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This timeline covers major events in San Diego history (as well as some influential national events) from the pre-historic period through 1999. The content was compiled by San Diego History Center staff over several years from a variety of local sources.
- Timeline of San Diego History: 1800-1879
May 13, 1846. United States declares war on Mexico, invades...
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Experience San Diego during the Victorian era (1837-1901)...
- Timeline of San Diego History: 1800-1879
Experience San Diego during the Victorian era (1837-1901) with an eccentric presentation of artifacts and oddities from the San Diego History Center archives. LEARN MORE
May 13, 1846. United States declares war on Mexico, invades Mexico from the east, reaching San Diego in December. July 29, 1846. Marine detachment from the sloop-of-war Cyane raises the first American flag in the Plaza of Old Town San Diego.
Inside the San Diego History Center. Founded in 1928 by businessman and civic leader George W. Marston, [2] [3] the San Diego Historical Society was housed in the Mission style Junípero Serra Museum on Presidio Hill, the site of the earliest settlement in San Diego and California.
Historic buildings and museums allow you to visit California's history firsthand. Visit original and reconstructed buildings that illustrate the ambiance of 1800's San Diego in Old Town. Visitor Center. 619-220-5422 Hours: 10am-4pm October-March; 10am-5pm April-September A look at San Diego's beginnings.
This is a List of San Diego Historic Landmarks. In 1967, the City of San Diego established a Historical Resources Board with the authority to designate and protect landmarks from inappropriate alterations.
Old Town San Diego is home to an eclectic mix of museums, historic sites, shops, restaurants and attractions. Stand on the shady porch of the Robinson-Rose House in Old Town State Historic Park and you can catch a glimpse of what San Diego was like in 1855.
