Balboa Park History 1969

San Diego Union, January 1, 1969, B-1:5-6. Three-day party planned in Balboa Park.

San Diego Union, January 1, 1969. San Diego 200th Special Section

II-14. Balboa Park: a pulsing heart for San Diego’s culture and recreation, by Lew Scarr

II-14. Two world’s fairs link city’s past and future to the present, by Andrew Makarushka.

IV-8. Balboa Naval Hospital treats almost a million in year, by Kip Cooper.

San Diego Union, January 5, 1969, B-1:2-5. 200th has something for all.

San Diego Union, January 5, 1969, B-1:8. Ground broken for city’s new planetarium

San Diego Union, January 6, 1969, B-1:5-8. Happy day at 200th fete.

San Diego Union, January 6, 1969, D-1:3-5. One hundred bare root roses planted on site of Food and Beverage Building.

San Diego Union, January 8, 1969, A-12:1. Zoo skyfari delayed.

San Diego Union, January 9, 1969, B-3:5. Restrictions due on use of new building to replace Food and Beverage Building in Balboa Park.

January 22, 1969. 245-seat Cassius Carter Center stage opened.

San Diego Union, February 5, 1969, B-1:4-6, B-8:1. Mayor Curran presented Dr. Charles Schroeder, San Diego Zoo director, with “Try San Diego First” award.

San Diego Union, February 6, 1969, B-2:1-4. New $25,000 pheasant house opened yesterday at San Diego Zoo.

San Diego Union, February 6, 1969, B-6:1-3. The Facilities Committee of the Park and Recreation Board approved unanimously yesterday a plan for a courtyard that would replace the lawn area in front of the Old Globe Theater.

The plan, by Bonita architect Victor Wulff, had the prior approval of the Balboa Park Committee, which advises the Board.

The plan calls for a sunken concrete courtyard for the Old Globe and the adjacent Cassius Carter Stage. It will cost $30,000. Installation of a fountain called for by the plans will be delayed because of its $3,000 cost.

San Diego Union, February 6, 1969, C-16:2. The City Council deferred action yesterday on the proposed allocation of $97,000 for architectural and engineering services for the San Diego Hall of Science and Planetarium.

San Diego Union, February 7, 1969, B-3:8. Artifacts from the old Food and Beverage Building, the mold used to make them, and a replica of one of them are on exhibit in the main lobby of the City Administration Building.

San Diego Union, February 8, 1969, B-3:2-3. Representative Bob Wilson, Republican-San Diego, announced yesterday in Washington, DC, that a $229,500 federal grant had been award for the development of a 20-acre park in Southeast San Diego.

San Diego Union, February 8, 1969, B-2:7-8. Work on San Pasqual Zoo may begin in ten days; awaits Council action on land use contract, by Peter H. Brown.

San Diego Union, February 10, 1969, B-1:1, C-4:2-3. The Museum of Man is one place where you can find out that the Indians are copying the cowboys in the Southwest.

San Diego Union, February 10, 1969, B-1:5. All-Breed Obedience Club of San Diego sponsored an obedience practice march in Balboa Park yesterday.

San Diego Union, February 11, 1969, B-6:8. Mrs. RWT asks City to use Final Report of the 1957 Balboa Park Citizens’ Study Committee.

San Diego Union, February 13, 1969, B-1:1-3, B-15:1. The San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation voted yesterday to change the design of swimming pools in southeast San Diego after residents objected to the lack of a diving area.

San Diego Union, February 14, 1969, B-3:4. City Council okayed wild game park at San Pasqual yesterday.

San Diego Union, February 14, 1969, B-6:1. Junior Theater will present “Sleeping Beauty” in Puppet Theater beginning next Friday.

San Diego Union, February 15, 1969, B-1:7-8, B-9:1. State Park and Recreation Commission yesterday okayed Torrey Pines for underwater park.

San Diego Union, February 18, 1969, B-1:4-5l Mexican fine art at Museum of Man to salute “200th“, by Dick Bowman.

San Diego Union, February 19, 1969, B-1:5. William Gerhardt, Special Projects Director, said ground will be broken in San Diego’s 100th year for a building to replace the Food and Beverage Building in Balboa Park.

San Diego Union, February 20, 1969, B-6:2. City to review Planetarium fund request.

San Diego Union, February 22, 1969, B-2:3-4. Herds to roam at new zoo by summer.

