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Historical Markers and War Memorials in San Diego County, California

 
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101 California, San Diego County, Julian — Julian Town Hall1914
On Main Street (Route 79) east of Washington Street, on the right when traveling east.
The 1st and 2nd halls, 1871-1876, were businesses available for civic uses. The 3rd, 1876, Centennial Hall, honored the 100th Anniversary of the USA, became too small and was sold for scrap. The 4th, 1897, an impressive building, burned Dec., . . . Map (db m51699) HM
102 California, San Diego County, Julian — Levi~Marks Store1886
On Main Street at Washington Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
This brick building, first in the back-country, was built using 100,000 bricks from Ike Levi's Julian kiln for Adolph Levi, Austrian emigrant, and his partner Joseph Marks, native Mississippian. Dis-solution of the partnership made Marks the sole . . . Map (db m82428) HM
103 California, San Diego County, Julian — 858 — Pedro Fages Trail
On Sunset Highway (County Road S1 at milepost 36), on the right when traveling south.
On October 29, 1772, Colonel Pedro Fages headed east from San Diego searching for army deserters. It was the first entry by Europeans into Oriflamme Canyon. From there, Fages and his men traveled on through Cajon Pass, around the Mojave and the . . . Map (db m219286) HM
104 California, San Diego County, Julian — Pioneer Cemetery1870
On Main Street, 0.2 miles north of Washington Street, on the left when traveling north.
For over 50 years grave sites on this hill were inaccessible to wagons. Coffins were carried from the wagon to the grave up this walk which bears due west along the 3rd standard parallel south. In 1896 Mary Clough died during a storm. It took . . . Map (db m82429) HM
105 California, San Diego County, Julian — Santa Ysabel School
On 4th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built at Witch Creek, ten miles west of Julian in 1888 and used thru June 1954. this historical building was moved to Julian in 1970, and restored by the Julian Historical Society, the County of San Diego, and many other donors. Rededicated . . . Map (db m82391) HM
106 California, San Diego County, Julian — 304 — Vallecito Stage Station
Near Great Southern /Overland Stage Route of 1849, on the right when traveling east.
A reconstruction (1934) of Vallecito Stage Station built in 1852 at the edge of the Great Colorado Desert. It was an important stop on the first official transcontinental route, serving the San Diego-San Antonio ('Jackass') mail line (1857-1859), . . . Map (db m51579) HM
107 California, San Diego County, Julian — 304 — Vallecito-Butterfield Stage Station19 Miles
On California Route 78, on the right when traveling west.
One of the chief remaining landmarks of famous old stage line. Coaches and spring wagons carried passengers and mail. Stations were built at 20-mile intervals. The first stage on the line left St. Louis on September 15, 1858.Map (db m51582) HM
108 California, San Diego County, Julian — Wheelbarrow Odometer Survey of 1894
On Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
From May 5th to December 29, 1894, Porter Perrin Wheaton, a civil and mining engineer, measured 2328 miles of county roads. His wheelbarrow with odometer, clinometer, and compass made the survey unique. From this data was prepared the first . . . Map (db m82392) HM
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109 California, San Diego County, Julian — Wilcox Building1872
On Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
This building of hand hewn beam logs cut from Volcan Mtn. was a general store, post office, a stage coach stop, and telephone exchange, owned by story telling Horace F. Wilcox, president of the “Hot Stove Society” - a gathering of men . . . Map (db m82394) HM
110 California, San Diego County, La Jolla — 315 — Torrey Pines Gliderport
Near Torrey Pines Scenic Drive, 0.5 miles west of Torrey Pines Road.
To honor the spirit, ingenuity, and enthusiasm of the pioneers who flew gliders in the 1930’s at Torrey Pines, and to the future pilots who will share this gliderport and continue this tradition through all forms of motorless flight. . . . Map (db m169295) HM
111 California, San Diego County, La Jolla — Torrey Pines Lodge
Near Torrey Pines Park Road.
Torrey Pines Lodge 1923 Has Been Listed in the National Register of Historic Places Department of Interior 18 June 1998Map (db m142954) HM
112 California, San Diego County, Lakeside — Lakeside Auto Speedway (1907)
On Maine Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Considered the first purpose-built auto racing facility in the United States when completed, the Lakeside Auto Speedway transformed the nascent motorsports movement by moving races off dangerous public roads and horse racing tracks. The Speedway . . . Map (db m82349) HM
113 California, San Diego County, Lakeside — 425 — Mexican GrantCañada de Los Coches Rancho — Smallest Mexican Land Grant in Calif. —
On East Main Street (Business Interstate 8).
