. Their story is significant because of their role in creating Encinitas' flower industry.” The collection includes a current photograph of siblings Paul Ecke III, Lizabeth Ecke and Sara Ecke May, as well as other local figures such as skateboard icon Tony Hawk. Recent photographs of venerable buildings such as the Daley Double Saloon, Captain Keno's and the Pannikin Cafe, housed in the former Encinitas train station, are also featured in the book. “I included them because I believe that history should not be a detour to the present, but a bridge to the future,” Welch said. Welch grew up in Cheshire, England, and earned a bachelor's degree in fine art and a master's in art education from the University of Leeds. A love of children, and a lifelong desire to see the United States, prompted her to take a position as a nanny in 1982 in Hilton Head Island, S.C. The following year she accepted a similar job in La Jolla. Welch met Paul in 1985 and they married in 1987. Today, they live in Solana Beach with their four children, ages 8, 12, 14 and 16. “We as a family are passionate about literature, especially historic literature,” Welch said. “The three oldest children and my husband and I discuss a book every evening and tie it into history,” she said. “It's part of the family dynamic.” Welch's next book is a biography of Lilian Rice, the architect associated with the development of Rancho Santa Fe in the 1920s. Welch is a frequent contributor to the local history column in The San Diego Union-Tribune on Sundays titled, “The Way We Were.” “Encinitas,” by Kenneth M. Holtzclaw and Diane Welch, is available at the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce, the San Dieguito Heritage Museum, Hansen's surf shop, Barnes & Noble Booksellers and independent bookstores for $19.99. Welch will hold a book signing at Encinitas' 20th anniversary celebration set for Oct. 1 at Cottonwood Creek Park. The celebration, which is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., will include free food, games, rides and music by Rockola. For information about the anniversary bash, call the Parks and Recreation Department at (760) 633-2740 or visit www.ci.encinitas.ca.us |
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