Old Town San Diego, California
Steven Dutch, Professor Emeritus, Natural and Applied Sciences,
Universityof Wisconsin - Green Bay
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Old Town San Diego is well north of downtown at the head of San Diego Bay and preserves relics of San Diego's early days. |
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The plaza |
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Casa de Estudillo: Built in 1827 by the former commandant of the presidio. |
The Wells Fargo Office
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Many people have urged me to go on the stage. The next stage out of town. |
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 This ad came out when there were still people living who could remember the 32-day crossing. |
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The jail. A couple of days in this in the summer would make anyone repentant. |
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Inside the schoolhouse. One of the more bizarre historical episodes recounted here is the time California was attacked by Argentina. Really. It happened in the early 1800's when Spain's American colonies began to revolt. Argentine rebels sailed up to California in an attempt to attack Spanish garrisons. They sailed the long way around. I don't care what kind of reputation for trippiness California has. Nobody can get stoned enough to make stuff like this up. |
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Below: south entrance to the park. The attractive church is just outside the park. |
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Casa de Estudillo
Built in 1827 by the former commandant of the presidio.
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A plaza offers a chance to get refreshments and see some entertainment. |
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Created 7 April 2003, Last Update 04 June 2020