S a n D i e g o H i s t o r y Center Newsletter

VOLUME 56 NUMBER 4 FALL 2015

From the Photograph Collection (#6661-8) The Border: A Line That Divides Our busy backyard crossing

BORDER MONUMENT WITH TOURING CAR, C. 1918.

As debates over U.S. immigration policy continue, evolved into a militarized, high-security crossing the History Center has opened a photographic handling millions of travelers and tons of freight exhibition titled The Border: A Line That Divides, each year, with about 420,000 vehicle crossings exploring the evolution of the San Ysidro border weekly. The History Center has accessed its own crossing. Two border towns—Tijuana and San photograph collection for historic images as well Diego—bestride the busiest land-border crossing on as collaborating with photographers Alejandro TIMES the planet. But the build-up at the border has been Tamayo and our photo technician, Natalie Fiocre, gradual, as have the attitudes and perceptions to display and interpret evocative and retrospective fueling the discussions. images. Focusing exclusively on the crossing at The San Ysidro Port of Entry has grown in size, San Ysidro, the exhibition invites the visitor to look scope, and traffic since its creation in 1848 when back and also encourages looking forward at larger the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo established questions associated with immigration locally the current 1,954-mile border. At the San Ysidro and internationally. crossing, the Tijuana River was the dividing line, BY MATTHEW SCHIFF, MARKETING DIRECTOR and the crossing went through the river. The border the FROM THE president Masterworks is a will be a treasured memento representing the History Center’s leadership contribution to the Masterpiece! 2015 Centennial Celebration. The Our Masterworks Masterworks catalog is in many ways our true exhibition will soon legacy gift to the community, as it is one of the Our mission close. In surely one of very few 2015 projects that will remain extant 100 years from now. Surely, planners of the 2115 The History the History Center’s Bi-Centennial Celebration will rediscover and Center tells the diverse finest hours, we display our Masterworks catalog as emblematic story of our region - exhibited magnificent, of the landmark occasion 100 years earlier. We past, present and even transcendent, are proud to make this lasting contribution to future - educating artwork, some of it the legacy of 2015. and enriching our originally displayed An additional “Masterpiece” is the event of community, preserving to thousands of 1915 the same name produced by Patrons of the our history and Exposition visitors 100 Prado as a fundraiser for Balboa Park museums. fostering civic pride. years ago. While the paintings will return to their owners—museums The Union-Tribune’s 100 pages of Balboa Park San Diego History Center Board of Trustees and private collectors—and some to our own Memories, catalyzed by the Patrons, also stands President collection vaults, the legacy of this historic as one of the few 2015 legacy projects that will Thompson Fetter exhibition continues in the catalog we produced. live on. Thanks to the generosity of the Patrons Vice President A collective effort of many, the stunning catalog and those who supported them, we received an Joe Craver is its own masterpiece. And while the memory of initial gift of $10,000 for Bucks for Buses to fund Robert J. Watkins the Masterworks exhibition will inevitably fade, the visits by underserved schoolchildren to the Treasurer Frank J. Alessi catalog it inspired will live on. History Center, with an additional unrestricted operating gift on its way. Secretary Those who deserve special thanks for their Ann Hill superb work include Bram Dijkstra, Tara Centybear, BY CHARLOTTE CAGAN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER President Emeritus Tammie Bennett, and Leah Roschke. The catalog Robert F. Adelizzi Hal Sadler, FAIA Trustees Richard Bregante Ray Carpenter Coming Soon! Debby Cushman-Parrish Dan Eaton The Lore behind the Roar! Gayle Hom Lucy Jackson Beginning in January, the History Center will launch John Morrell in stages its celebratory homage to the centennial Ann Navarra Susan B. Peinado of our world-famous Balboa Park neighbor. Titled Sandra Perlatti The Lore behind the Roar! 100 Years of the San Kay Porter Margie Warner Diego Zoo, this extraordinary exhibition is a full Allan Wasserman collaboration with the Zoo, telling the story of its Roger Zucchet humble beginnings with animals leftover from the Advisory Board 1915 Exposition to its evolution into a renowned Malin Burnham Thomas A. Caughlan tourist attraction, global conservation organization , Ph.D. and