San Diego Union, February 24, 1969, B-1:2-5. Three San Diego groups are making plans for open space and park area programs.

San Diego Union, February 24, 1969, B-1:6-7. Skyfari, 1,800 ft. long, 60’ ft. high, newest attraction at Zoo.

San Diego Union, February 26, 1969, B-2:1. Permanent boat dwellers in Mission Bay alleged to be dumping raw sewage into recreational waters.

San Diego Union, February 28, 1969, B-3:1. City Council yesterday passed an ordinance establishing open space and park districts.

San Diego Union, March 2, 1969, B-6:1-2. Dinner, July 16th, when San Diego honors 200th anniversary of its founding will honor memory of George W. Marston.

San Diego Union, March 3, 1969, B-3:5-7. Architect Richard G. Wheeler submitted plans to city officials of structure to replace the Food and Beverage Building.

San Diego Union, March 5, 1969, B-1:6-7. Special Mexican art exhibit in Museum of Man, by Tina Qualls.

San Diego Union, March 8, 1969, B-1:3-4. B-7:2-3. Tiny Broadwick parachuted at 1915 Exposition, by Jamie Bryson.

San Diego Union, March 10, 1969, B-1:1-2, B-4:7-8. Fiesta Island, a gem in the rough, by Dick Barnes

San Diego Union, March 11, 1969, B-1:2-4. Governor Reagan opens Mexican art exhibit.

San Diego Union, March 13, 1969, B-1:1-2. Wolves, jackals get home at San Diego Zoo.

San Diego Union, March 16, 1969, B-1:1-2. Now the blind can “see” Zoo, by Joe Stone.

San Diego Union, March 20, 1969, B-2:5. The House of Ireland will open the summer lawn programs in Balboa Park.

San Diego Union, March 21, 1969, B-1:2-5, B-4:2. Skyfari rides open at Zoo.

San Diego Union, March 24, 1969, B-1:2-3. Irish open park’s lawn programs.

San Diego Union, March 28, 1969, B-1:2-5. Three costly Siberian tigers join the Zoo, by Beverly Beyette.

San Diego Union, March 29, 1969, B-2:1. Balboa Bowl drum, bugle contest set.

San Diego Union, March 30, 1969, B-1:1-8, B-6:1-8. Architect’s design for Food and Beverage Building replacement.

San Diego Union, March 30, 1959, B-1:6-8. New park building provides open view, by Homer Clance.

San Diego Union, April 2, 1969, B-5:4. Descendants of pioneers ask action to make Calvary Cemetery in Mission Hills a public park.

San Diego Union, April 6, 1969, B-1:5. Science Fair will open Wednesday in Federal Building, Balboa Park.

San Diego Union, April 8, 1969, B-1:2-4, B-10:1. Gymnasium in Balboa Park turned into Spanish culture display, by Carol Ritch.

San Diego Union, April 10, 1969, B-1:4-5. City Council okays Plaza de Pantoja for USO building.

San Diego Union, April 10, 1969, B-1:7-8, B-5:1. Science stars at “Finest Science Fair”.

San Diego Union, April 10, 1969, B-15:1. Harry L. Dale prefers open space to new structures in Balboa Park.

San Diego Union, April 12, 1969, B-1:3-5. Two thousand see “Spanish swirl” fashions, films, flamenco, by Bob Masullo.

San Diego Union, April 13, 1969, B-1:2. Anaheim group wins drum, bugle event in Balboa Bowl.

San Diego Union, April 13, 1969, B-1:7-8, B-3:4. California owes existence to Spanish epic.

San Diego Union, April 13, 1969, B-6:5-7. The City Council has accepted a Japanese gate for Balboa Park as a memorial to the late mayor Charles C. Dail.

San Diego Union, April 14, 1969, B-1:7. Science Fair all packed up until next year.

San Diego Union, April 14, 1969, B-1:8. Spanish crew attends special mass.

San Diego Union, April 14, 1969, B-6:8. P. H. Stephenson criticizes trip for museum plane.

San Diego Union, April 16, 1969, B-10:8. Mrs. Catherine Steel defends replacing Food and Beverage Building in Balboa Park.

San Diego Union, April 17, 1969, B-3:2-3. 60,000 orchids going o display in Conference Building.

