countries.
lishing a new boundary between the two the between boundary new a lishing eclipse to began Town New before time of Mexican roots. Auto touring brought more brought touring Auto roots. Mexican
H C M ouse oy c
h rayo udlp iag,estab- Hidalgo, Guadalupe of Treaty the Los Angeles. However, it was only a matter a only was it However, Angeles. Los Spanish and Spanish Diego’s San in interest renew
with the signing of signing the with 1848 in ended States a stagecoach line between San Diego and Diego San between line stagecoach a restoration began. These buildings helped buildings These began. restoration
The war between Mexico and the United the and Mexico between war The From 1868 to 1874, Albert Seeley operated Seeley Albert 1874, to 1868 From “Ramona’s Marriage Place.” In 1908 more 1908 In Place.” Marriage “Ramona’s
Stockton permanently captured San Diego. San captured permanently Stockton housing—a boon to San Diego’s economy. Diego’s San to boon housing—a restoration of the building, advertised as advertised building, the of restoration
R U.S. Navy Commodore Robert F. Robert Commodore Navy U.S. 1846 In created a need for supplies, services and services supplies, for need a created , led to led , amona novel, romantic Jackson’s
alley. V Pasqual San nearby in place took own. The 1869 discovery of gold in Julian in gold of discovery 1869 The own. T own. Public fascination with Helen Hunt Helen with fascination Public own. T
preserving the historic town began anew. began town historic the preserving
U won back several times—one major battle major times—one several back won began publication in what is now Old now is what in publication began nion and began the first efforts to revive Old revive to efforts first the began and
and the process of rediscovering and rediscovering of process the and
D S United States. The town was occupied and occupied was town The States. United iego an the 1868 In Town. New nearby purchased the remains of Casa de Estudillo de Casa of remains the purchased
San Diego became a State Historic Park, Historic State a became Diego San
arrived in San Diego to begin building begin to Diego San in arrived In 1907 sugar magnate John D. Spreckels D. John magnate sugar 1907 In
a “Spanish Village.” In 1968 Old Town Old 1968 In Village.” “Spanish a
In 1867 San Franciscan Alonzo Horton Alonzo Franciscan San 1867 In
Restoration
M F W H C useum) argo ells ( ouse olorado
were built to enhance its appearance as appearance its enhance to built were
Southern California. Southern
visitors, and in the 1930s several buildings several 1930s the in and visitors,
including the old courthouse. old the including
industry in industry cattle the and ranchos S F R tockton . obert
when fire destroyed seven buildings, seven destroyed fire when
devastated the devastated drought of years Several D ocents in period attire period in ocents C ommodore ommodore
inde ntesrn f1872, of spring the in died tion allpox epidemic. allpox sm a by followed was ought by ship by ought br buildings,
Hope for Old Town’s revitaliza- Town’s Old for Hope ing. In May 1862 a severe earthquake severe a 1862 May In ing. prefabricated wood-frame prefabricated
Old Town’s economic base. economic Town’s Old tides and flood- and tides high brought -62 61 18 tutrswr ul.I 1851 In built. were structures
munity, taking along much of much along taking munity, another struck. The storms of storms The struck. another er ft a were remodeled, and new and remodeled, were
offices moved to the new com- new the to moved offices offered the opportunity for wagering. for opportunity the offered in the 1860s one misfortune one 1860s the in into available housing. Adobes housing. available into
the old settlement. Government settlement. old the games of chance, and amusements that amusements and chance, of games Fire was a constant threat, and threat, constant a was Fire fields, and immigrants crowded immigrants and fields,
The open plaza hosted fiestas, bullfights, fiestas, hosted plaza open The
themselves as merchants. merchants. as themselves for miners en route to the gold the to route en miners for
E C studillo de asa
the customs and festivities of San Diego. San of festivities and customs the seven individuals identified individuals seven became an important stopover important an became
Americans and other foreigners enjoyed foreigners other and Americans U.S. census of 1860, only 1860, of census U.S. around the world. San Diego San world. the around
munity. In the the In munity. com insular adventurers from adventurers lured 848 1
G S M arden tewart achado
town turned into a small, small, a into turned town January in Coloma at ery cov
Gold Rush land boom, the boom, land Rush Gold James Marshall’s gold dis- gold Marshall’s James
who shaped it. shaped who the military presence and the and presence military the
S S M
chool treet ason
By 1856, with the decline of decline the with 1856, By and voices to the people the to voices and
to Mexico, while others supported the supported others while Mexico, to law was codified. codified. was law
