Other San Diego Historical Society publications
The Romance of Balboa Park
by Florence Christman
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A colorful history of the creation of San Diego's landmark park. Includes information on the people involved in its founding and growth, the problems of water and politics, and the origin of its name. Covers the influences and effects of the Panama-California Exposition in 1915-1916, the California Pacific International Exposition in 1935-1936, and World War II on the architecture and gardens of the park. Generously illustrated with photographs including pictures and details of the buildings and their ornamentation.
134 pages, 102 illustrations, softbound, $16.95. ISBN 0-918740-03-7
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