San Diego Union, April 18, 1969, B-1:2-4. Israel cottage in Balboa Park depicts ancient, new nation, by Tina Qualls.

San Diego Union, April 18, 1969, B-2:7. Spanish ship sails today for Cadiz.

San Diego Union, April 19, 1969, B-2:1. Zoo gorilla dies, second becomes ill, by Cliff Smith.

San Diego Union, April 21, 1969, B-1:2. Composer Morton Gould will be in San Diego on May 8 for the premiere of his new symphony, “Troubadour Music”, composed in honor of San Diego’s 200th anniversary.

San Diego Union, April 21, 1969, B-6:8. Waldo Waterman presents Aerospace Museum facts.

San Diego Union, April 22, 1969, B-1:8. Attendance to view “This Is Mexico” at Museum of Man was 21,532.

San Diego Union, April 23, 1969, B-1:6-7, B-3:2-3. City Manager Hahn reports grass areas, trees would be destroyed by new USO building.

San Diego Union, April 25, 1969, A-19:1-3. “Don Quixote” gives touch of Spain to 200th, by Donald Dierks.

San Diego Union, April 25, 1969, B-10:1. EDITORIAL: A Suitable Use . . . USO building in Pantoja Park.

San Diego Union, April 26, 1969, B-2:2-4. Fine Arts Society seen heading gallery advance.

San Diego Union, April 26, 1969, B-6:2. EDITORIAL: A Touch of Friendship . . . Spanish Week in Balboa Park.

San Diego Union, April 27, 1969, E-1:3-5, E-2:3-8. Six veterans of San Diego Shakespeare Festival in summer cast, by Welton Jones.

San Diego Union, April 28, 1969, B-1:6-7. Ground broken yesterday for San Diego Peace Memorial at San Diego Avenue and Twiggs Street in Old Town; dedication June 13.

San Diego Union, April 30, 1969, B-1:1, B-3:4-7. 200th faces $50,000 shortage; donations sought.

San Diego Union, May 2, 1969, B-1:5, B-4:1. Polish pageant in Balboa Park Saturday.

San Diego Union, May 4, 1969, B-1:1-8, B-4:2. $1.4 million new clinic at Naval Hospital aids families, by Homer Clance.

San Diego Union, May 4, 1969, B-19:1. Bonsai artist displays craft at park show.

San Diego Union, May 4, 1969, E-1:4-5, E-7:4. Mexican colonial art will go on display at Fine Arts Gallery Friday.

San Diego Union, May 8, 1969, B-1:3-5. “Lonesome Eagle” biplane waits for museum berth, by James Bryson.

San Diego Union, May 12, 1969, B-1:3-5. Follow an old bridle path for Balboa Park beauty.

San Diego Union, May 16, 1969, B-1:2-5, B-2:2-3. House of Norway to lead celebration of independence Sunday.

San Diego Union, May 19, 1969, B-3:3-5. Camping community set as Mission Bay attraction.

San Diego Union, May 28, 1969, B-1:8, B-5:1. Mission Bay park revision plan hailed.

San Diego Union, May 30, 1969, B-3:5. Sea World’s Skytower ride starting up.

San Diego Union, May 31, 1969, B-3:1. Danes plan program at Balboa Park Sunday.

San Diego Union, June 1, 1969, B-1:2-5, B-10:5. City plea needed to widen freeway in park, says Hahn; wants two additional lanes for the 2.5 mile section of freeway between I-5 and I-8; freeway presently has four lanes, two southbound and two northbound; State Division of Highways recommended widening of the freeway to eight lanes several years ago; Special Committee appointed by Mayor Curran endorsed widening to six lanes and asked State to review the proposal; State engineers said six lanes would not handle traffic demands and would eat up as much park land as widening to eight lanes.

San Diego Union, June 2, 1969, B-6:1-2. EDITORIAL: Park Freeway Alternate Urged.

San Diego Union, June 3, 1969, B-3:6-7. Underwater park operated by State Department of Parks and Recreation set for La Jolla.

San Diego Union, June 3, 1969, B-10:2. EDITORIAL: Reserved for Recreation . . . The value of Mission Bay can be measured in many ways, including the inestimable return in leisure, recreation and relaxation. Nothing should be permitted to interfere with the park’s major contribution toward these factors in our daily lives.