interpreters give faces faces give interpreters
against one another. Some remained loyal remained Some another. one against incorporated as a city, and new American new and city, a as incorporated
and living history history living and
ation eventually turned San Diego families Diego San turned eventually ation and statehood in 1850. San Diego was Diego San 1850. in statehood and
T O own’s story, story, own’s ld ance to American occupation, but the situ- the but occupation, American to ance inanwCnttto rte n1849 in written Constitution new tion—a
G resist- little was there Initially Mexico. on experienced a major political transforma- political major a experienced uided walks explain explain walks uided
846, when the United States declared war declared States United the when 846, 1 Following the Mexican War, California War, Mexican the Following
San Diego’s Mexican era ended abruptly in abruptly ended era Mexican Diego’s San San Diego. Diego. San
The American Period American The around the Horn, were assembled in in assembled were Horn, the around
Our Mission hfjgjohsekgk; The mission of the California Department of ld Town San Diego State The Mexican Period Parks and Recreation is to provide for the O Old Town Historic Park pays tribute to the O Mexico gained independence from Spain riginal inthe health, inspiration and education of the cultural influences that make in 1821, but it was 1822 before a new people of California by helping to preserve California special. Restored and military command arrived in San Diego. O
San Diego akland the state’s extraordinary biological diversity, reconstructed buildings in central At this time the small settlement consisted protecting its most valued natural and M of the nearby presidio housing a military San Diego are now museums, useum of oday’s Plaza cultural resources, and creating opportunities State Historic Park T shops and restaurants that garrison, the mission six miles inland with
for high-quality outdoor recreation. C remains the heart capture the energy of Old alifornia, its labor force of Kumeyaay Indians, and GRAY DAVIS Town between 1821 and 1872. the port, where ships stopped to trade K
of ld own. ahn O T Governor The central plaza is lined with for supplies. C Discover the lives of MARY D. NICHOLS ollection Spanish soldiers began building Secretary for Resources residences below Presidio Hill in the early those who came before RUTH COLEMAN 1820s. Sun-dried adobe brick was the to better understand Acting Director, California State Parks traditional building material, since wood California Rancho Scene, Alfred Scully, 1848 was scarce. Soon five houses belonging how California to the Carrillo (and later Fitch), Ruiz, came to be. first the Kumeyaay were friendly with Ybañes, Serrano and Marron families the settlers, but this changed when their became the nucleus of the community. California State Parks does not discriminate traditions and beliefs came into conflict. By 1825 the adobes formed a rough but against individuals with disabilities. Prior to Diseases introduced by the settlers orderly street pattern around an open arrival, visitors with disabilities who need decimated entire villages, and the native plaza. Two of the finest structures, begun assistance should contact the park at the phone Old Town San Diego, 1846 culture nearly disappeared. in 1827 and still standing, belonged to number below. To receive this publication in an José Antonio Estudillo and his brother- alternate format, write to the Communications buildings—some dating back to the Spanish Settlement in-law, Juan Bandini. Office at the following address. 1820s—that offer a glimpse of the In 1769 Spanish colonization of Alta O lifestyles of both ordinary residents California began in San Diego with con- riginal inthe CALIFORNIA For information call: and the most wealthy and influential. struction of the Royal Presidio and the STATE PARKS (800)777-0369 first in a chain of 21 California missions. M P.O.Box 942896 (916)653-6995,outside the U.S. A BRIEF HISTORY Directed by the padres, mission Indians useum of Sacramento, CA (888)877-5378,TTY
Native Americans cultivated crops, manufactured blankets and N 94296-0001 (888)877-5379,without TTY atural The Kumeyaay lived near the San Diego clothing, provided construction labor, and H www.parks.ca.gov River for thousands of years before the raised livestock. Although Spain severely istory of
Old Town San Diego mission and presidio were built. Today a restricted trade, the padres exchanged L os A
State Historic Park sandy native landscape marks the former otter skins, cowhides and tallow for manu- ngeles 4002 Wallace Street borders of the river that supplied the native factured goods and luxury items from the C ounty San Diego, CA 92110 people with many of life’s necessities. At United States, Europe and China. (619)220-5422 Making corn flour, Alexander F. Harmer, (circa 1895) ©2002 California State Parks Printed on Recycled Paper
countries.