Commemorating Cañada de Los Coches Rancho, smallest Mexican Grant in Calif. Granted in 1843 to Apolinaria Lorenzana by Governor Manuel Micheltorena. Site of Old Gristmill.Map (db m88571) HM
114 California, San Diego County, National City — 1023 — National City DepotTranscontinental Railroad
Near Bay Marina Drive west of West 23rd Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
This National City California Southern Railroad Depot, built in 1882, served as the first Pacific Coast Terminus Station of the Santa Fe Railway System's Transcontinental Railroad. The station was the West Coast general office and figured . . . Map (db m120892) HM
115 California, San Diego County, National City — National City Historic Railcar PlazaDedicated September 2000
On Bay Marina Drive west of West 23rd Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Facts of Interest • This building houses the restored Passenger Coach No. 1 of the old National City & Otay Railway (NC&O), which operated in the South Bay during the early years of this city. • This coach was part of the "Motor Cannon . . . Map (db m51760) HM
116 California, San Diego County, Naval Air Station, North Island — The World's First Seaplane FlightJan. 26, 1911.
On McCain Boulevard, in the median.
Commemorating The World's First Seaplane Flight Jan. 26, 1911. By Glenn H. Curtiss. His Seaplane was built here and flown from the waters of Spanish Bight San Diego, California. Map (db m125010) HM
117 California, San Diego County, Naval Air Station, North Island — Vice Admiral Edward H. MartinFitness and Liberty Complex — For Extraordinary Heroism, Courageous Sacrifice, and Distinguished Service —
On Rogers Road, on the left when traveling east.
Edward H. Martin lived a life of selfless service. In July 1967, as executive officer of VA-34, he was shot down by surface-to-air missiles while leading a flight of A-4 Skyhawks from the USS Intrepid against targets in North Vietnam. For almost six . . . Map (db m145312) HM WM
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118 California, San Diego County, Oak Grove — 482 — Camp Wright1861 - 1866
On State Highway 79 at milepost 49.3, on the right when traveling south.
First established October 18, 1861, on Warner's Ranch at "Fork of the Trail to San Diego", to guard the communications between California and Arizona. Moved to this site by Major Edwin A. Rigg, First California Volunteers, about November 23, 1861. . . . Map (db m51092) HM
119 California, San Diego County, Oak Grove — 502 — Oak Grove Stage Station
On State Highway 79 at milepost 49.4, on the right when traveling south.
Occupied in 1858 by Warren Hall, Divison Superintendent, Butterfield Overland Mail which operated between San Francisco and the eastern termini, St. Louis and Memphis, from September 15, 1858 to March 2, 1861. The first mail stage from the east . . . Map (db m51093) HM
120 California, San Diego County, Oceanside — Andrew Jackson Myers(April 10, 1840 - February 28, 1907)
On North Coast Highway south of Civic Center Drive, on the left when traveling south.
On this site is the former homestead of the founder of Oceanside, Andrew Jackson (A.J.) Myers. A native of La Salle County Illinois, A. J. Myers was born in 1840, and lived for a time in San Joaquin County, California in 1852. He served in the . . . Map (db m54231) HM
121 California, San Diego County, Oceanside — El Camino Real Guidepost Bells
Near San Diego Freeway (Interstate 5).
In 1908 guidepost bells were placed along the El Camino Real to guide early travelers and to preserve the historic route which linked California's missions beginning in 1769.Map (db m243695) HM
122 California, San Diego County, Oceanside — 239 — Mission San Luís Rey de Francia
Near North El Camino Real north of Mission Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Founded June 12, 1798 by Father Lasuen, then president of the California missions, and administered by Father Peyri. Notable for its impressive architecture — a composite of Spanish, Moorish, and Mexican.Map (db m401) HM
123 California, San Diego County, Oceanside — Missions in Baja CaliforniaJesuits 1683-1767 / Dominicans 1773-1855
Near Interstate 5, 2.2 miles south of Las Pulgas Road.
Jesuits • Founded 19 missions in Baja California over a 70 year period. • Nuestra Señora de Loreto de Conchó (1697) was the first permanent Jesuit mission, founded by Father Juan Ma. de Salvatierra. • The Jesuits were . . . Map (db m197686) HM
124 California, San Diego County, Oceanside — Oceanside Pier
On North Pacific Street at Pier View Way, on the right when traveling south on North Pacific Street.
