Historic buildings in Balboa Park

Mary Garbaciak tells us about the amazing architecture in San Diego on the Historical League tour.  "Due to wear and weather tear - Balboa Park buildings have been restored (to the tune of millions of dollars) to their original design.

After lunch on Tuesday, May 7th,  Jeff Guersey from the Gas Lamp Historical Foundation, gave us a wonderful walking tour of the restored Victorian & Historical Builldings in the GasLamp District.  I took a picture of the Yuma Building."

Tour guide Jeff Guersey

Yuma Building

Gaslamp District

This is the only original building that hasn't been duplicated in architect.

Balboa Park tour

Linda Wegener, Mary Garbaciak, Kim Duclo, Barbara Cardinal and Karen Swanson enjoy the day.

Tour chair Mary Garbaciak tells us about the Balboa Park ranger Kim Duclo.

"Last fall I first contacted various personnel at Balboa Park - ALL of them recommended Kim for our tours - "he is definitely the best".  But he wasn't available for our dates.  However, while we were touring the archives a ranger came into the area and Jane Kenealy immediately said to me "that is the person who you want for your tours".  I asked her if that was "Kim" and she said, "Yes." I asked him if he was available for tours today and he said, "Sure".  He took us on an hour tour (before lunch at El Prado) and then after lunch he picked up a few of us who wanted to continue picking his brain.  Other ladies had made other plans due to, originally, having the afternoon free to explore.  Kim had the keys to take five of us behind the historical organ pavilion to show us pictures and articles of history makers for this incredible building!"

San Diego Historic Tour

Mary Garbaciak organized a fabulous historic tour of Balboa Park in San Diego. Thirteen ladies joined her for this adventure. Just returning from the trip, she describes what is happening in the pictures below.

"In the first picture guide Gabe Selak is telling us about the history of the brewing companies in San Diego and how they have grown and become a part of the development of the community. 

 The 2nd picture is with Jan Kenealy, Archivist.  She spoke about the historical archives that are stored in the basement of Balboa Park.  She was kind enough to put out several very old articles of interest to our ladies.  There are literally millions of photos, documents and articles in these vaults that are available to the public.  Both Gabe and Jane were most appreciative of the Tastes & Treasures  historic cookbook that I gave them as gifts."