lishing a new boundary between the two the between boundary new a lishing eclipse to began Town New before time of Mexican roots. Auto touring brought more brought touring Auto roots. Mexican
H C M ouse oy c
h rayo udlp iag,estab- Hidalgo, Guadalupe of Treaty the Los Angeles. However, it was only a matter a only was it However, Angeles. Los Spanish and Spanish Diego’s San in interest renew
with the signing of signing the with 1848 in ended States a stagecoach line between San Diego and Diego San between line stagecoach a restoration began. These buildings helped buildings These began. restoration
The war between Mexico and the United the and Mexico between war The From 1868 to 1874, Albert Seeley operated Seeley Albert 1874, to 1868 From “Ramona’s Marriage Place.” In 1908 more 1908 In Place.” Marriage “Ramona’s
Stockton permanently captured San Diego. San captured permanently Stockton housing—a boon to San Diego’s economy. Diego’s San to boon housing—a restoration of the building, advertised as advertised building, the of restoration
R U.S. Navy Commodore Robert F. Robert Commodore Navy U.S. 1846 In created a need for supplies, services and services supplies, for need a created , led to led , amona novel, romantic Jackson’s
alley. V Pasqual San nearby in place took own. The 1869 discovery of gold in Julian in gold of discovery 1869 The own. T own. Public fascination with Helen Hunt Helen with fascination Public own. T
preserving the historic town began anew. began town historic the preserving
U won back several times—one major battle major times—one several back won began publication in what is now Old now is what in publication began nion and began the first efforts to revive Old revive to efforts first the began and
and the process of rediscovering and rediscovering of process the and
D S United States. The town was occupied and occupied was town The States. United iego an the 1868 In Town. New nearby purchased the remains of Casa de Estudillo de Casa of remains the purchased
San Diego became a State Historic Park, Historic State a became Diego San
arrived in San Diego to begin building begin to Diego San in arrived In 1907 sugar magnate John D. Spreckels D. John magnate sugar 1907 In
a “Spanish Village.” In 1968 Old Town Old 1968 In Village.” “Spanish a
In 1867 San Franciscan Alonzo Horton Alonzo Franciscan San 1867 In
Restoration
M F W H C useum) argo ells ( ouse olorado were built to enhance its appearance as appearance its enhance to built were
Southern California. Southern
visitors, and in the 1930s several buildings several 1930s the in and visitors,
including the old courthouse. old the including
industry in industry cattle the and ranchos S F R tockton . obert
when fire destroyed seven buildings, seven destroyed fire when
devastated the devastated drought of years Several D ocents in period attire period in ocents C ommodore ommodore
inde ntesrn f1872, of spring the in died tion allpox epidemic. allpox sm a by followed was ought by ship by ought br buildings,
Hope for Old Town’s revitaliza- Town’s Old for Hope ing. In May 1862 a severe earthquake severe a 1862 May In ing. prefabricated wood-frame prefabricated
Old Town’s economic base. economic Town’s Old tides and flood- and tides high brought -62 61 18 tutrswr ul.I 1851 In built. were structures
munity, taking along much of much along taking munity, another struck. The storms of storms The struck. another er ft a were remodeled, and new and remodeled, were
offices moved to the new com- new the to moved offices offered the opportunity for wagering. for opportunity the offered in the 1860s one misfortune one 1860s the in into available housing. Adobes housing. available into
the old settlement. Government settlement. old the games of chance, and amusements that amusements and chance, of games Fire was a constant threat, and threat, constant a was Fire fields, and immigrants crowded immigrants and fields,
The open plaza hosted fiestas, bullfights, fiestas, hosted plaza open The
themselves as merchants. merchants. as themselves for miners en route to the gold the to route en miners for
E C studillo de asa
the customs and festivities of San Diego. San of festivities and customs the seven individuals identified individuals seven became an important stopover important an became
Americans and other foreigners enjoyed foreigners other and Americans U.S. census of 1860, only 1860, of census U.S. around the world. San Diego San world. the around
munity. In the the In munity. com insular adventurers from adventurers lured 848 1
G S M arden tewart achado
town turned into a small, small, a into turned town January in Coloma at ery cov
Gold Rush land boom, the boom, land Rush Gold James Marshall’s gold dis- gold Marshall’s James
who shaped it. shaped who the military presence and the and presence military the
S S M
chool treet ason
By 1856, with the decline of decline the with 1856, By and voices to the people the to voices and