At an election held - June 19, 1926, to vote 100,000 bonds for the construction of this pier, the people of Oceanside voted 685 for, and 95 against. Contract awarded - December 8, 1926. Construction finished and Pier officailly dedicated to . . . Map (db m62145) HM
125 California, San Diego County, Oceanside — Remember Pearl HarborKeep America Alert — December 7, 1941 —
On Harbor Drive, on the left when traveling north.
Leslie Alford USS California • Melvin Allison USS Dobbin • John Anderson USS Widgeon • Earl S. Arneson USS New Orleans • Jack Arnold Ford Island NAS • Richard Aufmann 1st Defense Bn. • Lee Averett USS Tracy • Richard Baker USS San . . . Map (db m62148) WM
126 California, San Diego County, Oceanside — September 11th Memorial
On Pier View Way, on the right when traveling west.
In honor of those brave men and women with the New York Fire Service who lost their lives to the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001 City of Oceanside, Water UtilitiesMap (db m204326)
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127 California, San Diego County, Oceanside — The Top Gun House
On Pacific Street at Mission Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Pacific Street.
Built in 1887 by Dr. Henry Graves as a vacation home, The Graves House is an oceanfront Queen Anne Cottage and is now recognize as the "last best" existing house in San Diego County. This house is best known by most people as The Top Gun House . . . Map (db m235320) HM
128 California, San Diego County, Oceanside — Walled GardenMission San Luis Rey
On Peyri Road south of Aliento Way, on the right when traveling south.
First panel: Walled Garden The Mission grew a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and grains in a number of vast gardens for the use of their community. This garden, located west of the Mission, was walled with adobe bricks to . . . Map (db m63512) HM
129 California, San Diego County, Ocotillo Wells — 635 — Los Puertecitos
On State Highway 78 east of Wolfe Well Road, on the right when traveling east.
Juan Bautista de Anza's expedition marched through this little pass December 19, 1775. On its way to strengthen Spanish colonization in California. Many of the 240 members of the party were recruited from Mexico to be the first residents of San . . . Map (db m51584) HM
130 California, San Diego County, Pacific Beach — Surfer's MemorialTourmaline Canyon Surfing Park
On Tourmaline Street.
This monument honors the past and present surfers at Tourmaline Canyon Surfing Park who have embraced its beach, surf and camaraderie. Since the opening of the park in May 1963, Tourmaline's local surfers have shared their time, skills, and wisdom . . . Map (db m84586) HM
131 California, San Diego County, Pacific Beach — The Ballad of P.B.
On Ocean Boulevard.
Pelican Brown was in search of a home where he could have fun and relax he looked for a beach that was pretty and a sea that was swimming with snacks. He flew up and down the long coastline looking both far and quite near then one . . . Map (db m84187) HM
132 California, San Diego County, Pala — 243 — La Asistencia de San Antonio de Pala
On State Highway 76 at milepost 23.6 west of Brittian Road, on the right when traveling east.
Notable for its bell-tower or campanile. The chapel was built by Father Peyri, 1816. Almost destroyed by earthquake and storm. But later restored. Indians are still at Pala.Map (db m145311) HM
133 California, San Diego County, Pala — Mission San Antonio de Pala
Near Pala Mission Road at 2nd Street.
Located 23 miles east of San Luis Rey de Francia, this assistant mission was founded in 1810. The church was dedicated June 13, 1816 by Fray Antonio Peyri. Damaged by earthquake in 1899; restored 1903 when archetypal paintings were . . . Map (db m83283) HM
134 California, San Diego County, Pine Valley — Buckman Springs
Near Interstate 8 at milepost 51.
Not far from here, Amos Buckman (1820 – 1898) discovered what is known today as Buckman Springs. After spending time in the Napa Valley following his arrival from Massachusetts, he moved his family to San Diego in 1871. The Buckmans eventually . . . Map (db m82450) HM
135 California, San Diego County, Poway — 8 — Baldwin Locomotive No. 3Built - 1907
On Midland Road, on the right when traveling south.
First used to haul rock for the Cowell Portland Cement Company in Concord, CA. Brought to the City of Poway by Colonel Porter in 1966. Purchased by the City in 1988 and restored by the Poway-Midland Volunteers from 1991-1994.Map (db m74111) HM
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136 California, San Diego County, Poway — City of Poway Veterans Park
On Midland Road at Adrian Street, on the left when traveling north on Midland Road.
"All gave some some gave all"Map (db m74102) WM
137 California, San Diego County, Poway — Community Church of PowayUnited Church of Christ
Near Community Road north of Hilleary Place, on the right when traveling north.
