La Verne Historical Society will sponsor a presentation by University of La Verne Emeritus Professor Marlin Heckman entitled “The Lordsburg Hotel: Its Rise and Demise, 1887-1927,” 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the La Verne Veterans Hall. The hall is located at 1550 Bonita Ave. in La Verne. Dr. Heckman has published several books about La Verne, including The Gem of Lordsburg: The Lordsburg Hotel/ College Building, Lordsburg/ La Verne in Southern California, University of La Verne, Doors of La Verne, and Beauty in Glass and Wood: The Kieffaber Chapel at Hillcrest. Dr. Heckman’s presentation is free and open to the public. Copies of The Gem of Lordsburg: The Lordsburg Hotel/College Building will be available for purchase.