to Mexico, while others supported the supported others while Mexico, to law was codified. codified. was law interpreters give faces faces give interpreters
against one another. Some remained loyal remained Some another. one against incorporated as a city, and new American new and city, a as incorporated
and living history history living and
ation eventually turned San Diego families Diego San turned eventually ation and statehood in 1850. San Diego was Diego San 1850. in statehood and
T O own’s story, story, own’s ld ance to American occupation, but the situ- the but occupation, American to ance inanwCnttto rte n1849 in written Constitution new tion—a
G resist- little was there Initially Mexico. on experienced a major political transforma- political major a experienced uided walks explain explain walks uided
846, when the United States declared war declared States United the when 846, 1 Following the Mexican War, California War, Mexican the Following
San Diego’s Mexican era ended abruptly in abruptly ended era Mexican Diego’s San San Diego. Diego. San
The American Period American The around the Horn, were assembled in in assembled were Horn, the around
Our Mission hfjgjohsekgk; The mission of the California Department of ld Town San Diego State The Mexican Period Parks and Recreation is to provide for the O Old Town Historic Park pays tribute to the O Mexico gained independence from Spain riginal inthe health, inspiration and education of the cultural influences that make in 1821, but it was 1822 before a new people of California by helping to preserve California special. Restored and military command arrived in San Diego. O
San Diego akland the state’s extraordinary biological diversity, reconstructed buildings in central At this time the small settlement consisted protecting its most valued natural and M of the nearby presidio housing a military San Diego are now museums, useum of oday’s Plaza cultural resources, and creating opportunities State Historic Park T shops and restaurants that garrison, the mission six miles inland with
for high-quality outdoor recreation. C remains the heart capture the energy of Old alifornia, its labor force of Kumeyaay Indians, and GRAY DAVIS Town between 1821 and 1872. the port, where ships stopped to trade K of ld own. ahn O T Governor The central plaza is lined with for supplies. C Discover the lives of MARY D. NICHOLS ollection Spanish soldiers began building Secretary for Resources residences below Presidio Hill in the early those who came before RUTH COLEMAN 1820s. Sun-dried adobe brick was the to better understand Acting Director, California State Parks traditional building material, since wood California Rancho Scene, Alfred Scully, 1848 was scarce. Soon five houses belonging how California to the Carrillo (and later Fitch), Ruiz, came to be. first the Kumeyaay were friendly with Ybañes, Serrano and Marron families the settlers, but this changed when their became the nucleus of the community. California State Parks does not discriminate traditions and beliefs came into conflict. By 1825 the adobes formed a rough but against individuals with disabilities. Prior to Diseases introduced by the settlers orderly street pattern around an open arrival, visitors with disabilities who need decimated entire villages, and the native plaza. Two of the finest structures, begun assistance should contact the park at the phone Old Town San Diego, 1846 culture nearly disappeared. in 1827 and still standing, belonged to number below. To receive this publication in an José Antonio Estudillo and his brother- alternate format, write to the Communications buildings—some dating back to the Spanish Settlement in-law, Juan Bandini. Office at the following address. 1820s—that offer a glimpse of the In 1769 Spanish colonization of Alta O lifestyles of both ordinary residents California began in San Diego with con- riginal inthe CALIFORNIA For information call: and the most wealthy and influential. struction of the Royal Presidio and the STATE PARKS (800)777-0369 first in a chain of 21 California missions. M P.O.Box 942896 (916)653-6995,outside the U.S. A BRIEF HISTORY Directed by the padres, mission Indians useum of Sacramento, CA (888)877-5378,TTY
Native Americans cultivated crops, manufactured blankets and N 94296-0001 (888)877-5379,without TTY atural The Kumeyaay lived near the San Diego clothing, provided construction labor, and H www.parks.ca.gov River for thousands of years before the raised livestock. Although Spain severely istory of
Old Town San Diego mission and presidio were built. Today a restricted trade, the padres exchanged L os A
State Historic Park sandy native landscape marks the former otter skins, cowhides and tallow for manu- ngeles 4002 Wallace Street borders of the river that supplied the native factured goods and luxury items from the C ounty San Diego, CA 92110 people with many of life’s necessities. At United States, Europe and China. (619)220-5422 Making corn flour, Alexander F. Harmer, (circa 1895) ©2002 California State Parks Printed on Recycled Paper
countries.
