Produced by: Visual Media Group Publisher: Robert Barros Produced in cooperation with members of the Old Town business community. Editorial Contributors: Save Our Heritage Organisation, (SOHO) Alana Coons, SOHO Dean Glass, The Whaley House California State Parks Geoff Mogilner, Racine and Laramie Nicole Nore, Writer David Thornton, Old Town Trolley Tours Nathan Mueller, Bazaar de Mundo Kara Murtey, Writer Kjersti Roosevelt, Courtyard Hotel Julia Simms, The Simms Agency Tammy Rimes, Hacienda de los Rosas Eric Minella, Fiesta de Reyes Delle Willett, Cosmopolitan Hotel Jeff and Erin Youngren Iris Engstrand, Professor of History, USD Amie Hayes, Historic Resources Specialist Office: Old Town San Diego Guide Visual Media Group 2802 Juan Street Suite 12 San Diego, CA 92110 (619) 656-4721 Advertising: (619) 656-4721 © Copyright 2018, Visual Media Group, all rights reserved. No content or photos may be reproduced in any form without the expressed written consent of Visual Media Group. CONTENTS 3 4 6 Spirited entrance to Old Town ..................................................... The Founding of California ..................................................... Today in Old Town 9 10 11 14 16 18 20 28 32 36 The Flavors Come Alve ................................................. Robinson Rose Visitor Center ................................................. Today in Old Town continued San Diego Celebrats 250 Years of History ................................................. Old Town & Tequila, History ................................................. MAP of Old Town Old Town Flavors ............................................... Living History, Historic Sites ............................................... History & Hauntings ........................................ Events in Old Town