Founded by Methodist Episcopal Church 1883. Oldest structure in continuous use as a church in San Diego County. Erected circa 1887, exchanged for Oceanside Congregational Church, 1893.Map (db m74114) HM
138 California, San Diego County, Poway — 7 — Community Church of PowayOpened 1887
Near Community Road north of Hilleary Place, on the right when traveling north.
Land donated by John C. Stone and his wife in 1883. Samuel Bowron coordinated construction. Dr. Hilleary generously donated funding. Deemed the "oldest structure in continual use as a church in San Diego County."Map (db m74104) HM
139 California, San Diego County, Poway — 6 — Dearborn Memorial Park
On Tierra Bonita Road, on the right when traveling north.
Est. 1886 - Dedicated 1950 By the Pomerado Cemetery District Land donated by Dr. Hilleary for use as the first town cemetery. John T. Dearborn was the first person buried in the cemetery in 1886.Map (db m74704) HM
140 California, San Diego County, Poway — 5 — DJ Ranch Formerly: Kent FarmBuilt - 1900
On Poway Valley Road, on the left when traveling west.
Original home and peach orchards of Walter Kent and Family. Purchased by present owners in 1963. Became horse and cattle ranch known as DJ Ranch.Map (db m74698) HM
141 California, San Diego County, Poway — 4 — Flint FarmBuilt -1882
On Midland Road, on the left when traveling north.
Constructed by fruit farmer Horace Kent and son Lewis. Family grew peaches, grapes and other fruits. Home was given to daughter Mary. Farm was willed to her husband, Ed Flint.Map (db m74242) HM
142 California, San Diego County, Poway — 3 — Nelson HouseBuilt 1918
Near Midland Road, on the right when traveling south.
An original Poway farmhouse. First owned by Niles Nelson and family. Relocated from Garden Road to the park in 1991.Map (db m74106) HM
143 California, San Diego County, Poway — 2 — Porter HouseEst. 1945
Near Midland Road south of Aubrey Street, on the right when traveling south.
Home of Colonel John Porter and family. Relocated from Lake Hodges. First building established in Old Poway Park.Map (db m74105) HM
144 California, San Diego County, Poway — 1 — Templars HallBuilt 1886
Near Midland Road, on the right when traveling south.
Meeting place for the International Order of Good Templars Served as Poway's first high school A place for social and community events Once was a thrift store and tack and feed storeMap (db m74090) HM
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145 California, San Diego County, Ramona — Ramona Town Hall
On Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated on Washington's birthday, February 22, 1894, this building was given to the townspeople of Nuevo (as Ramona was then known) by a rancher and financier Augustus Barnett and his wife Martha. Feeling that the local schoolhouse was not a . . . Map (db m82350) HM
146 California, San Diego County, Ramona — Theophile Verlaque House1886
On Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
This house, built by French immigrant Theophile Verlaque in 1886, was the first permanent residence in the community of Nuevo, later known as Ramona. It is one of the oldest and best preserved buildings in the San Diego backcountry and is closely . . . Map (db m82352) HM
147 California, San Diego County, Ramona — Verlaque House (1886)
On Main Street, on the left when traveling east.
Theophile Verlaque (1823-1913), a French immigrant, was a successful San Diego entreprenuer, saloon keeper, vintner and real estate speculator. Verlaque was a friend of Bernard Etcheverry, a French Basque immigrant, who by 1880 owned 16,700 . . . Map (db m82351) HM
148 California, San Diego County, Rancho Santa Fe — Olivenhain Meeting Hall
On Rancho Santa Fe Rd just north of 7th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Colony Olivenhain was settled by German immigrants who arrived from Denver in 1844. Each member was granted five acres and use of the community's horse teams and equipment. In 1895, the colonists erected a community hall for meetings and social . . . Map (db m72690) HM
149 California, San Diego County, Rancho Santa Fe — 982 — Rancho Santa Fe
Near Avenida de Acacias just north of La Gracia, on the right when traveling north.
Rancho Santa Fe began as Rancho San Dieguito, a land grant of nearly 9,000 acres made to Juan María Osuna in 1845. The Santa Fe Railway Company later used the land to plant thousands of eucalyptus trees for use as railroad ties. In the 1920s Rancho . . . Map (db m71704) HM
150 California, San Diego County, San Diego — 1030 — “Star of India” — Maritime Museum of San Diego —
On North Harbor Drive north of Ash Street, on the left when traveling north.
