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- Regional/ North America/ United States/ California/ Localities/ S/ San Diego/ Arts and Entertainment/ Architecture/ Historic_Buildings@ (14)
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- A Short History of the Chinese in San Diego - Summary of the events of the last 150 years, including the prominent work of the Chinese in fishing, construction, and agriculture.
www.sandiego-online.com/forums/chinese/htmls/history.htm
- Chicano Park - Excerpts from a history by Kathleen Robles, focusing on the park's murals.
www.synergyicons.com/pac/pdfs/chicanopark/chicanohistory.pdf
- Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation - Housed in the historic William Heath Davis House, the foundation showcases the colorful history and architecture of downtown San Diego. Includes information about events, tours, educational programs, and membership.
www.gaslampquarter.org
- History of Ballast Point - Story of this Point Loma area at the entrance to San Diego Bay. History includes topics from 1542, when Cabrillo landed, to the present, including the area's role as a whaling station, a lighthouse site, and a military base.
www.ballastpoint.com/history_page.htm
- Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo - Biography of the explorer who in 1542 led the first European expedition into what is now called San Diego Bay.
www.nps.gov/cabr/juan.html
- Katherine Tingley and Point Loma - Articles by and about the woman who led the Theosophical Society from 1896 to 1929. Also includes photo collection showing facilities and activities of the Point Loma Theosophical Headquarters.
www.theosophy-nw.org/theosnw/theos/kt-selec.htm
- Mission San Diego de Alcala - Founded in 1769, this was the first of 21 missions in Alta California. Includes history, mission facts, and a virtual tour.
www.cuca.k12.ca.us/lessons/missions/Diego/SanDiegoDeAlcala.html
- Museum of San Diego History - San Diego Historical Society's main museum and research archives in Balboa Park.
edweb.sdsu.edu/sdhs/mainpages/locate2.htm
- Old Globe Theater - A short history of the theater built in Balboa Park in 1935.
www.synergyicons.com/pac/pdfs/oldglobe/oldglobehistory.pdf
- Old Point Loma Lighthouse - Includes its background, construction, and the life of its 19th Century lighthousekeeper.
www.nps.gov/cabr/lighthouse.html
- San Diego Biographies - Biographies and photographs of approximately 150 of San Diego men and women no longer living.
www.sandiegohistory.org/bio/biographies.htm
- San Diego de Alcalá - A short history of the mission that was founded here in 1769.
missions.bgmm.com/sdiego.htm
- San Diego Mission Basilica de Alcala - A history of the mission founded in 1769 by Padre Junipero Serra..
www.synergyicons.com/pac/pdfs/mission/missionhistory.pdf
- San Diego Presidio - A short history of the Presidio of San Diego, founded 1769, and links to related information.
www.soldados.org/SanDiego/presidio.htm
- San Diego's Coastal Defense in World War II - A section of the book "A Harbor Worth Defending" by Barry Alan Joyce describes harbor defenses on Point Loma.
www.nps.gov/cabr/military.html
- Star of India - A history of the world's oldest active sailing ship.
www.synergyicons.com/pac/pdfs/star/starhistory.pdf
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