Beyond The Facade

Beyond The Facade

By Doña Junta and SabrinaHistory
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Beyond The Facade episodes

  • Discussion with Incredible Javier: El Monte History and Architecture Ep. 18
    On this episode we link up with Incredible Javier from the Incredible Javier You Tube Channel to discuss his history growing up in El Monte, California. He shares about El Monte's barrio history of migration camps, and the Chicano perspective of living in El Monte. Sabrina and I share our experience driving around and exploring El Monte for the first time and discussing architecture and landmarks that seemed to be fading away. What is happening in El Monte? why has the city been through so many transitions which has erased a lot of its original identity? Listen up to learn more.
    Places discussed: Driftwood Dairy, Main Street-El Monte Mall, Five Points Liquor, Jolly Jug, Gay's Lion Farm, MacLaren Hall, American Legion Stadium and more!
    Follow Javier: You Tube: Incredible Javier Instagram @incrediblejavier Tiktok @Incrediblejavie 
    Follow us: on Instagram @beyondthefacadepodcast @swapmeet_chronicles @observing_spooks_andothervices
    1 hr 54 min
  • Haunted history of Linda Vista Hospital in Boyle Heights Ep. 17
    On this episode we discuss the former Linda Vista Hospital in Boyle Heights. Linda Vista was a hospital that was abandoned from 1991 until 2011-2015 when it got bought by a developer to turn into senior housing. During its time abandoned LV was a place where urban explorers and paranormal investigators were drawn to as it was known to be an actively haunted.  We dig into the history of the hospital when it was originally called Santa Fe Coast Lines Hospital (1905) until it became a paranormal playground. We have special guest Wayne Poe talk with us and share his experience investigating/filming Linda Vista. Follow our social media @beyondthefacadepodcast Dona Junta @swapmeet_chronicles Sabrina  Observingspooksand_othervices Wayne Poe @mr_poes_morgue
    1 hr 2 min
  • Interview with Max Chavez: Historic Preservationist Ep. 16
    We have a conversation with historic preservationist Max Chavez. Max is a native Angelino from the San Gabriel Valley now living in Chicago working in the world of historic preservation. We get to know his journey of turning his interest for architecture and history a career. He breaks down the work of a historic preservationist, discusses his favorite architecture/buildings in LA and beyond. In addition, he shares how he grew his Instagram page to be an interactive learning tool for all things history and architecture. We also had to ask about his experiences with the paranormal during his explorations! For more on Max follow him on @maxesmael on twitter @maxeschavez. Check out our podcast page @beyondthefacadepodcast and our content pages at swapmeet_chronicles and observing_spooks_andothervices
    1 hr 3 min
  • 2021 Re-Cap Ep 15

    On Ep 15 we re-cap the first year of the podcast and discuss our favorite episodes, fav places we explored and lessons we learned starting a podcast. In addition, we share future and personal goals for this year. Join us. To keep up to date follow us on Instagram @beyondthefacadepodcast @swapmeet_chronicles @observing_spooks_andothervices

    1 hr 5 min
  • History of two of Los Angeles Victorian Era Cemeteries: Evergreen and Rosedale Cemetery Ep. 14

    In Ep 14 we discuss the history of two of the oldest and most beautiful Victorian-era cemeteries in Los Angeles Evergreen Cemetary in Boyle Heights (1877) and Angeles Rosedale Cemetary (1884)near the West Adams/USC area.  We share stories about unlikely deaths and events that occurred at the cemeteries, notable people such as Phineas Banning, Shatto, Allensworth, Biddy Mason, Hattie McDaniel, the Bixby's, the mysterious circus performers, famous activists, and more. We discuss the importance of the architecture of the cemetery, and the symbolism of monuments, gravestones, etc for the dead, and discuss our spooky experience entering one of the columbariums.   Follow us on IG  @beyondthefacadepodcast Hosts: Dona Junta @swapmeet_chronicles Sabrina @observing_spooks_andothervices  YouTube: Beyond the Facade Podcast YouTube Edits Wayne Poe @MrPoesMorgue 

    1 hr 20 min
  • Harbor Area Dive Bar Stories Ep. 13
    A light-hearted episode on historical dive bars we remember in the Harbor Area and a few downtown Los Angeles. Everyone knows the piasa bar's with the cortina and the funky smell of Clorox or the dim room with red booths and cheap well drinks and cigarette smell yuck. We take a trip down memory lane and an actual drive to see if these places still exist. We share the history and stories of many dives such as: The Foc'sle Bar, SIS's bar, Dino's, The Indian Room, Godmothers, The Branch Office, Mc Geady's Pub, Ricky Jean's aka Ohearns, Paddy O's, Keegans, Aj's sports club, The Rendezvous Grill & Cocktail Lounge, The Desert Room---King Eddy's, Down and Out and more. What are your stories of dive Bars in Los Angeles? 