lishing a new boundary between the two the between boundary new a lishing eclipse to began Town New before time of Mexican roots. Auto touring brought more brought touring Auto roots. Mexican
H C M ouse oy c
h rayo udlp iag,estab- Hidalgo, Guadalupe of Treaty the Los Angeles. However, it was only a matter a only was it However, Angeles. Los Spanish and Spanish Diego’s San in interest renew
with the signing of signing the with 1848 in ended States a stagecoach line between San Diego and Diego San between line stagecoach a restoration began. These buildings helped buildings These began. restoration
The war between Mexico and the United the and Mexico between war The From 1868 to 1874, Albert Seeley operated Seeley Albert 1874, to 1868 From “Ramona’s Marriage Place.” In 1908 more 1908 In Place.” Marriage “Ramona’s
Stockton permanently captured San Diego. San captured permanently Stockton housing—a boon to San Diego’s economy. Diego’s San to boon housing—a restoration of the building, advertised as advertised building, the of restoration
R U.S. Navy Commodore Robert F. Robert Commodore Navy U.S. 1846 In created a need for supplies, services and services supplies, for need a created , led to led , amona novel, romantic Jackson’s
alley. V Pasqual San nearby in place took own. The 1869 discovery of gold in Julian in gold of discovery 1869 The own. T own. Public fascination with Helen Hunt Helen with fascination Public own. T
preserving the historic town began anew. began town historic the preserving
U won back several times—one major battle major times—one several back won began publication in what is now Old now is what in publication began nion and began the first efforts to revive Old revive to efforts first the began and
and the process of rediscovering and rediscovering of process the and
D S United States. The town was occupied and occupied was town The States. United iego an the 1868 In Town. New nearby purchased the remains of Casa de Estudillo de Casa of remains the purchased
San Diego became a State Historic Park, Historic State a became Diego San
arrived in San Diego to begin building begin to Diego San in arrived In 1907 sugar magnate John D. Spreckels D. John magnate sugar 1907 In
a “Spanish Village.” In 1968 Old Town Old 1968 In Village.” “Spanish a
In 1867 San Franciscan Alonzo Horton Alonzo Franciscan San 1867 In
Restoration
M F W H C useum) argo ells ( ouse olorado were built to enhance its appearance as appearance its enhance to built were
Southern California. Southern
visitors, and in the 1930s several buildings several 1930s the in and visitors,
including the old courthouse. old the including
industry in industry cattle the and ranchos S F R tockton . obert
when fire destroyed seven buildings, seven destroyed fire when
devastated the devastated drought of years Several D ocents in period attire period in ocents C ommodore ommodore
inde ntesrn f1872, of spring the in died tion allpox epidemic. allpox sm a by followed was ought by ship by ought br buildings,
Hope for Old Town’s revitaliza- Town’s Old for Hope ing. In May 1862 a severe earthquake severe a 1862 May In ing. prefabricated wood-frame prefabricated
Old Town’s economic base. economic Town’s Old tides and flood- and tides high brought -62 61 18 tutrswr ul.I 1851 In built. were structures
munity, taking along much of much along taking munity, another struck. The storms of storms The struck. another er ft a were remodeled, and new and remodeled, were
offices moved to the new com- new the to moved offices offered the opportunity for wagering. for opportunity the offered in the 1860s one misfortune one 1860s the in into available housing. Adobes housing. available into
the old settlement. Government settlement. old the games of chance, and amusements that amusements and chance, of games Fire was a constant threat, and threat, constant a was Fire fields, and immigrants crowded immigrants and fields,
The open plaza hosted fiestas, bullfights, fiestas, hosted plaza open The
themselves as merchants. merchants. as themselves for miners en route to the gold the to route en miners for
E C studillo de asa
the customs and festivities of San Diego. San of festivities and customs the seven individuals identified individuals seven became an important stopover important an became
Americans and other foreigners enjoyed foreigners other and Americans U.S. census of 1860, only 1860, of census U.S. around the world. San Diego San world. the around
munity. In the the In munity. com insular adventurers from adventurers lured 848 1
G S M arden tewart achado
town turned into a small, small, a into turned town January in Coloma at ery cov
Gold Rush land boom, the boom, land Rush Gold James Marshall’s gold dis- gold Marshall’s James
who shaped it. shaped who the military presence and the and presence military the
S S M
chool treet ason
By 1856, with the decline of decline the with 1856, By and voices to the people the to voices and
to Mexico, while others supported the supported others while Mexico, to law was codified. codified. was law interpreters give faces faces give interpreters