cultural touchstone. Kim Fletcher Tom Karlo Galleries will feature giant animal sculptures Helen Kinnaird and animated stories of Zoo founder Dr. Harry Yvonne W. Larsen Wegeforth and the first woman zoo director, Belle David Malcolm Seth W. Mallios, Ph.D. Benchley. Interactive exhibits will recreate the Jack Monger Zoo’s famed veterinary and surgical care, its global Rana Sampson Hon. conservation efforts, early bus tours, and the Drew Schlosberg founding of the Children’s Zoo. The Roar Family Den Mary L. Walshok, Ph.D. will feature participatory activities: the Animal Dinner Stephen B. Williams Hon. Pete Wilson Table, the Life of a Zookeeper, and Extinct Animals. Karin E. Winner This engaging exploration will also feature the Chief Executive Officer Zoo in popular culture, with excerpts from movies Charlotte Cagan From the Photograph Collection (#6661-8) and TV, including ’s famous appearances Times Editor on The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson and Sara Morrison excerpts from KFMB’s vintage TV series. Copy Editor VISITORS FLOCK THE ENTRANCE TO Chris Zook THE , C. 1960. The grand opening reception will be Saturday, Photo Editor THE LORE BEHIND THE ROAR! WILL March 19. Chris Travers FEATURE MANY VINTAGE MOMENTS. Graphic Design BY CHARLOTTE CAGAN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Jennifer Cadam EXHIBITIONS Sometimes Invisible the past makes People, On Exhibit the best present! INGENIOUS! Invisible The World of Dr. Seuss (through Jan. 3, 2016) Sponsored by: Structures The Navarra Family & Browse our great selection of Portraits of San Diego history books San Diego’s The Seuss Fund at the and local artisan wares. Homeless

Masterworks: Art of the Exposition Era (through Jan. 3, 2016) Shop San Diego Invites the our selection of World: The 1915 Expo NEIL SHIGLEY STANDING NEXT (through July 2016) distinctive nostalgic TO BLOCK PRINT, WAYNE. Sponsored by: and vintage gifts. Photo by Carlos Richardson June and Neil Ash &

For the past decade San Diego artist Neil Shigley at San Diego State University and Pasadena’s Art has created artwork about our local homeless Center College of Design. Much of his fine art has population. Invisible People, Invisible Structures focused on the human condition and the human CELEBRATING showcases Shigley’s recent series, a collection of figure, and his work has been exhibited nationally YEARS portraits of San Diego’s homeless. Monumental and internationally. Shigley currently teaches art at Discover in scale, graphic block prints and graceful hyper- San Diego State University. This exhibition is part of great companion gift items detailed graphite drawings confront us with the the History Center’s initiative, launched three years faces of San Diego’s forgotten population. His ago, to present changing art exhibitions throughout to our exhibits, including bold three-to-ten-foot tall faces convey the tragic the year, featuring contemporary regional artists, situation that plagues over half a million people artists who contributed to San Diego throughout Dr. Seuss books, clothing, in our nation. By portraying each individual singly its rich history, and exhibitions centering on the accessories, and toys. and with graphic insight, Shigley humanizes his History Center’s permanent collection. Through Invisible People subjects and challenges us to acknowledge each our art-focused exhibitions we will rediscover the Invisible Structures: person’s individual past that brought them to this fascinating history of San Diego through the lens of Artwork by problematic circumstance. Each face depicted in the visual arts. Neil Shigley ink and pencil peers at us as a reminder that a Invisible People, Invisible Structures: Artwork (opens January 15, life of homelessness was not the life any of these by Neil Shigley runs January 15 – April 10, 2016. through Apr. 10, 2016) Feel Good individuals aspired to. Shigley’s subjects have their On a single night in January 2014, 578,424 The Border: A Line knowing that all proceeds own history, family, friends, and a personal story of people were experiencing homelessness – sleeping That Divides what precipitated their decline into homelessness. outside, in an emergency shelter or transitional directly support the (through March 2016) Presenting never-before-seen works from his housing program. (National Alliance to End History Center, our new series inspired by the temporary living structures Homelessness, The State of Homelessness in Place of Promise built and occupied by many of San Diego’s America 2015). Of the over half million homeless (permanent) exhibitions, and homeless, Shigley offers new perspectives on how in the United States roughly 200,000 