    Follow our IG Please follow us on in IG @beyondthefacadepodcast   Dona Junta @swapmeet_chronicles   Sabrina @Observing_spooks_andothervices

    1 hr 6 min
  • Let's Catch Up + Q&A Ep. 12

    Hello everyone we have been away a short bit but we wanted to catch up and chit chat with you. In this episode we also discuss our day in Los Angeles, visiting El Royale apartments, Echo Park--Guisados, abandoned cottages, speakeasy era, Olvera Street--remembering the Chinese Massacre, Indigenous People's Day, and more. We wrap it up with a Q&A from questions you all submitted. Follow our IG Please follow us on in IG @beyondthefacadepodcast   Dona Junta @swapmeet_chronicles   Sabrina @Observing_spooks_andothervices

    1 hr 7 min
  • The Haunted Colorado Street Bridge Ep 11

    The Colorado Street Bridge is a beautiful Beaux-Arts-style bridge in Pasadena built in 1913. Shortly after the bridge's welcoming, it gained its dark reputation as the 'Suicide Bridge" we discuss the early history and the unfortunate tragedy for many folks who made the bridge their last destination.  We also discuss the paranormal elements attracting investigators to this bridge. We invited our special guest Wayne Poe a filmmaker and paranormal investigator. Wayne visited and investigated the bridge several times during the creation and screening of his documentary " Night Stalkers". Sabrina and Wayne share their perspective and experiences at the bridge and Devil's Dam a nearby location with a connection to the bridge. ***Trigger warning we do discuss death and suicide in this episode if this is uncomfortable please catch us on the next episode. If you are feeling in crisis please reach out the following: Suicide Hotline 1800-273-8255 Crisis hotline in Los Angeles (800) 854-7771 Crisis Text Line: Text LA to 741741 or 911 Follow up on IG Beyondthefacadepodcast Dona Junta @swapmeet_chronicles Sabrina @observing_spooks_andothervices Waybe Poe @Mr_poes_morge You Tube: Mr Poe's Morgue look for his documentaries Night Stalkers and Hotel Camarillo on Amazon Prime Audio clip of Joe Mendoza 3AM paranormal.

    1 hr 11 min
  • The Other East Side Story Ep. 10
    In this episode of Harbor Area History, we discuss East side Wilmington or if you are a local it is known as East Side Wilmas. The East side of Wilmington has deep roots in the beginnings of the Harbor Area and the development of the port. However, the East side of Wilmington has a dark history, this residential yet industrial patch of Wilmington has had many odd incidents that have happened over the years. We talk about the high-profile crimes and mysterious that have occurred on the Eastside of Wilmington: The corruption of the Wilmington Historical Cemetary, The Ramona Bakey employee murders (1995), Monique Arroyo kidnap/murder (1996), Distraught Kaiser employee's murder/suicide on Mcfarland Ave (2009), The quinceanera shop perpetrator Carlos Aguirre Jr (2010), and Cristy Alvarez murder on L street (2012). We also discuss how folks in Wilmington have been trying to bring the community together in order to bring change to Wilmington's infamous past. Please follow us on in IG @beyondthefacadepodcast  Dona Junta swapmeet_chronicles  Sabrina Observing_spooks_andothervices
    1 hr 12 min
  • The Haunted Vanderlip Mansion of Palos Verdes Ep 9
    If you grew up in the Harbor Area or South Bay part of Los Angeles you might have heard of the Vanderlip Mansion. The mansion is a beautiful Mediterranean-style home built in 1926 located in Palos Verdes, California.  The home and the land around the home was owned by Mr. Frank Vanderlip and his family. For decades every teenager in the area knew this home as a mysterious “haunted mansion.”  Teens would pack into cars and make their way to the mansion hoping to get near the house hoping to find something creepy. We investigate the history of Frank Vanderlip and his family, the various urban legends that surrounded the home, and the theories that lead to why these stories started. Please share in the comments if you have heard of the Vanderlip mansion or ever been there. 
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    If you have any ideas for the podcast that you would like us to research and discuss please send us a DM or email [email protected]
    43 min

About Beyond The Facade

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Welcome to Beyond The Facade Podcast! Doña Junta and Sabrina are two curious souls out of Los Angeles. They will discuss architecture, history, paranormal. They not only look at the facade of a…