against one another. Some remained loyal remained Some another. one against incorporated as a city, and new American new and city, a as incorporated
and living history history living and
ation eventually turned San Diego families Diego San turned eventually ation and statehood in 1850. San Diego was Diego San 1850. in statehood and
T O own’s story, story, own’s ld ance to American occupation, but the situ- the but occupation, American to ance inanwCnttto rte n1849 in written Constitution new tion—a
G on Mexico. Initially there was little little was there Initially Mexico. on resist- experienced a major political transforma- political major a experienced uided walks explain explain walks uided
846, when the United States declared war declared States United the when 846, 1 Following the Mexican War, California War, Mexican the Following
San Diego’s Mexican era ended abruptly in abruptly ended era Mexican Diego’s San San Diego. Diego. San
The American Period American The around the Horn, were assembled in in assembled were Horn, the around
Our Mission hfjgjohsekgk; The mission of the California Department of ld Town San Diego State The Mexican Period Parks and Recreation is to provide for the O Old Town Historic Park pays tribute to the O Mexico gained independence from Spain riginal inthe health, inspiration and education of the cultural influences that make in 1821, but it was 1822 before a new people of California by helping to preserve California special. Restored and military command arrived in San Diego. O
San Diego akland the state’s extraordinary biological diversity, reconstructed buildings in central At this time the small settlement consisted protecting its most valued natural and M of the nearby presidio housing a military San Diego are now museums, useum of oday’s Plaza cultural resources, and creating opportunities State Historic Park T shops and restaurants that garrison, the mission six miles inland with
for high-quality outdoor recreation. C remains the heart capture the energy of Old alifornia, its labor force of Kumeyaay Indians, and GRAY DAVIS Town between 1821 and 1872. the port, where ships stopped to trade K of ld own. ahn O T Governor The central plaza is lined with for supplies. C Discover the lives of MARY D. NICHOLS ollection Spanish soldiers began building Secretary for Resources residences below Presidio Hill in the early those who came before RUTH COLEMAN 1820s. Sun-dried adobe brick was the to better understand Acting Director, California State Parks traditional building material, since wood California Rancho Scene, Alfred Scully, 1848 was scarce. Soon five houses belonging how California to the Carrillo (and later Fitch), Ruiz, came to be. first the Kumeyaay were friendly with Ybañes, Serrano and Marron families the settlers, but this changed when their became the nucleus of the community. California State Parks does not discriminate traditions and beliefs came into conflict. By 1825 the adobes formed a rough but against individuals with disabilities. Prior to Diseases introduced by the settlers orderly street pattern around an open arrival, visitors with disabilities who need decimated entire villages, and the native plaza. Two of the finest structures, begun assistance should contact the park at the phone Old Town San Diego, 1846 culture nearly disappeared. in 1827 and still standing, belonged to number below. To receive this publication in an José Antonio Estudillo and his brother- alternate format, write to the Communications buildings—some dating back to the Spanish Settlement in-law, Juan Bandini. Office at the following address. 1820s—that offer a glimpse of the In 1769 Spanish colonization of Alta O lifestyles of both ordinary residents California began in San Diego with con- riginal inthe CALIFORNIA For information call: and the most wealthy and influential. struction of the Royal Presidio and the STATE PARKS (800)777-0369 first in a chain of 21 California missions. M P.O.Box 942896 (916)653-6995,outside the U.S. A BRIEF HISTORY Directed by the padres, mission Indians useum of Sacramento, CA (888)877-5378,TTY
Native Americans cultivated crops, manufactured blankets and N 94296-0001 (888)877-5379,without TTY atural The Kumeyaay lived near the San Diego clothing, provided construction labor, and H www.parks.ca.gov River for thousands of years before the raised livestock. Although Spain severely istory of
Old Town San Diego mission and presidio were built. Today a restricted trade, the padres exchanged L os A
State Historic Park sandy native landscape marks the former otter skins, cowhides and tallow for manu- ngeles 4002 Wallace Street borders of the river that supplied the native factured goods and luxury items from the C ounty San Diego, CA 92110 people with many of life’s necessities. At United States, Europe and China. (619)220-5422 Making corn flour, Alexander F. Harmer, (circa 1895) ©2002 California State Parks Printed on Recycled Paper
countries.