The “Star of India,” a three masted bark, is the oldest iron-hulled merchant ship afloat. Built on the Isle of Man, Great Britain, she was launched in 1863 and christened “Euterpe”, the trans-Pacific trade from 1871-1898 resulted in the “Euterpe” . . . Map (db m50848) HM
151 California, San Diego County, San Diego — 1906 Old Town Convent
Near Twiggs Street near Calhoun Street, on the left when traveling south.
Originally built as the St. Joseph’s Rectory at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Beech Street downtown, this building was moved through the streets of San Diego to this site in 1940. Here, it was used by the Catholic Church as a seminary, convent, . . . Map (db m71059) HM
152 California, San Diego County, San Diego — 1915-16 Isthmus (Fun Zone)
On Zoo Place, on the right when traveling east.
The current San Diego Zoo parking lot was set aside for rides and other entertainment at the 1915-16 Panama-California Exposition. In keeping with the theme, the zone was named after the Isthmus of Panama, where the canal was completed in 1914. . . . Map (db m208958) HM
153 California, San Diego County, San Diego — A San Diego Milestone
Near Broadway Circle at Horton Plaza, on the left when traveling east.
San Diego bay is a natural harbor. First sighted in 1542 by the Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, the bay was originally named San Miguel. Next visited in 1602, Sebastian Viscaino renamed the bay after a canonized priest, San Diego, from . . . Map (db m191983) HM
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154 California, San Diego County, San Diego — Ace Roller Coaster Landmark
Near Mission Boulevard south of West Mission Bay Drive, on the right when traveling south.
American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) recognizes Belmont Park’s Giant Dipper as an ACE Roller Coaster Landmark, a designation reserved for rides of historic significance. Giant Dipper opened on July 4, 1925, as part of John D. Spreckels' Mission . . . Map (db m192103) HM
155 California, San Diego County, San Diego — Administration Building
On El Prado east of Cabrillo Parkway, on the right when traveling west.
This is the first building constructed in Balboa Park by the Panama-California Exposition Corporation. Located just outside the west entrance to the exposition, it was to be a temporary building serving as headquarters for planning, administration, . . . Map (db m209510) HM
156 California, San Diego County, San Diego — 49 — Adobe Chapel of The Immaculate Conception
On Conde Street, on the left when traveling south.
Originally built as the home of San Diego’s John Brown in 1850, the house was converted to a church by Don Jose Aguirre in 1858. Father Antonio D. Ubach , formally a missionary among the Indians, was parish priest here from 1866 to 1907. It is said . . . Map (db m11652) HM
157 California, San Diego County, San Diego — Adobe Construction
Near Twiggs Street near Calhoun Street, on the left when traveling south.
The Casa de Aguirre, like many of Old Town’s original buildings, was constructed of adobe. Adobe bricks, flooring, roof tiles, and other materials were made locally by combining clay, sand, water and straw and pouring this mixture into wooden forms. . . . Map (db m71060) HM
158 California, San Diego County, San Diego — Agoston HaraszthyFirst Sheriff of San Diego
On Pan American Place, on the right when traveling north.
First Sheriff of San Diego, Agoston Haraszthy, 1812-1869. Hungary's son. California's pioneer. Sonoma TokajMap (db m208930) HM
159 California, San Diego County, San Diego — Army Radio Station
On Humphreys Road south of Cabrillo Memorial Drive, on the right when traveling south.
The United States Army constructed this building in 1918 to serve as its first radio station for harbor defenses in San Diego. Since then it has many other uses. During World War II, the building housed a meteorological station to support . . . Map (db m192108) HM
160 California, San Diego County, San Diego — Army Radio Station
Near Cabrillo Memorial Drive west of Humphreys Road, on the left when traveling east.
The United States Army constructed this building in 1918 to serve as its first radio station for harbor defenses in San Diego. Since then it has had many other uses. During World War II, the building housed a meteorological station to support . . . Map (db m192109) HM
161 California, San Diego County, San Diego — Balboa ParkThe city’s haven for culture and leisure
Near Convention Way at Marina Park Way, on the right when traveling west.
San Diego’s Cultural Oasis Located just minutes away from downtown San Diego, Balboa Park provides an enriching experience for more than 14 million visitors from near and far each year. Referred to as “the Smithsonian of the . . . Map (db m73907) HM
162 California, San Diego County, San Diego — Balboa Park Carousel
Near Park Boulevard.