San Diego Union, June 4, 1969, B-4:5. Dedication ceremonies for $1.4 million outpatient clinic at Naval Hospital set for Saturday.

San Diego Union, June 5, 1969, B-1:2-4. Park Board criticizes architect William L. Pereira’s Mission Bay Plan revisions.

San Diego Union, June 5, 1969, B-3:3-4. South Africans praise Wild Animal Park.

San Diego Union, June 5, 1969, B-5:1. Mayor Curran told a news conference yesterday that the proposed $2.5 million cultural activities center to replace Balboa Park’s Food and Beverage Building will not be delayed to aid financing of new city budget.

San Diego Union, June 5, 1969, B-10:8. J. M. writes letter defending city park workers.

San Diego Union, June 6, 1969, B-1:2-5. Cottage of the Ukraine to celebrate January 22, 1918 proclamation of independence Sunday.

San Diego Union, June 8, 1969, B-1:7-8, B-5:1. Outpatient clinic dedicated at Naval Hospital yesterday.

San Diego Union, June 11, 1969, B-1:4-5. Globe Festival opens 20th year, by Tina Qualls.

San Diego Union, June 12, 1969, B-1:2-5, B-4:2. Cottage of the Philippines to present lawn program at House of Pacific Relations Sunday.

San Diego Union, June 13, 1969, B-3:3-4. Two kiwi birds to arrive in San Diego by air next week.

San Diego Union, June 14, 1969, B-3:2-3. Annual California Square Dance Convention opened last night at Community Concourse.

San Diego Union, June 14, 1969, B-4:6-8. “200th” medallion sale due.

San Diego Union, June 17, 1969, B-1:5. Park and Recreation Board Facilities Committee asked architect Pereira to expand his report updating the Master Plan for Mission Bay park.

San Diego Union, June 19, 1969, B-1:6, B-5:6. City Attorney Witt rules on building for park; says City can erect structure at another site.

San Diego Union, June 19,1969, B-1:7-8, B-3:7, Kiwis get $15,000 zoo pad, by Beverly Beyette.

San Diego Union, June 19, 1969, B-2:4. Park Board fights fund slash plan.

San Diego Union, June 19, 1969. B-2:8. Park grant for $1.2 million disclosed, by Lee Grant.

San Diego Union, June 20, 1969, B-1:8, B-4:6. Council gets Food and Beverage Building hassle; Ford Building site proposed, by Frank Exarhos.

San Diego Union, June 22, 1969, C-2:8. George W. Mahan, Jr. opposes widening of Cabrillo freeway.

San Diego Union, June 24, 1969, B-1:1. Nine organizations plan push for original building site, by John Stewart.

San Diego Union, June 25, 1969, B-1:4-5, B-7:6. Warren Beach, Fine Arts Gallery director, retires.

San Diego Union, June 25, 1969, B-3:4. Council grants $60,000 boost to 200th fund.

San Diego Union, June 25, 1969, B-8:8. Mrs. R. L. Canon opposes park building site change.

San Diego Union, June 26, 1969, A-18:1-3. Organist plays the reel thing in park, by Donald Dierks.

San Diego Union, June 26, 1969, B-1:2-3. Appeal for funds for Dail memorial.

San Diego Union, June 26, 1969, B-1:7-8. Baby walrus at Zoo thrives on cream.

San Diego Union, June 27, 1969, B-1:7-8. The City Council yesterday turned a cold shoulder to a proposal that the City seek another location for a building planned on the site of the Food and Beverage Building.

San Diego Union, June 27, 1969, B-10:1. EDITORIAL: Balboa Park Plans.

San Diego Union, June 28, 1969, B-6:7. Mrs. W. M. Brown favors new building site for Food and Beverage Building.

San Diego Union, June 29, 1969, B-10:1. Museum of Man depicts drama of bull ring.

San Diego Union, June 29, 1969, C-2:2. Starlight Opera and Old Globe Theater are cultural treasures.

San Diego Union, June 29, 1969, C-2:7. Mrs. Ella Nelson deplores building debate.

San Diego Union, June 29, 1969, C-2:7. Louis Valence would replace Botanical Building with replacement for Food and Beverage Building.

San Diego Union, June 30, 1969, B-6:7. Robert Wallace says Prado artistry should be saved.

San Diego Union, July 3, 1969, B-1:1. Mayor Curran said replacement for Food and Beverage Building will be constructed on site of the original.