lishing a new boundary between the two the between boundary new a lishing eclipse to began Town New before time of Mexican roots. Auto touring brought more brought touring Auto roots. Mexican
H C M ouse oy c
h rayo udlp iag,estab- Hidalgo, Guadalupe of Treaty the Los Angeles. However, it was only a matter a only was it However, Angeles. Los Spanish and Spanish Diego’s San in interest renew
with the signing of signing the with 1848 in ended States a stagecoach line between San Diego and Diego San between line stagecoach a restoration began. These buildings helped buildings These began. restoration
The war between Mexico and the United the and Mexico between war The From 1868 to 1874, Albert Seeley operated Seeley Albert 1874, to 1868 From “Ramona’s Marriage Place.” In 1908 more 1908 In Place.” Marriage “Ramona’s
Stockton permanently captured San Diego. San captured permanently Stockton housing—a boon to San Diego’s economy. Diego’s San to boon housing—a restoration of the building, advertised as advertised building, the of restoration
R U.S. Navy Commodore Robert F. Robert Commodore Navy U.S. 1846 In created a need for supplies, services and services supplies, for need a created , led to led , amona novel, romantic Jackson’s
alley. V Pasqual San nearby in place took own. The 1869 discovery of gold in Julian in gold of discovery 1869 The own. T own. Public fascination with Helen Hunt Helen with fascination Public own. T
preserving the historic town began anew. began town historic the preserving
U won back several times—one major battle major times—one several back won began publication in what is now Old now is what in publication began nion and began the first efforts to revive Old revive to efforts first the began and
and the process of rediscovering and rediscovering of process the and
D S United States. The town was occupied and occupied was town The States. United iego an the 1868 In Town. New nearby purchased the remains of Casa de Estudillo de Casa of remains the purchased
San Diego became a State Historic Park, Historic State a became Diego San
arrived in San Diego to begin building begin to Diego San in arrived In 1907 sugar magnate John D. Spreckels D. John magnate sugar 1907 In
a “Spanish Village.” In 1968 Old Town Old 1968 In Village.” “Spanish a
In 1867 San Franciscan Alonzo Horton Alonzo Franciscan San 1867 In
Restoration
M F W H C useum) argo ells ( ouse olorado
were built to enhance its appearance as appearance its enhance to built were
Southern California. Southern
visitors, and in the 1930s several buildings several 1930s the in and visitors,
including the old courthouse. old the including
industry in industry cattle the and ranchos S F R tockton . obert
when fire destroyed seven buildings, seven destroyed fire when
devastated the devastated drought of years Several D ocents in period attire period in ocents C ommodore ommodore
inde ntesrn f1872, of spring the in died tion allpox epidemic. allpox sm a by followed was ought by ship by ought br buildings,
Hope for Old Town’s revitaliza- Town’s Old for Hope ing. In May 1862 a severe earthquake severe a 1862 May In ing. prefabricated wood-frame prefabricated
Old Town’s economic base. economic Town’s Old tides and flood- and tides high brought -62 61 18 tutrswr ul.I 1851 In built. were structures
munity, taking along much of much along taking munity, another struck. The storms of storms The struck. another er ft a were remodeled, and new and remodeled, were
offices moved to the new com- new the to moved offices offered the opportunity for wagering. for opportunity the offered in the 1860s one misfortune one 1860s the in into available housing. Adobes housing. available into
the old settlement. Government settlement. old the games of chance, and amusements that amusements and chance, of games Fire was a constant threat, and threat, constant a was Fire fields, and immigrants crowded immigrants and fields,
The open plaza hosted fiestas, bullfights, fiestas, hosted plaza open The
themselves as merchants. merchants. as themselves for miners en route to the gold the to route en miners for
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the customs and festivities of San Diego. San of festivities and customs the seven individuals identified individuals seven became an important stopover important an became
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San Diego’s Mexican era ended abruptly in abruptly ended era Mexican Diego’s San San Diego. Diego. San
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Our Mission hfjgjohsekgk; The mission of the California Department of ld Town San Diego State The Mexican Period Parks and Recreation is to provide for the O Old Town Historic Park pays tribute to the O Mexico gained independence from Spain riginal inthe health, inspiration and education of the cultural influences that make in 1821, but it was 1822 before a new people of California by helping to preserve California special. Restored and military command arrived in San Diego. O
