The Art of Ironing The Chinese Laundry 1923 527 Fourth Avenue Architectural Style: Early 20th Century Commercial Architect: Unknown In the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the occupation of laundry worker was heavily identified with Chinese Americans. This identification became so prevalent that it became the stereotypical occupation […]
Jacob Weinberger United States Courthouse1913 | 329 F Street Architect: James Knox TaylorArchitectural Style: Classic Revival/Spanish Colonial(Mission) Revival At the turn of the 20th century, civic leaders were looking forward to the increased prosperity and growth that the impending Panama Canal would bring. Their hopes were that the promise of increased commerce would make San […]
Travel back in time to explore 1880s San Diego Your kiddos will go plum crazy as you take a step back in time at the 24th annual Fall Back Festival, a Children’s Historical Street Faire, on Sunday November 3, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. The event proceeds […]
It’s finally summer and folks are starting to travel again. Most seem to prefer the quick (although tedious) plane option, but others are, more and more, opting for the leisurely rail adventure. Their motto is, “Getting there is half the fun.” Our Victorian ancestors did not have a choice – airplanes were not around yet! […]
The Hawthorne Inn(1900) 2121 First AvenueArchitectural Style : Dutch ColonialArchitects & Contractors : Henry Neale and R. A Graham If walls could talk, this picturesque Victorian era edifice would spin amazing tales of history, celebrities, crime, and also, its original inhabitants , the men and women who had ventured west at the turn of the […]
Snyder Building1923748 Sixth AvenueArchitectural Style: Early 20th Century Commercial Architect: Unknown Some buildings are best known for their distinct architectural style, while others garner the limelight because of the personages attached to their origin or construction. Such is the rather modest structure still standing on Sixth Avenue. As with any and probably all […]
As summer approaches and the days grow warmer, we start to think of cooling beverages, nostalgic summer traditions and the burgeoning supply of fruit on our trees, thanks to the epic rainfall of the past few months! What better way to combine all three than to make lemonade! Although one may think of […]
There are many holidays in early summer, but perhaps the most meaningful is Juneteenth.
The Pickwick/Sofia Hotel1926 150 W. BroadwayArchitecture: William PeughArchitectural Style: Gothic Revival Most travelers today look for the fastest way to get to their destination. Gone are the days of leisurely travel with occasional stops along the way for rest or local exploration. Although train travel is showing some signs of revival, bus travel is strictly […]