San Diego Union, July 6, 1969, B-4:1-2. Flag program today in Balboa Park.

San Diego Union, July 7, 1969, B-1:2-6. “My Fair Lady” on Zoo’s Wegeforth stage.

San Diego Union, July 7, 1969, B-3:8. Honor paid Old Glory, state flags at Balboa Park.

San Diego Union, July 9, 1969, B-1:1-2. City okays transfer of Belmont Park.

San Diego Union, July 10 1969, B-1:3-6. Starlight opens at Zoo.

San Diego Union, July 11, 1969, B-1:1-8. George W. Marston created beauty in San Diego.

San Diego Union, July 11, 1969, B-2:8. Council okays $75,000 grant to 200th.

San Diego Union, July 11, 1969, B-6:4-5. Premiere of “My Fair Cousin Josefa” by Robert Austin at Zoo bowl slated for August 6-16.

San Diego Union, July 13, 1969, A-18:2-4. 16th annual San Diego County Art Mart held at corner of 6th Avenue and Laurel Street in Balboa Park yesterday.

San Diego Union, July 19, 1969, B-1:5-6. Cottage of Italy slates program; first since joining the House of Pacific Relations this year.

San Diego Union, July 20, 1969, B-1:2-4. Huicholes right at home in Museum of Man.

San Diego Union, July 21, 1969, A-1:1-8. Neil Armstrong takes first step on moon.

San Diego Union, July 27, 1969, B-1:6, B-7:1-2. Full program due at San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge next Saturday.

San Diego Union, July 30, 1969, B-1:1-2, B-8:2. Mission Bay boat living ban due.

San Diego Union, July 30, 1969, B-1:4, B-8:2. State okays building of fence at Old Town.

San Diego Union, August 16, 1969, B-2:1. Park Board okays Islandia high-rise.

San Diego Union, August 16, 1969, B-2:2-4. Polish celebration tomorrow in Balboa Park.

San Diego Union, August 17, 1969, B-6:4. City Council authorized the use of park property for another year by eleven San Diego clubs.

San Diego Union, August 17, 1969, C-2:7. Meyers Jacobsen wants Aerospace Museum in Ford Building.

San Diego Union, August 18, 1969, B-1:5-7. Polish food, festivities in Balboa Park.

San Diego Union, August 23, 1969, B-3:1-3. Singing, dancing to mark Cottage of Hungary event.

San Diego Union, August 25, 1969, A-10:3. Rock concerts by Taj Mahal stars in Balboa Park Bowl Saturday night.

San Diego Union, August 25, 1969, B-3:6-8. Cottage of Hungary honors Saint Stephen anniversary.

San Diego Union, September 1, 1969, B-1:3-4. Philippine Fiesta planned in park Sunday.

San Diego Union, September 2, 1969, B-1:5. Naval Hospital will dedicate 360-man Hospital Corps quarters today.

San Diego Union, September 4, 1969, B-1:2-3, B-3:1. Anderson Borthwick, president of San Diego Zoological Society, addressed 52nd annual meeting in Wegeforth Bowl last night.

San Diego Union, September 8, 1969, B-1:5-6, B-6:1. Casa de Portugal displays heritage.

San Diego Union, September 8, 1969, B-2:2-5. Philippine fete honors 200th.

San Diego Union, September 10, 1969, B-1:7-8. Henry G. Gardiner to head Fine Arts Gallery.

San Diego Union, September 13, 1969, B-1:6-7, B-3:3. Rivalry between San Diego and Los Angeles Zoos, by Homer Clance.

San Diego Union, September 17, 1969, B-1:5. City Council okays Food and Beverage Building decor work.

San Diego Union, September 18, 1969, B-2:3. The City Council has given the San Diego Zoological Society a site in Balboa Park to continue a study of reproduction in small monkeys.

San Diego Union, September 20, 1969, B-1:2-3, B-2:7. Portuguese land for 200th.

San Diego Union, September 20, 1969, B-2:2-3. Cottage of Japan slates park program.

San Diego Union, September 22, 1969, B-1:6, B-4:2. After nearly four years in the post, Dr. Richard P. Phillips yesterday resigned as Director of the San Diego Natural History Museum.

San Diego Union, September 22, 1969, B-1:7-8, B-4:3. Japan House gives peak at Orient.

