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Thursday, November 29, 2018

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park in San Diego, California




Old Town San Diego State
Historic Park gives visitors
a glimpse into life in Spain's
first West Coast settlement,
established in 1769.





Buildings here date back to the early and mid 1800s and reenactors, dressed in period clothing help bring Old San Diego to life for visitors.





Colorful wagons with
souvenirs







Learn about San Diego's history, shop and enjoy a meal. 




I catch Eric taking in the
sights in front of
Colorado House,
built in 1851.



This flagpole stands on the spot
where the American Flag was






The Tinsmith Shop







built in 1853








This Calaveras reminds
the living that life is 
intertwined with death.






It stands in front of a whitewashed adobe that was built in the 1830s.





The fountain in front of the
decorated Fiesta de Reyes
restaurants & shops.





RUST General Store is an
1860s store.




in 1870 houses a restaurant &
hotel with modern amenities.





The Blacksmith Shop was
built in 1860.



Working at the Anvil...

There's always work to be
done to maintain the Park's
historic buildings.





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