are people in programs. these men and women live. These new drawings families, 350,000 are individuals, and 50,000 are BALBOA PARK: are ephemeral architectural renderings, alluding to veterans. A striking 15 percent of these individuals The Jewel of the fleeting nature of the structures themselves. are considered “chronically homeless.” San Diego Neil Shigley is an artist, printmaker, painter, BY TARA CENTYBEAR, CURATOR Film showing daily: and educator. He studied painting and printmaking 11am, 1pm, 3pm DEVELOPMENT/ MEMBERSHIP Merry Member Discount Days During the holiday season, there are many reasons to be merry as a History Center member. This year, in addition to the special programs available, we Welcome are offering several member shopping days when members receive an extra 10% off all merchandise New Members store-wide in addition to their regular 15% discount. Members who have Visit the History Center museum store on the joined the San Diego weekends of November 27-29 and December 12-13 History Center from to find that perfect gift at an additional discount. June to August 2015. Browse one of the best selections of San Diego Joseph Abbinanti & Lisa Demars history books and local artisan wares in Balboa Park. Alfred Aburto & Carol Parker Shop for photos from our vast archived collection Shalom Akili on various subjects. Discover great companion gift Brian Babauta & April McPherson Christine Baltuth items to our exhibits, including Dr. Seuss books, Sharon Beckas clothing, accessories, and toys. Pick up historic Donald & Laurel Bently postcards and check out the selection of distinctive Diane K Brockman nostalgic and vintage gifts, knowing that all proceeds Marc Brutten directly support the History Center, our exhibitions, JoAnne Bryan Torri Cable & Ann Anchibor and programs. Mateo R. Camarillo We have items for all price ranges, from large SHOP SEUSS FOR THE HOLIDAYS! Evin & Renee Cantor gifts to stocking stuffers. And for that person who Kenneth & Elizabeth Carmichael loves our community, please consider the gift of Caroline Collins Diana Cordileone membership, which grants year-round access to BY SARA MORRISON, MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR James & Carrie Davis the History Center and supports our mission. Mischa Dobrotin & Carol Levin Ted G. Doughty & Ginger Boone Patrick & Lisa Duchow Carl Englund Raejean Fellows Leave a Lasting Legacy — Chester & Katherine Gannett Sinead Ni Ghabhlain & Like Linda Mick Barrett Many of our dedicated members, donors, and Sharon Gilkerson Marcy Goldstone volunteers have included the San Diego History Linda Greer Center in their estate plans through a will, trust, John & Christie Grey or contribution of property or stock. Linda Canada Ellen Guillemette is one of the History Center’s long-time members Louis & Delores Hall Ilham Hamideh & Joshua Lopez and volunteers who is committed to our mission. Colin & Victoria Holman Linda and her husband Edgar are also members Margot Howard of our Heritage Circle — the History Center’s Mark Howe recognition level for donors who have informed Craig A. Huber Give the gift of membership us of their future gifts. As Linda states, “We Ben Jacobs Deralyn & Ellen Kaheny emphatically believe that communities are stronger $45 Basic Membership • A great gift for individuals and Gabriel Kalmuss-Katz when the people know about their history. We Diana Kelly students. Includes FREE admission to museum and Research Library. have chosen to invest in the San Diego History Thomas Kennedy Center’s future due to its talented staff, amazing Henry & Lisa Klinker $60 Family/Household Membership • Ideal for couples Kathleen Knutsen collections, and its dedication to sharing the Jessica Kretzer region’s history.” with (or without) children or grandchildren. Includes FREE museum Sarah Lanham If you share Linda’s sentiments, you too can admission for kids with adult members. Saul & Rebecca Levine leave your own legacy and help ensure the Roger Lewis future of the San Diego History Center and our $100 Associate Membership • Perfect for couples who enjoy Harold Lindemann James Lira unparalleled collections. We offer many easy giving traveling. Includes reciprocal membership to hundreds of museums Jim Loh options — strategies that enhance your personal across the country. Kevan Malone well-being as well as that of our community. If Thomas & Terese March you are interested in including the History Center Laura E. Marquez Rachelle Martini in your will or trust, or have already included us Elena Matunine and would like to be recognized, please contact John & Lyric McCarthy LINDA CANADA, HERITAGE CIRCLE MEMBER Lisa Culver, Chief Development Officer, at lculver@ Barbara McCurtis