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President's Message
I recently went on a tour of historic buildings on Broadway in downtown Los Angeles, my first old building adventure outside of San Diego since the pandemic began. Broadway is one of L.A.’s most historic streets, with many significant movie theaters and flagship department store buildings dating to the first decades of the 20th century. Not only are my trips entertaining and fun,...Read more
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SB 10 Update: Action Needed!
Good news-Bad news
We have some good news to report!
SOHO's message of concern for the city’s cultural heritage was well received by the City of San Diego, and the circulating draft of SB 10 now includes a carve-out for designated historic sites...Read more
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Demolition Threatens Mission Hills’ Red Bungalow
For the last 110 years, the Craftsman bungalow now affectionately known as the “Red Bungalow” or the “Red House,” has graced the northeast corner of Fort Stockton Drive and Goldfinch Street near the eastern entrance to the Mission Hills neighborhood. The bungalow at 850 Fort Stockton Drive was built in 1912 for Perry and Olive...Read more
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Breaking Down Barriers:
Achieving Inclusive Historic Preservation Policies in San Diego
We need to see a broader application of historic preservation policies to include structures and properties that is more inclusive of lower income and ethnically diverse neighborhoods, not just those that are well heeled and...Read more
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Tijuana's Historic Buildings Eligible for Cultural Heritage Designation
There are 76 buildings eligible for cultural heritage designation in Tijuana, according to the 1995 Baja California preservation law (Ley de Preservación del Patrimonio Cultural). The eligible buildings are 20 bungalows, four...Read more
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San Diego City and County
Historic Designations
At the March 2023 meeting of the City of San Diego Historical Resources Board, staff announced that on March 6, 2023 the City Council heard the appeal of the designation of the Charles and Mary Schaefer residence and the Fred Bushman building, both listed as HRB #1412. The Council reversed the designation of the property...Read more
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The Prairie School Lands
in San Diego
The Midwestern Prairie School emerged from the Arts and Crafts movement as the most original form of American architecture, excepting Native American forms. Frank Lloyd Wright designed the first home with that evocative style name in 1901. Its visual characteristics—a low-hipped or flat roof, wide cantilevered eaves, ribbons of windows, and other strong horizontal elements—sprang from many influences. Among these...Read more
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Ask the Experts: Historic Stucco
One of the most frequent inquiries I receive is about historic and vintage stucco finishes from homeowners wanting to know if their home’s stucco is original or what style it is.
Stucco is a type of plaster that has been used for centuries as a decorative and protective coating for buildings. In Southern California, stucco has been a...Read more
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Kids' Storytime at the Marston
Introducing Storytime at the Marston, the perfect Monday morning activity for families with young children! The Marstons were a family of avid readers and now SOHO is continuing their tradition with our youngest...Read more
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San Diego's Destination for
Art Pottery and Tile
If you're a fan of early to mid-20th century style art tile and pottery, the Marston House Museum Shop should be at the top of your shopping list. ...Read more
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San Diego's Historic Gardens, Parks, and Landscapes
Spring is here and that means the Marston House garden tours have resumed!
San Diego is home to many historic gardens, each with its own unique culture, character, and history. To make it easier for you to get out and smell the roses, SOHO has compiled this list of 21 of San Diego's publicly accessible historic gardens for you. ...Read more
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People In Preservation
Celebrates 40th Year
The National Trust's 2023 preservation theme is People Saving Places, which they describe as a sweeping high-five to everyone doing the great work of saving historic places—in ways big...Read more
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Mark Your Calendars:
SOHO Programs
Looking to get out and have some fun while making a positive impact on the preservation of San Diego’s cultural heritage? Look no further: We are excited to share our upcoming...Read more
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The Marston Series - Part 6
Sonora native Anna Lee Gunn arrived in San Diego in 1875 after spending her teen years in the bustling city of San Francisco. She joined her family (who had arrived...Read more
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Access Culture for All: Experience SOHO Museums with SNAP Benefits
SOHO is collaborating with Museums for All to provide easier access to the Marston House Museum in San Diego and the Warner-Carrillo Ranch House in Warner Springs, as the cost of museum admission can be a barrier for low-income or financially constrained families. Visitors can present their EBTcard for free admission at both museums...Read more
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Of Water, Ranching, and the
Great Meadow
Originally called the Valle de San José, then the Warner Valley, this 80-square-mile valley was also referred to as the Great Meadow. Ringed by mountains, it holds the headwaters of the San Luis Rey River, and beneath the land lies one of the biggest aquifers in the West. This winter (2022-2023), 51 inches of rain and melted...Read more
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Celebrate National
Preservation Month with SOHO and the Big Exchange!
From May 1-18, 2023, SOHO members can visit more than 40 San Diego museums, historic sites, gardens, and more for free as part of the San Diego Museum Council’s Big Exchange program. By presenting your SOHO membership card and mentioning The Big Exchange at any of the participating...Read more
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SOHO ChIMES in with
San Diego Youth Symphony
The sound of music, singing, and the laughter of little ones brings the Marston House to life throughout the year, as SOHO hosts the San Diego Youth Symphony...Read more
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31 Days of SOHO Saves:
Celebrating National Preservation Month
Do you want to learn more about the amazing work that Save Our Heritage Organisation has done to preserve historic sites in San Diego? Then log in each day in May 2023 to SOHO’s Facebook page for a special...Read more
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