A fine example of early 20th century folk art, the three ring menagerie figures on this merry go-round were hand-carved in 1910 at the Herschell-Spillman factory in North Tonawanda, New York. The carousel incorporates colorful paintings, a military . . . Map (db m208959) HM
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163 California, San Diego County, San Diego — Balboa Park West Mesa
On El Prado, on the right when traveling east.
Extending from Sixth Avenue to Highway 163 and from the north to south boundaries of the park, the West Mesa remains Balboa Park's most recognizable example of the design style perfected by American landscape pioneer Frederick Law Olmsted. Samuel . . . Map (db m209219) HM
164 California, San Diego County, San Diego — Balboa Theatre
On 4th Avenue at Broadway Court / E Street on 4th Avenue.
The Balboa Theatre Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 1924Map (db m51457) HM
165 California, San Diego County, San Diego — 50 — Ballast Point Whaling Station Site
On Rosecrans Street at Guijarros Road on Rosecrans Street.
Late in 1857, the three Johnson brothers and the twin Packard brothers came to this site to survey possibilities for a station to "try out" or extract whale oil. Their operations began the next year. In 1869 the U.S. Government acquired the property . . . Map (db m81235) HM
166 California, San Diego County, San Diego — Birthplace of The San Diego Union
A pioneer newspaper of California Founded October 10, 1868Map (db m11661) HM
167 California, San Diego County, San Diego — Birthplace of the San Diego UnionHistoric Site in Journalism
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168 California, San Diego County, San Diego — Boundary Marker Number 258
Near Monument Road.
Near this site the initial point of the boundary between the United States of America and the Republic of Mexico was established October 10, 1849. Today, the flag of the United States of America is again raised to symbolize friendship between the . . . Map (db m51587) HM
169 California, San Diego County, San Diego — Bridle-Arrest "Horns"
On North Harbor Drive, on the left when traveling north.
Until the 1980's, carriers launched aircraft with a wire cable, or bridle, which pulled the aircraft down the catapult track. At the end of the track the aircraft detached from the bridle as it flew off the bow. After the aircraft separated, the . . . Map (db m130535) HM
170 California, San Diego County, San Diego — 11 — Broker's Building, 1889Gaslamp Quarter
On Market Street at Fouth Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Market Street.
The original building on this site housed Klauber's and Levi's wholesale business. It suffered from a collapsed foundation in 1887 and was destroyed by fire in 1888. Rebuilt in 1889, this building continued to be home to Abraham Klauber's and Simon . . . Map (db m155044) HM
171 California, San Diego County, San Diego — Bum - San Diego’s Official Town Dog / Greyfriars BobbyThe “Tail” of Two Cities – The Brother Dogs Project
Near 4th Avenue at Island Avenue.
Bum San Diego’s Official Town Dog Died November 10, 1898 – Aged 12 Years Loved by everyone – owned by no one. His name suited him because he arrived as a town stowaway, befriended everyone and “bummed” quality food . . . Map (db m52910) HM
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172 California, San Diego County, San Diego — Buque Escuela Juan Sebastian de Elcano
On Rosecrans Street at Guijarros Road on Rosecrans Street.
Commemorating the visit of the officers and men Buque Escuela Juan Sebastian de Elcano in homage to their comrades-at-arms who at this place raised and defended the flag of Spain - 1797 to 1821 Dedicado en pax y amistad San Diego, . . . Map (db m81237) HM
173 California, San Diego County, San Diego — Cabrillo Bridge
On El Prado, on the right when traveling east.
When the 1915 Panama-California Exposition was related to an upper mesa of Balboa Park from the original proposed site near downtown San Diego, a bridge over Cabrillo Canyon was required. Director of Works Frank P. Allen, Jr. (1831-1943) . . . Map (db m209220) HM
174 California, San Diego County, San Diego — 56 — Cabrillo Landing
On Rosecrans Street at Guijarros Road on Rosecrans Street.
Seeking the mythical Strait of Anián (the Northwest Passage) for Spain, on September 28, 1542, Iberian navigator Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo brought his three ships to Ballast Point, the first European landing on the coast of Alta California. . . . Map (db m81236) HM
175 California, San Diego County, San Diego — Cabrillo’s Ships
The first three sailing vessels to enter San Diego Bay came from the direction you are facing. They were the San Salvador, the Victoria and the San Miguel - Spanish vessels commanded by Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo. The San . . . Map (db m15439) HM
176 California, San Diego County, San Diego — California Quadrangle
On El Prado, on the right when traveling west.
