Category: San Diego
The Boom and the Bust
“It is a town,” said Mrs. Foltz. “It was meant to be, anyway. The developers never got any further than marking out lots and streets. What you see here is the result of speculation in the real estate …
The Queen of San Diego’s Garden
“Miss Sessions has a large nursery on the mesa. Perhaps she could help you.”“An excellent idea, Master Cong,” he said, turning back towards the hotel lobby. “We must go there immediately.” Chapter 22, The Deadly Stingaree If you …
Filibusters & Fools
“From what I have read in The Sun,” he said. “Mr. Smith has turned his editorializing powers against the Mexican government in Baja. He greatly encourages the filibusters.” John Sigerson, The Deadly stingaree, Chapter 23 The nursery When …
Covenants & Lost Neighborhoods
I recently visited the San Diego History Center to view the San Diego’s Lost Neighborhoods exhibition, which examines the local history of African-American communities displaced by redlining, freeway construction, and other discriminatory policies. One of those lost neighborhoods …
Reuben the Guide
He perceived the foolishness of men as keenly as anyone I ever knew, and without malice. The Deadly Stingaree, Chapter 5 While researching the historical veracity of The Deadly Stingaree I came upon the photograph at the left. …