"Del Sudoeste" PDF - Library - San Diego State University

Built centuries ago by the early settlers of California as guardian
of the entrance of Mission Valley,the Presidio and Fort Stockton
stand today as bastions of a different sort. They symbolize
San Diego's historic buildings which preserve and foster the
Spanish traditions so much a part of our surroundings.
Representative of the city's underlying
love of beauty and appreciation for
culture is the California Tower, the
symbol of Balboa Park. Although
constructed in 1915 for the Panama-
California Exposition, the buildings
continue to serve the public interest
as museums and art galleries, while the
park provides breathing space for a
growing city.