From beacon to film: Point Loma Lighthouse on camera
The lighthouse, c. 1865, before the construction of the assistant keeper’s quarters. (Photo via Wikipedia/Public Domain) Long before Point Loma became a destination for visitors with cameras and smartphones, the Old Point Loma Lighthouse stood as one of San Diego’s most recognizable silhouettes—its
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance wins Grand Marshal Award at 137th Rose Parade
The float is inspired by the new Elephant Valley opening in March. (Photo courtesy of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance) San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s elephant-themed float won the Grand Marshal Award for most outstanding creative concept and design at the 137th Rose Parade Thursday. The float, ti
Five things you didn’t know about the famous Spreckles Pipe Organ
23 young women with drums and marimbas on stage at Spreckel’s Organ Pavilion; drums are labeled: “BEECHNUT GUM”, photo labeled: “AMERICA’S EXPOSITION / SAN DIEGO – CALIFORNIA / MAY 29th – NOV 11th, 1935″. Eighteen signatures on back: Maxine Richards, Ella, Clotilda Clearw[illegible], Irene Sanderson
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