San Diego akland the state’s extraordinary biological diversity, reconstructed buildings in central At this time the small settlement consisted protecting its most valued natural and M of the nearby presidio housing a military San Diego are now museums, useum of oday’s Plaza cultural resources, and creating opportunities State Historic Park T shops and restaurants that garrison, the mission six miles inland with
for high-quality outdoor recreation. C remains the heart capture the energy of Old alifornia, its labor force of Kumeyaay Indians, and GRAY DAVIS Town between 1821 and 1872. the port, where ships stopped to trade K
of ld own. ahn O T Governor The central plaza is lined with for supplies. C Discover the lives of MARY D. NICHOLS ollection Spanish soldiers began building Secretary for Resources residences below Presidio Hill in the early those who came before RUTH COLEMAN 1820s. Sun-dried adobe brick was the to better understand Acting Director, California State Parks traditional building material, since wood California Rancho Scene, Alfred Scully, 1848 was scarce. Soon five houses belonging how California to the Carrillo (and later Fitch), Ruiz, came to be. first the Kumeyaay were friendly with Ybañes, Serrano and Marron families the settlers, but this changed when their became the nucleus of the community. California State Parks does not discriminate traditions and beliefs came into conflict. By 1825 the adobes formed a rough but against individuals with disabilities. Prior to Diseases introduced by the settlers orderly street pattern around an open arrival, visitors with disabilities who need decimated entire villages, and the native plaza. Two of the finest structures, begun assistance should contact the park at the phone Old Town San Diego, 1846 culture nearly disappeared. in 1827 and still standing, belonged to number below. To receive this publication in an José Antonio Estudillo and his brother- alternate format, write to the Communications buildings—some dating back to the Spanish Settlement in-law, Juan Bandini. Office at the following address. 1820s—that offer a glimpse of the In 1769 Spanish colonization of Alta O lifestyles of both ordinary residents California began in San Diego with con- riginal inthe CALIFORNIA For information call: and the most wealthy and influential. struction of the Royal Presidio and the STATE PARKS (800)777-0369 first in a chain of 21 California missions. M P.O.Box 942896 (916)653-6995,outside the U.S. A BRIEF HISTORY Directed by the padres, mission Indians useum of Sacramento, CA (888)877-5378,TTY
Native Americans cultivated crops, manufactured blankets and N 94296-0001 (888)877-5379,without TTY atural The Kumeyaay lived near the San Diego clothing, provided construction labor, and H www.parks.ca.gov River for thousands of years before the raised livestock. Although Spain severely istory of
Old Town San Diego mission and presidio were built. Today a restricted trade, the padres exchanged L os A
State Historic Park sandy native landscape marks the former otter skins, cowhides and tallow for manu- ngeles 4002 Wallace Street borders of the river that supplied the native factured goods and luxury items from the C ounty San Diego, CA 92110 people with many of life’s necessities. At United States, Europe and China. (619)220-5422 Making corn flour, Alexander F. Harmer, (circa 1895) ©2002 California State Parks Printed on Recycled Paper LIVING HISTORY Make your visit memorable by enter- Mexican-era dress ing into the spirit of Old Town San shoe for a man Diego. Enjoy its history, museums, period demonstrations, entertain- ment, programs and activities. Guided walks reveal Old Town’s story, and living history interpreters give faces and voices to the people who shaped it. Visit some of the old- est buildings and historic sites in California. Today’s plaza remains the heart of Old Town. Discover the lives of those who came before to better understand how California came to be.
NEARBY STATE PARKS Diegueno Indians drawn by artist with the • Torrey Pines State Reserve and State 1849 U.S. Boundary Commission expedition Beach, one mile south of Del Mar (858) 755-2063 • Silver Strand State Beach, 41/2 miles south of Coronado (619) 435-5184/(858) 642-4200 This park is supported in part • Border Field State Park (Tijuana through a nonprofit organization. For more information contact: Estuary), 15 miles south of San Boosters of Old Town San Diego State Diego Historic Park, 4002 Wallace Street, (619) 575-3613 San Diego, CA 92110-2743 • San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic (619) 222-0047 • www.ot-boot.com Park, 8 miles south of Escondido (760) 737-2201 Estudillo Fountain