Penning the Past
Insights into San Diego's Historic Neighborhoods and Architecture

Join us for this dynamic Zoom lecture series and learn about the unique character of San Diego's historic neighborhoods through the eyes of impassioned writers and historians. Brought to life by esteemed local authors, Penning the Past promises to be an enriching exploration of San Diego's architectural legacy and historical tapestry.

The series is free for SOHO members, $10 per lecture for non-members. Your participation supports SOHO’s mission of education and advocacy to preserve the historic architecture, sites, and cultural landscapes that surround us and add meaning to our daily lives.

These featured books and many others on San Diego history are available at the Marston House Museum Shop, 3525 Seventh Avenue, open Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-4pm.

We hope this program provides attendees with a better understanding of our city's architectural and cultural past and cultivates appreciation for the rich heritage that defines San Diego’s historic places and neighborhoods.

November 9 · 11am-12 noon

Coronado
Leslie Hubbard Crawford

During the 1880s, a great land boom was sweeping California. Two visionary entrepreneurs, Elisha Babcock and H. L. Story, imagined Coronado as a resort and brought their dream to reality by luring the wealthy and famous to their exclusive red-roofed hotel on the beach. John D. Spreckels continued to build upon that dream, leaving a legacy through his many gifts to the city. The U.S. Navy has played a prominent role in Coronado's development, with North Island officially known as the birthplace of naval aviation, and later, with U.S. Navy SEALs stationed at Naval Amphibious Base. Coronado and North Island are surrounded by water and only accessible by the peninsular Silver Strand and the iconic San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge. This creates a small town atmosphere with a unique combination of cosmopolitan beach resort and Navy town, rich in history.

Author bio Leslie Hubbard Crawford, a resident for over 45 years, shares her love for Coronado with her pictorial compilation Coronado. At age 10, she rode one of the last beloved car ferries that crossed the bay before the opening of the bridge. An avid gardener, she is involved in numerous volunteer organizations in Coronado, and is happy to call Coronado her home.

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