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Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, located in the Old Town neighborhood of San Diego, California, is a state protected historical park in San Diego. It commemorates the early days of the City of San Diego and includes many historic buildings from the period 1820 to 1870.
The Old Town San Diego State Historic Park maintains a collection of 19th-century homes and businesses that provide a glimpse into colonial life in San Diego. Seek out the old adobe ranch homes, schoolhouse and graveyard spread among the occupied areas of the neighborhood.
5,685 reviews. #46 of 738 things to do in San Diego. State ParksHistoric Walking Areas. Closed now. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. Historic site in downtown San Diego that recreates life in the Mexican and early American periods of 1821 to 1872. Duration: More than 3 hours. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing.
Mar 21, 2023 · Old Town State Historic Park is a bustling and colorful place to explore San Diego's history. Quick Facts. Location: San Diego, CA. Significance: First colonial settelment in San Diego. Designation: State Park; National Register of Historic Places. MANAGED BY: California State Parks. Amenities. 30 listed.
Old Town San Diego is home to an eclectic mix of museums, historic sites, shops, restaurants and attractions. Stand on the shady porch of the Robinson-Rose House in Old Town State Historic Park and you can catch a glimpse of what San Diego was like in 1855.
Old Town San Diego Historic Park memorializes the early days of San Diego. The park, established in 1968, includes several historic buildings from the 1820s to 1870s. It is unique in that it preserves and recreates Old Town’s heritage as it was during Mexican and early American periods.
In 1968, the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation established Old Town State Historic Park to preserve the rich heritage that characterized San Diego during the 1821 to 1872 period. The park includes a main plaza, exhibits, museums and living history demonstrations.