Built for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition, the Plaza de California and its surrounding buildings created a grand entrance to the Exposition, announced by the ornate west archway. The California Building and Tower stand at the north, while the . . . Map (db m127568) HM
177 California, San Diego County, San Diego — 62 — Callan Hotel 1878
On 5th Ave at Island Avenue, on the left when traveling north on 5th Ave.
In 1886, Till Burnes leased this structure as his Acme Saloon. Here he kept his menagerie which included a wildcat, noisy monkeys, an anteater, and his pet bear who escaped on a least two occasions. The bear was also known to lick the face or even . . . Map (db m109358) HM
178 California, San Diego County, San Diego — 127 — Carriage Works, 1890
On G Street at 4th Street, on the right when traveling east on G Street.
Constructed to house the wholesale business of Todd and Hawley, which operated here until 1902. Their stock was purchased by Lyons Implement Company, which carried a complete line of Studebaker vehicles, including buggies and wagons. Along with . . . Map (db m172608) HM
179 California, San Diego County, San Diego — 74 — Casa de Carrillo
Near Juan Street near Wallace Street.
Presidio Comandante Francisco Maria Ruiz built this house next to his 1808 pear garden late in 1821 for his close relative and fellow soldier, Joaquin Carrillo, and his large family. From this adobe dwelling, in April 1829, daughter Josefa Carrillo . . . Map (db m82465) HM
180 California, San Diego County, San Diego — 75 — Casa de Cota — California Historical Landmark —
On Twiggs Street at Congress Street on Twiggs Street.
Site of Casa de Cota. Historical Landmark No. 75.Map (db m239781) HM
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181 California, San Diego County, San Diego — 60 — Casa de Lopez
On Twiggs Street west of Congress Street.
Built by Juan Francisco Lopez, one of San Diego's early Spanish settlers, the Casa Larga, or Long House, was among the first substantial houses built in the Pueblo of San Diego about 1835. In 1846 it was the home of Juan Matias Moreno, secretary to . . . Map (db m11128) HM
182 California, San Diego County, San Diego — 70 — Casa de Pedrorena de Altamirano
Miguel Pedrorena Jr. built this adobe structure in 1869. It was the final adobe built in Old Town. In January 1871 Pedrorena gave the building to his sister Isabel de Altamirano, joining together two pioneer California families. Isabel and her . . . Map (db m11777) HM
183 California, San Diego County, San Diego — 7 — Casa de Thomas Addition, 1930
On 4th Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
While it appears to be part of the Quin Building, this structure is actually a separate addition built by Thomas Quin. Between 1930 and 1944, it was leased to several proprietors, and operated as an automobile service garage known as the Empire . . . Map (db m52685) HM
184 California, San Diego County, San Diego — Casa del Prado
Near El Prado.
The first Balboa Park replacement of a 1915 Exposition building, this structure was completed in 1971 with public bond funding. The ornamentation decorating the original building was replicated for the new building with the aid of private . . . Map (db m209504) HM
185 California, San Diego County, San Diego — Charles I.D. Looff
Looff came to America in 1870 at the age of 18. After settling in Brooklyn, N.Y., and being trained previously as a woodcarver in Schlesmig Holstein (then a Danish Province). His first five years in America were spent as a furniture maker by day . . . Map (db m141331) HM
186 California, San Diego County, San Diego — Charles Toliver and his Airship
On C Street at 33rd Street on C Street.
The Airship San Diego, later named Toliver 1, is a story of what might have been, if its inventor had not been overtaken by greed. Charles H. Toliver was a successful lawyer and part-time tinkerer, keen to cash in on the rapidly building public . . . Map (db m202045) HM
187 California, San Diego County, San Diego — 88 — Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Assoc., 1911
On 3rd Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
The original tenants of the two-story, Oriental-theme structure were the Gee Goon Tong, famous for their help in plotting the 1912 revolution which formed the Republic of China. The Benevolent Society was founded in 1920 as an outgrowth of the Tong, . . . Map (db m52949) HM
188 California, San Diego County, San Diego — Chinese Fishing and Shipbuilding Site
On Talbot Street at Anchorage Lane, on the right when traveling south on Talbot Street.
