Although this building was not originally built by or used by Oriental tenants, its has found its home in the Asian community due to a succession of Japanese owners beginning in 1920. Under various proprietors, the structure was used primarily as a . . . — — Map (db m109356) HM
Designed by architect Richard Requa (1883-1941), this sunken garden and stone amphitheater were built by government-funded work relief employees during the Great Depression of the 1930s. The area is used for events and plays and has been cultivated . . . — — Map (db m209486) HM
On Maple Street at Albatross Street, on the right when traveling west on Maple Street.
Commemorating establishing a record of fifty years as an active pilot and for his many contributions to the science of flight.
The Early Birds in cooperation with the San Diego Historical Society dedicate this plaque to Waldo D. Waterman
on the . . . — — Map (db m233352) HM
Near North Harbor Drive north of Ash Street, on the left when traveling north.
This huge timber was once a bowsprit aboard Forester, a four-masted schooner built in 1900 to carry lumber from the Pacific Northwest to growing coastal ports like San Diego. After many years of service, Forester was eventually . . . — — Map (db m229834) HM
A statewide network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) safeguards California's rich coastal resources. San Diego-Scripps SMCA, the first marine protected area in the state, was established in 1929 as the San Diego Marine Life Refuge. It surrounded the . . . — — Map (db m218330) HM
On Ocean Front Walk, on the left when traveling south.
One spring afternoon in 1913, thousands of sunbathers were enjoying the waters off San Diego when a powerful rip current suddenly swept more than sixty people out to sea. Despite heroic
attempts by police, thirteen people drowned. This tragic . . . — — Map (db m240990) HM
Near Presidio Drive north of Cosoy Way, on the right when traveling west.
For thousands of years, the Kumeyaay had called today's Mission Valley home. With the contact of Spanish explorers and establishment of the Mission San Diego de Alcalá by Father Junípero Serra on July 16, 1769, the course of history was . . . — — Map (db m223892) HM
Since its first official flight this unique aircraft has been the uncontested winner of the world's continuing race for the skies. During its twenty-eight years of service, the Blackbird was the only air-breathing aircraft in the world that was . . . — — Map (db m230071) HM
A total of five Sea Darts were built in San Diego, California by
Convair for the U.S. Navy, but only three were ever flown. The first
successful flight took place on San Diego Bay April 9, 1953. The
final open-sea test occurred January 16, 1956. . . . — — Map (db m230067) HM
Inscribed in cuneiform on a clay cylinder discovered in 1879, now on display in the British museum.
Cyrus the Great (585-529 BC) the Iranian Emperor defined the First
Declaration of Human Rights on this cylinder. Cyrus is admired more
as a . . . — — Map (db m230077) HM
In solemn memory of the 41,802 Airmen of the United States Army Air Forces who were killed bringing freedom to the enslaved peoples of occupied Europe — — Map (db m230066) WM
On Historic Decatur Road, on the right when traveling north.
This plaza is dedicated to the memory of
Osmond K. Ingram
Gunner's Mate First Class
United States Navy
who sacrificed his life
in an effort to save his
ship and shipmates
during an engagement
between the U.S.S. Cassin
and a German . . . — — Map (db m217548) HM WM
The Library was built as a retreat for the ever-increasing number of men and women in the Navy. When the Library was constructed in 1941, there were already over 10,000 recruits who needed a place for leisure. The Library operated just as any local . . . — — Map (db m217550) HM
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