AND JAPANESE AMERICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY sandiegohistory.org or 619-232-6203, x148. Karen McKnight OF SAN DIEGO ARCHIVIST. Continued on Collections page. BY LISA CULVER, CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER The Rise and Fall EDUCATION of a Rainmaker San Diego has long been known for its climate. In the early 20th century, Americans were drawn to San Diego’s warm temperatures, gentle breezes, Experience and mild winters to improve their health. Yet San Night at the Diego is not perfect—today, as in the past, the region is often in need of water. By 1915, six dams dotted Museum! the various waterways of the county to manage The History Center is water resources in the region. However, once built, expanding its popular these dams largely sat in front of empty reservoirs. overnight programs for Anxious about these unfilled reservoirs, the Girl Scouts! We now City of San Diego reached out to Charles Hatfield. offer History Center Hatfield claimed to be a rainmaker, and the city Camp-Ins and Serra took him up on his services. Employing what was From the Photograph Collection (#134-C) Museum Sleepovers later understood to be an early form of cloud year-round to individual seeding, Hatfield got to work, with an agreed-upon EROSION AROUND THE SWEETWATER DAM troops and their leaders. fee of $10,000 if he filled the Morena Reservoir. AS A RESULT OF THE 1916 RAINS. At the History Center, In January of 1916, San Diegans were subjected celebrate the Centennial to days of pouring rain. After a brief reprieve, a and mark the 100th second storm rolled in and dropped even more and was turned down; the city would not pay him anniversary of the 1915 water on the county. The San Diego River swelled unless he accepted responsibility for the damages Exposition. Through to span Mission Valley and the empty reservoirs, as well as credit for filling the reservoir. Hatfield gallery exploration and including Morena, were filled. Problems soon arose chose to leave San Diego without collecting his character dress-up, when water escaped around the Sweetwater Dam fee. Does this mean San Diego narrowly escaped discover the stories of spillway and the Otay Dam burst. The resulting paying a fraudster? Or did Hatfield skip town the innovative women floods caused a great deal of damage to those because he was too afraid of the mounting damage who played a role in downstream — roads were impassable, houses claims? This is one of San Diego’s historic mysteries shaping Balboa Park’s were destroyed, and more than 20 lives were lost. that may never be resolved. development. At the Having fulfilled his promise to fill the Morena Serra Museum, take a BY SARAH MATTESON, EDUCATION COORDINATOR Reservoir, Hatfield went to the city to collect his fee journey back in time as we explore the historic site where “California began” and learn about collections. We call these new endeavors Curiosity the four cultures that Carts, and they are designed to deepen and lived here centuries enrich the visitor experience through one-on-one ago. Storytelling, interaction. costume dress-up, a The Education Department has developed each thematic meal, and Curiosity Cart around specific exhibition learning an after-dark flashlight objectives. For San Diego Invites the World, visitors tour are included. For can better appreciate the 1915 Expo as the place individual girls and their to see the latest technology of the day through guardian, we offer two hands-on exploration of stereoscopes and stereo seasonal overnights. cards and by learning about the science behind Our upcoming seasonal 3D imagery. Visitors can also gain a deeper overnight at the Serra understanding of the historic architecture featured Museum takes place in the exhibition and learn about the process of November 12-13, creating the Expo buildings’ forms and façades 2015, and costs $75/ LUCIA AND ETIENNE CAPUTO OF OCEAN BEACH through handling some of the raw materials and participant. For more LEARN ABOUT STEREOSCOPES. tools used in their construction. In January, look information and to for our Curiosity Cart called Weather Whoas, which make a reservation, will focus on notable weather events in our past, please visit www. Curiosity Carts Enrich the such as the Big Freeze of 1913 and the Hatfield sandiegohistory.org/ Visitor Experience Flood of 1916, integrating local history with scoutsprogram. education-based STEM (Science, Technology, During your next visit to the History Center, you Engineering, Math) concepts. might see a docent or gallery guide engaging BY TINA ZARPOUR, EDUCATION museum visitors in an inquiry-based dialogue BY TINA ZARPOUR, EDUCATION DIRECTOR DIRECTOR using