From around 1860 to the early 1890's, the Chinese had a fishing village at this site along the La Playa Trail. The village had ten shanties, drying racks and salting tanks. At the shore was a shipbuilding facility where Chinese junks were . . . Map (db m82320) HM
189 California, San Diego County, San Diego — 2 — Chinese Laundry, 1923
On 4th Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The south half of this building was the Hop Lee Chong Laundry, a Chinese laundry in continuous use from the building's construction in 1923 until 1964. The north half was the home of several Oriental businesses such as the "American Company", . . . Map (db m52651) HM
190 California, San Diego County, San Diego — 86 — Chinese Mission Building, 1927
On 3rd Avenue at J Street, on the right when traveling south on 3rd Avenue.
This California Mission Revival-style building was designed by Louis Gill, nephew and protege of Irving Gill. The facade of the one-story chapel features a sloping red-tile roof over a central bell tower. The Chinese Mission, located in the building . . . Map (db m52947) HM
191 California, San Diego County, San Diego — Clifton A. F. Sprague, Vice Admiral, USNBorn 8 January 1896 - Died 11 April 1955
[Front]: Awards Navy Cross for the 25 October 1944 action off Samar. Admiral Sprague was aboard the escort carrier, USS Fanshaw Bay during this engagement. Legion of Merit Medal for his command of the USS Wasp. Gold Star in lieu of . . . Map (db m8521) HM
192 California, San Diego County, San Diego — Command Center, Building 200San Diego Naval Training Center — Liberty Station —
Near Mayo Plaza.
Built in 1941, The Command Center was the focal point of the base. These were offices for the highest-ranking officers, including the Admiral in Command of the Center; the Station Commander, a Captain in charge of the buildings; the Recruit . . . Map (db m50741) HM
193 California, San Diego County, San Diego — 8 — Cotheret Building, 1903
On 4th Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Throughout the Gaslamp, this is the only building with an original second story balcony. The upstairs has operated as rented rooms under the names of the Cotheret, Ardmore, and Gaslamp Hotel. The Canary Cottage, run by San Diego's most notorious . . . Map (db m52688) HM
194 California, San Diego County, San Diego — David Charles Collier
Near El Prado, on the right when traveling west.
A Man of Vision - A Dynamic Leader - A Developer and Builder A Great and Lovable Character The Creative Genius Of The Panama-California Exposition Of 1915 An Inspiration to the Citizens of Today.Map (db m127131) HM
195 California, San Diego County, San Diego — Derby Dike
On San Diego Avenue at Harney Street, on the right when traveling north on San Diego Avenue.
Federal Flood Control Project 1853 George H. Derby Builder (John Phoenix) Lt. U.S. Topographical Corps Map (db m183268) HM
196 California, San Diego County, San Diego — 244 — Derby Dike
On Presidio Drive at Taylor Street, on the right when traveling west on Presidio Drive.
Until 1853 the erratic San Diego River dumped tons of debris into the harbor or poured into False Bay, now Mission Bay. At times it threatened to destroy Old Town San Diego. Lieutenant George Horatio Derby, U.S. Topographical Corps, built a dike . . . Map (db m11136) HM
197 California, San Diego County, San Diego — Development of CDMA for Cellular Communications1989 — IEEE Milestone —
Near Morehouse Drive, 0.4 miles east of Scranton Road, on the right when traveling east.
On 7 November 1989, Qualcomm publicly demonstrated a digital cellular radio system based on Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) spread spectrum technology, which increased capacity, improved service quality, and extended battery life. This . . . Map (db m193674) HM
198 California, San Diego County, San Diego — Don Antonio AguirreSan Diego Merchant and Ranchero — 1799 – 1860 —
On San Diego Avenue at Twiggs Street, on the right when traveling south on San Diego Avenue.
Don Jose Antonio Aguirre built his adobe mansion on this site on or just prior to 1868. Because the Casa de Aguirre was one of the first houses in Old Town, the Aguirre – Antonio, his wife Rosaria and their many children – are considered . . . Map (db m11648) HM
199 California, San Diego County, San Diego — Downtown San Diego
Near Convention Way at Marina Park Way, on the right when traveling west.
"Go forth, with spirit, the civic vision, and the courage to build the city of your dreams." —Alonzo E. Horton A Vibrant New Town The most striking evidence of the city’s downtown renaissance is its skyline. From the sculptural . . . Map (db m73906) HM
200 California, San Diego County, San Diego — Dutch Flats AirportAIAA Historic Aerospace Site
On Midway Drive at Barnett Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Midway Drive.
On this site, which was the Dutch Flats Airport, Charles A. Lindbergh made the first flight of his Spirit of St. Louis airplane, constructed in 60 days by dedicated employees of Ryan Airlines, Inc. The 20-minute flight on 28 April 1927 was . . . Map (db m186364) HM

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