Tag: 1915 Panama-California Exposition
Friends of Balboa Park Completes Restoration
Structures Served As Ticket Booths During 1915 Panama-California Exposition Friends of Balboa Park have completed the restoration of the historic gate houses that welcome visitors into the Park on the west side of the Cabrillo Bridge. The Gate Houses are located at Balboa Drive and El Prado at the west entrance of the Cabrillo Bridge. […]
PART 2: Balboa Park and the Panama Canal Exposition Then and Now
Nancy Carol Carter’s February talk gave many fascinating details about the Exposition of 100 years ago. The United States planned this exposition to celebrate the opening of the Panama Canal. The canal would allow boats to travel between the Atlantic to the Pacific Oceans. The United States had money to donate to the host city. […]
The Hillcrest Wind Ensemble presents a “Centennial Concert”
At 7 p.m., Saturday, April 25th, The Hillcrest Wind Ensemble presents a “Centennial Concert” at the San Diego Woman’s Club, 2557 Third Avenue, adjacent to the park. The concert will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 1915 Panama-California Exposition which celebrated the opening of the Panama Canal. The ensemble will partially recreate the New Years […]
