President's Message
Exciting news for
preservationists
! After decades of neglect, the exterior of the Junípero Serra Museum is being restored. As one would expect for this prominent local landmark,
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SOHO Marks San Diego's 250th with Unique Exhibit & Publications
SOHO is pleased to commemorate San Diego's 250th with an unprecedented exhibit in the Adobe Chapel in Old Town and two much-needed
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18th-Century Statue of San Diego's Forgotten Patroness Returns!
Important but mostly forgotten history and an associated artifact linked to San Diego's founding 250 years ago have been rediscovered
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SOHO Unveils Presidio Park Plant Survey and Encyclopedia
A significant void in our knowledge and understanding of San Diego's natural history is about to be filled, thanks to botanical and
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New Presidio Park Walking Tour Debuts as tribute to San Diego's 250th!
The Historic Landscapes Committee of the American Society of Landscape Architects San Diego Chapter
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Attend Special Meeting of the Balboa Park Committee
Bring your thoughts, ideas, and concerns. Add your voice as the city looks to develop Inspiration Point in Balboa Park. Attend the July 11 special meeting of the
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PIP Awards Event "One of the Best"
Despite many days of cloudy skies and drizzle, the weather gods smiled on the Marston House formal garden for SOHO's annual People in Preservation Awards on May 30. Held in the late afternoon, the sunlight showed off the roses, jacaranda
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California Theatre Deal Secures Preservation Agreement
Often, historic preservation's best friends are patience and perseverance.
Nearly everyone outside of SOHO and the preservation community, it seems, assumed the long-shuttered, deteriorating, California Theatre, at 4th Avenue and C Street, was doomed to demolition. Hailed as
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Wireless Facilities Could Mar Historic Neighborhood Character
SOHO and several Kensington residents have been closely following the twelfth update to the City of San Diego Land Development Code (LDC)
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Designation Appeal Dismissed for Henry B. Jones House
The Henry B. Jones House, designated by the City of San Diego Historical Resources Board in 2009, is an excellent architectural example of the
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Will Politicians
Support Tijuana Preservationists?
On June 2, Baja California elected a new governor and 5 municipal presidents (mayors), all from the same leftist political party that won the presidency
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Update: Important State & Federal Legislation
Several state and federal legislative bills, with mixed potential, are in play in 2019. While some of these proposals are exciting for historical
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Hotel Del Raises Funds for SOHO!
Curio Collection by Hilton, the Hotel del Coronado's new owners, are very complimentary of SOHO and other stakeholders who have helped preserve this fabled
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Historic Designations in the City of San Diego
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In May, the City of San Diego Historical Resources Board
designated three new historical resources, including a ranch house designed by Cliff May with one of his signature olive trees. The board asked for more information on the Asaro Apartments, relocated from
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Latest on State & Federal Historic Tax Credits
Introduced by State Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins in February of this year, the California Historic Tax cleared the Senate on May 28 by a
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In Memorium
Richard S. Bundy, FAIA
San Diego architect, Richard S. Bundy, who worked on many historic buildings, passed away on June 11, 2019. His last restoration
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Do You Have
Lakeside Church Photos?
The Lakeside Historical Society is seeking historic photos of the Olde Community Church to complete the group's nomination
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Fourth of July Parade Reminder
See your SOHO friends aboard our restored Concord stagecoach pulled by Belgian draft horses in Julian's Fourth of July parade! Pre-parade events start at 10am, followed by the
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Walk with Pride and SOHO July 13
Support both historic preservation in San Diego and the continued movement toward equality and inclusion with our allies in the LGBTQ community by marching with SOHO in the
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PIP winner Jessica Johnson discusses her new book
Jessica Johnson is an explorer on an intriguing mission. Her fascinating new book,
Abandoned San Diego
, is a trip back in time and partly
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Whaley House gets Summer Treatment
Lillian Whaley recorded her earliest memories of her arrival at the Whaley House, in December 1868 at the age of four. A prolific diarist and correspondent, she revealed
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Whaley House Museum Summer Hours and Call for Volunteers
The Whaley House Museum is now open seven days and nights a week through Labor Day, except for July 4, when the museum will
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PRESERVATION PARTNERS ANNOUNCEMENTS
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SOHO promotes and supports
San Diego's historic arts and cultural heritage community by raising awareness of countywide events, educational offerings, and news. Click
HERE
to learn more.
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Financial support is provided in part by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture.
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