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San Diego skyline across the bay at dusk, viewed from Coronado.
01 San Diego skyline across the bay at dusk, viewed from Coronado. Archive photograph, 2015; not a record of current conditions. Photo: russellstreet · CC BY-SA 2.0. Source · CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped for layout.
The Botanical Building and reflecting pool in Balboa Park.
02 The Botanical Building and reflecting pool in Balboa Park. Archive photograph, 2016; not a record of current conditions. Photo: Rhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source · CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped for layout.
The Salk Institute courtyard in La Jolla, with a seagull in the foreground.
03 The Salk Institute courtyard in La Jolla, with a seagull in the foreground. Archive photograph, 2017; not a record of current conditions. Photo: Daniel L. Lu (user:dllu) · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source · CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped for layout.
Santa Fe Depot in downtown San Diego.
04 Santa Fe Depot in downtown San Diego. Archive photograph, 2008; not a record of current conditions. Photo: Ctorbann · CC BY-SA 3.0. Source · CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped for layout.
A view of Little Italy in San Diego.
05 A view of Little Italy in San Diego. Archive photograph, 2014; not a record of current conditions. Photo: Visitor7 · CC BY-SA 3.0. Source · CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped for layout.
Geisel Library at the University of California San Diego.
06 Geisel Library at the University of California San Diego. Archive photograph, 2008; not a record of current conditions. Photo: belisario (Flickr) · CC BY-SA 2.0. Source · CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped for layout.
The coastal cliffs and Pacific Ocean at Sunset Cliffs, San Diego.
07 The coastal cliffs and Pacific Ocean at Sunset Cliffs, San Diego. Archive photograph, 2018; not a record of current conditions. Photo: Saltytog · CC BY 4.0. Source · CC BY 4.0. Cropped for layout.
California Tower above the hedges of Alcazar Garden in Balboa Park.
08 California Tower above the hedges of Alcazar Garden in Balboa Park. Archive photograph, 2026; not a record of current conditions. Photo: Christian David · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source · CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped for layout.
The Gaslamp Quarter sign over Fifth Avenue in San Diego.
09 The Gaslamp Quarter sign over Fifth Avenue in San Diego. Archive photograph, 2013; not a record of current conditions. Photo: Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 3.0. Source · CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped for layout.
The San Diego–Coronado Bridge across San Diego Bay.
10 The San Diego–Coronado Bridge across San Diego Bay. Archive photograph, 2024; not a record of current conditions. Photo: Mds08011 · CC BY 4.0. Source · CC BY 4.0. Cropped for layout.
The Botanical Building beyond flower beds and the lily pond in Balboa Park.
11 The Botanical Building beyond flower beds and the lily pond in Balboa Park. Archive photograph, 2013; not a record of current conditions. Photo: Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 3.0. Source · CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped for layout.
The Botanical Building reflected in the lily pond, framed by palms in Balboa Park.
12 The Botanical Building reflected in the lily pond, framed by palms in Balboa Park. Archive photograph, 2024; not a record of current conditions. Photo: Dllu · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source · CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped for layout.
A close view of the Botanical Building facade, lath dome and reflection.
13 A close view of the Botanical Building facade, lath dome and reflection. Archive photograph, 2024; not a record of current conditions. Photo: Dllu · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source · CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped for layout.
California Tower above planted garden beds in Balboa Park.
14 California Tower above planted garden beds in Balboa Park. Archive photograph, 2022; not a record of current conditions. Balboa Park context for the Bankers Hill / Balboa Park article, not a Bankers Hill property view. Photo: Librarybell · CC0. Source · CC0. Cropped for layout.
Concrete walls, timber window panels and walkways at the Salk Institute.
15 Concrete walls, timber window panels and walkways at the Salk Institute. Archive photograph, 2017; not a record of current conditions. Photo: Daniel L. Lu (user:dllu) · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source · CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped for layout.
A row of angular study towers at the Salk Institute in La Jolla.
16 A row of angular study towers at the Salk Institute in La Jolla. Archive photograph, 2008; not a record of current conditions. Photo: Jason Taellious from Olympia, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0. Source · CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped for layout.
