The Journal of San Diego History Fall 1985, Volume 31, Number 4 Contents of this Issue The California Southern Railroad and the Growth of San Diego Part I by Douglas L. Lowell Back to the article   Page 244 The coming of the railroad brought new growth to San Diego's economy. Seen here is the railroad yard and, in the distance, the tower of the old depot, c. 1900   Page 246 Frank Kimball worked to develop National City, San Diego's sister city on the bay.   Page 247 Alonzo Horton arrived in San Diego in 1867 and purchased most of the present downtown area.   Page 250 A Southern California railroad construction scene, c. 1880s, shows Chinese laborers removing earth in baskets.   Page 254 A California Southern train and depot building in National City, 1885. The rail link to San Diego was completed on November 17, 1885.   Page 255 The great boom of the 1880s caused a housing and room shortage that resulted in many newcomers having to live in tents.   Page 256 San Diego's Santa Fe Depot and an engine in 1887. The growth of San Diego did not lead to the success of the California Southern as the directors of the Santa Fe had hoped. THE PHOTOGRAPHS are from the San Diego Historical Society's Title Insurance and Trust Collection.