A Short History of the Chinese in San Diego
Summary of the events of the last 150 years, including the prominent work of the Chinese in fishing, construction, and agriculture. By Murray Lee.
Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation
Housed in the historic William Heath Davis House, the foundation showcases the colorful history and architecture of downtown San Diego. Includes information about events, tours, educational programs, and membership.
History of Ballast Point
Story of this Point Loma area at the entrance to San Diego Bay. History includes topics from 1542, when Cabrillo landed, to the present, including the area's role as a whaling station, a lighthouse site, and a military base.
Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo
Biography of the explorer who in 1542 led the first European expedition into what is now called San Diego Bay.
Katherine Tingley and Point Loma
Articles by and about the woman who led the Theosophical Society from 1896 to 1929. Also includes photo collection showing facilities and activities of the Point Loma Theosophical Headquarters.
Museum of San Diego History
San Diego Historical Society's main museum and research archives in Balboa Park.
Old Point Loma Lighthouse
Includes its background, construction, and the life of its 19th Century lighthousekeeper.
San Diego Biographies
Biographies and photographs of approximately 150 of San Diego men and women no longer living.
San Diego de Alcalá
A short history of the mission that was founded here in 1769.
San Diego Mission Basilica de Alcala
A history of the mission founded in 1769 by Padre Junipero Serra.
San Diego Police Dept History
Brief history, beginning in mid-19th Century.
San Diego Police Historical Association
Includes photos, services, and concerns about the Old Police Station.
San Diego Presidio
A short history of the Presidio of San Diego, founded 1769, and links to related information.
San Diego's Coastal Defense in World War II
A section of the book "A Harbor Worth Defending" by Barry Alan Joyce describes harbor defenses on Point Loma.
The History of Chicano Park
Includes virtural tour and information about park history, murals, and the documentation project headed by Kathleen Robles.