A table and chairs beneath a concrete ceiling at the Salk Institute, viewed from above.
17 A table and chairs beneath a concrete ceiling at the Salk Institute, viewed from above. Archive photograph, 2017; not a record of current conditions. Photo: Daniel L. Lu (user:dllu) · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source · CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped for layout.
Geisel Library illuminated at night on the UC San Diego campus.
18 Geisel Library illuminated at night on the UC San Diego campus. Archive photograph, 2025; not a record of current conditions. Photo: Gankbank789 · CC0. Source · CC0. Cropped for layout.
A long-exposure view of rock ledges and the Pacific Ocean at Sunset Cliffs.
19 A long-exposure view of rock ledges and the Pacific Ocean at Sunset Cliffs. Archive photograph, 2013; not a record of current conditions. Photo: Tuxyso · CC BY-SA 3.0. Source · CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped for layout.
Wooden seating and decorative tilework inside San Diego’s Santa Fe Depot.
20 Wooden seating and decorative tilework inside San Diego’s Santa Fe Depot. Archive photograph, 2022; not a record of current conditions. Photo: Mds08011 · CC BY 4.0. Source · CC BY 4.0. Cropped for layout.
A Coaster train alongside the platform at Santa Fe Depot in San Diego.
21 A Coaster train alongside the platform at Santa Fe Depot in San Diego. Archive photograph, 2014; not a record of current conditions. Photo: Hornswoggle · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source · CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped for layout.
The Little Italy sign spanning a street in San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood.
22 The Little Italy sign spanning a street in San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood. Archive photograph, 2014; not a record of current conditions. Photo: Visitor7 · CC BY-SA 3.0. Source · CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped for layout.
A plaza and surrounding buildings in San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood.
23 A plaza and surrounding buildings in San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood. Archive photograph, 2016; not a record of current conditions. Photo: Roman Eugeniusz · CC BY-SA 3.0. Source · CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped for layout.
Geisel Library above landscaped grounds on the UC San Diego campus.
24 Geisel Library above landscaped grounds on the UC San Diego campus. Archive photograph, 2013; not a record of current conditions. Photo: Daderot · CC0. Source · CC0. Cropped for layout.
The setting sun over the ocean and coastal rock ledges at Sunset Cliffs Natural Park.
25 The setting sun over the ocean and coastal rock ledges at Sunset Cliffs Natural Park. Archive photograph, 2013; not a record of current conditions. Photo: Tuxyso · CC BY-SA 3.0. Source · CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped for layout.
A street corner and neighborhood businesses in Golden Hill, San Diego.
26 A street corner and neighborhood businesses in Golden Hill, San Diego. Archive photograph, 2021; not a record of current conditions. Photo: Mds08011 · CC BY 4.0. Source · CC BY 4.0. Cropped for layout.
A Torrey pine beside E Street in Golden Hill, San Diego.
27 A Torrey pine beside E Street in Golden Hill, San Diego. Archive photograph, 2020; not a record of current conditions. Photo: Mds08011 · CC BY 4.0. Source · CC BY 4.0. Cropped for layout.
Yellow flowers on land in the Golden Hill neighborhood of San Diego.
28 Yellow flowers on land in the Golden Hill neighborhood of San Diego. Archive photograph, 2019; not a record of current conditions. Photo: Mds08011 · CC BY 4.0. Source · CC BY 4.0. Cropped for layout.
A timber-sided building and planted slope in Bankers Hill, San Diego.
29 A timber-sided building and planted slope in Bankers Hill, San Diego. Archive photograph, 2015; not a record of current conditions. Neighborhood context only; no property or project identification is implied. Photo: Roman Eugeniusz · CC BY-SA 3.0. Source · CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped for layout.
A stucco building with an arched entrance in Bankers Hill, San Diego.
30 A stucco building with an arched entrance in Bankers Hill, San Diego. Archive photograph, 2016; not a record of current conditions. Neighborhood context only; no property or project identification is implied. Photo: Roman Eugeniusz · CC BY-SA 3.0. Source · CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped for layout.

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