objects and photos from the History Center’s COLLECTIONS From Our Vaults: Zoological Society Articles of Incorporation Welcome An important part of our Public Record Collection is the more than 7,000 Articles of Incorporation, New Members dated primarily from 1869 to 1976. They are an Continued invaluable source of information on early San Diego Jesse McManus & corporations, providing the original purposes behind Daniel Apodaca their formation, the terms and conditions of their Douglas Mengers incorporation, and lists of the founding officers. Dan & Kristin Moran Particularly relevant for our upcoming exhibition Max Moran & Geri Lawson Barbara Murray The Lore behind the Roar!, we have the Articles of Maurice Nelson Incorporation of the Zoological Society of San Diego. Nam Nguyen The Society was incorporated on November 17, 1916, Eric Overholt & “for the study and promotion of zoology and natural Jill Cremeans-Overholt Judy Palmore history, and for the instruction, recreation and Jennifer Park pleasure of the public.” Jack & Gloria Jack Partington The originating trustees were all stalwart figures Anthony Pascale of San Diego civic life. Brothers Harry and Paul Benjamin Payment & Jonathan Newhall Wegeforth headlined the call for a society to develop San Diego History Center Document Archives Jessada & Chaiwat Pilanun a zoological garden. They drew in Dr. , Mary Piscitelli Dr. J. C. Thompson (a U.S. Navy neurosurgeon), SIGNATURES ON THE 1916 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION Wayne & Carol Pletcher naturalist Frank Stephens, and Mayor Edwin M. Claudia & Jim Prescott FOR THE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO. Frances & Roberto Quinones Capps. Most notably from our perspective, San Glenda Rice Diego Historical Society founder George W. Marston Bruce Richardson was also included in the endeavor, and thus began BY SAMANTHA MILLS, ASSISTANT ARCHIVIST Yvette Rodriguez 100 years of research, conservation, and exhibition. Kathleen Roe & Teddy Cruz Helen Rose & Paul Van Vooren Rob & Jane Sampsel Thomas Saunders Daniel Schlachet Congressional Medal Joanie Schwarz-Wetter John & Debra Scott of Honor Recipient Marcia Scurfield Bruce Semelsberger When working with researchers, we never know James & Angela Shelton where their search is going to lead. Early last Dale Shimek & Jane Hare year, Bill Heard, Public Information Officer for the Jonathan Shulman Miramar National Cemetery Support Foundation, Cody Silva & Jonathan Zinn David Slack requested help with information on deceased William Smith & Carolyn Moser veteran Charles Schroeter. Schroeter immigrated Ashley Snipes to America from Germany in 1860 and spent most Timothy Stiven of the next 30 years in the military. While fighting Eugene Swantz Jeff & Ginny Ulvi the Indian Wars in Arizona Territory, he received the Roger & Elizabeth Usborne Congressional Medal of Honor. In 1919, he moved to Steve Wallet San Diego where he died a few years later. Schroeter Helen Weiss was cremated, but his ashes were never claimed, Randall Weiss Jim Wermers & Anne Riedman sitting abandoned in a community crypt until Bill Sydney & Robin White Heard’s research led to their discovery in 2011. Sam & Alice Yoo After researching our archives of city directories, wills, probate records, local news papers, and local civil war groups’ records, we were able to provide information on Schroeter’s brief time in San Diego. He had made adequate provision in his will for Donate Big “funeral expenses,” so the mystery remains as to This Holiday! why his ashes were never claimed. In July, I was Making a vehicle honored to attend the final chapter of the story of donation is free and easy. To make your Charles Schroeter, as he was buried with military donation today, call BURIAL AND HONORS CEREMONY honors at Miramar National Cemetery. (844) SDCH CAR or visit FOR CHARLES SCHROETER. sandiegohistory.org BY JANE KENEALY, ARCHIVIST From Tagalog to Turkish: CURRENTS The History Center Is Multi-lingual San Diego, like most American cities, is a melting Learning pot of ethnicities and cultures, a place of promise. The San Diego History Center believes that Japanese everyone, regardless of their heritage and cultural American experience, should be able to engage in the stories we tell about our local community. Now, thanks History to our wonderfully diverse volunteers with an ear through Art for languages, we are able to share our stories In its new gallery space, with this global community. Currently, the History the Japanese American Center has 20 foreign language speakers who are Historical Society of San fluent in at least 10 different languages, including Diego recently opened Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin an exhibition of arts Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog, and Turkish. In addition, and crafts illustrating we also have a native Hausa speaker, a Chadic aspects of the history language spoken primarily in African countries of this early immigrant such as Ghana and Nigeria. These volunteers can group. Consisting of be found in all departments, especially education, found objects and and are often heard helping visitors in their native fine art created with language. This diversity allows the History Center to (FROM L TO R) ROZ CASEREZ, BARRY GOLDLUST, crayons and newsprint share our stories with visitors who might otherwise ANA CAROLINA ARAIZA, GONUL VELICELEBI AND during the World War II be unable to enjoy and engage with our dynamic STEPHANIE VIZE. internment years, these exhibitions. Now we can offer general translation, objects reveal how the enhanced school programs, and expanded tour farming and fishing offerings, as well as day-to-day assistance, in the BY CASILDA PAGAN, VOLUNTEER MANAGER families used their many languages of our visitors. meager leisure time to create items of beauty Visitors can view the colorful and imaginative What Pet Should I Get? Week Western-style art created In July 2015, What Pet Should I Get?, the new book by or about community by San Diego’s most beloved resident, Dr. Seuss members. The materials (Theodor Geisel), was released. With it came the artists used range another opportunity for the San Diego History from charcoal, pastels, Center to apply the moral of one of Dr. Seuss’s and crayons to worked books to a concrete family activity, showcasing our gold and silver. In INGENIOUS! The World of Dr. Seuss exhibition and addition to many engaging our visitors at the same time. framed images, three- The History Center partnered with the San dimensional objects Diego Humane Society for a week-long celebration include sculpture, devoted to making the right, and often difficult, shadowboxes, and decisions associated with responsible pet adoption textiles. The exhibition and ownership as described in the Dr. Seuss book. opened on October Information kiosks in our Atrium shared tips and 16, 2015, and will be insights on adoption, nutrition, and pet selection. available for viewing Half of the admission fees of visitors during the for approximately week were donated to the San Diego Humane six months. Society, and visitors also had the opportunity to buy the newly released book.

The History Center raised more than $2,500 BY LINDA CANADA, to support adoption and shelter programs for JAHSSD, ARCHIVIST the Humane Society, and we created a new and valuable partnership with this 100+-year-old SAN DIEGO HISTORY CENTER’S Book Your “Centurion” organization as well. MATTHEW SCHIFF DELIVERS A CHECK TO Holiday Party Now! sandiegohistory.org/ THE SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY. rentals BY MATTHEW SCHIFF, MARKETING DIRECTOR 1649 EL PRADO PERIODICAL SUITE 3 SAN DIEGO CA 92101-1664

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Calendar November December 12 Throwback Thursday Happy Hour ÌViva 12-13 Member Holiday Shopping Days la Revolucion!: Reliving the Mexican 19 Balboa Park History Stroll, 11am | $ Revolution, 6-8pm | $$ (21+ only) 25 Closed for Christmas 13-14 Serra Sleepover: An After Dark In the 26 Lecture and Gallery Tour: Who Was Leave a Legacy Park Girl Scout Overnight, Junípero Serra Dr. Seuss? presented by Public Programs Museum, 5pm, Fri to 9am, Sat | $$ (K) Manager, Gabe Selak. 10am & 12pm | $ (FM) 14 Member Morning, 9-10:30am | FREE * 26, 30 Seuss Inspired Family Crafts, Games, 21 Balboa Park History Stroll, 11am | $ and storytelling, 11am- 3pm | FREE with 26 Closed for Thanksgiving admission (K) 27-29 Member Holiday Shopping Days 28, 30 Seuss Matinee & Play. Crafts, Games and How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000). Learn more about how December 11am, 1pm, & 3pm | FREE with you can include the admission (K) 4-5 December Nights, 5pm-9pm only | FREE (K) History Center 29 Seuss Matinee & Play. Crafts, Games and 7 Fashion Redux! 2015’s Top Designer, in your will or trust. The Lorax (2012). 11am, 1pm, & 3pm | FREE Stephanie Castro’s winning gown on display with admission (K) [email protected] 10 Lecture & Book signing, History of Santa 619-232-6203 x148 Claus in Balboa Park with author Bill January 2016 Swank, 6-7:30pm 15 Neil Shigley Art Exhibition opens leave_a_legacy2015.indd 1 9/25/15 1:02 PM 20 San Diego Weather Whoas! Pop-Up Exhibition opens Join our online communities! 25-31 Hatfield Flood special programming. sandiegohistory.org Watch for further announcements.

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