San Diego Union, September 23, 1969, B-1:7-8, B-5:1-3. Military slashes may cost San Diego $100 million.

San Diego Union, September 24, 1969, B-2:2-3. Top Portuguese envoys due.

San Diego Union, September 24, 1969, B-3:1. City Manager Hahn issues report listing number of groups using city recreation department facilities.

San Diego Union, September 26, 1969, B-2:1. City Council okays Islandia Hotel addition.

San Diego Union, September 26, 1969, B-2:5. City pool at Kearny Mesa Park will be dedicated tomorrow.

San Diego Union, October 2, 1969, B-1:1. Head-on crash in northbound lane of US 395, north of Quince St., kills coed, 18.

San Diego Union, October 6, 1969, B-1:4-5. Chinese observed Independence Day at House of Pacific Relations yesterday.

San Diego Union, October 7, 1969, B-1:6-7. Zoo observes its Founders’ Day, by Beverly Beyette.

San Diego Union, October 8, 1969, B-1:6. Cabrillo Bridge is going to have $19,000 face lift to repair ravages of San Diego’s salt air.

San Diego Union, October 9, 1969, B-1:1-2, B-3:8. Zoo visitors find elephant choosy, by Beverly Beyette.

San Diego Union, October 13, 1969, B-3:3. Czech cottage marks founding of republic at House of Pacific Relations.

San Diego Union, October 15, 1969, B-2:7. Designer William Noonan announced that plans and specifications for blue and white signs to be installed throughout Balboa Park will be completed next week.

San Diego Union, October 16, 1969, B-1:1, B-4:4-. Architect group, Park Board ask de-emphasis on commercialization of Mission Bay., by Bill Long.

San Diego Union, October 18, 1969, B-1:6-8. Copter service will sue City over Mission Bay ban.

San Diego Union, October 18, 1969, B-6:2. EDITORIAL: Save Torrey Pines.

San Diego Union, October 20, 1969, B-1:5-6. San Diego’s observance of United Nations’ Week began yesterday at House of Pacific Relations.

San Diego Union, October 21, 1969, B-1:5-6, B-3:4. Naval Hospital has tissue bank, by Cliff Smith.

San Diego Union, October 28, 1969, B-2:7-8. Culture center rites at park will be festive; turning of first earth will be November 9.

San Diego Union, October 31, 1969, B-1:1-2. Fiesta extended to end of year.

San Diego Union, October 31, 1969, B-1:4-6. Four exotic kangaroos join “Who’s Zoo”.

San Diego Union, October 31, 1969, B-9:4-5. Square dance unit will open “Fiesta” tonight in Balboa Park.

San Diego Union, November 5, 1969, B-1:6-7. Dream comes true in park building groundbreaking Sunday.

San Diego Union, November 5, 1969, B-12:4. Two plays end runs Sunday in Balboa Park.

San Diego Union, November 6, 1969, A-12:2-3. D. R. Young, Old Globe founder, dies.

San Diego Union, November 6, 1969, B-1:2-3. Spain in tribute to 200th leaders.

San Diego Union, November 6, 1969, B-1:4. Torrey Pines golf project recommended.

San Diego Union, November 9, 1969, B-1:2-5, B-6:1-3. Groundbreaking today for new park building, by Beverly Beyette.

San Diego Union, November 9, 1969, G-8:1. City planning park project near San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge.

San Diego Union, November 10, 1969, B-1:7-8, B-7:3. 500 watch groundbreaking ceremony for structure and Food and Beverage Building site.

San Diego Union, November 18, 1969, B-3:2-3. Marcy Park plan in University City area again endorsed.

San Diego Union, November 20, 1969, B-9:5-7. Park Board backs study of Ford Building renovation.

San Diego Union, November 20, 1969, F-1:6-7. Mission Bay use plan criticized.

San Diego Union, November 23, 1969, B-5:3. Park and Recreation Board okays Sea World’s expansion plans.

San Diego Union, November 25, 1969, B-6:1. EDITORIAL: New Park Plan Needed . . . The so-called Bartholomew Plan adopted by the City of San Diego in 1961 was to have provided an orderly blueprint for developing Balboa Park; some of its provisions have been followed, but developments in the intervening years have made the plan a questionable guide for further design and construction of park facilities.

San Diego Union, November 27, 1969, B-1:7-8, B-4:7-8. A specific definition of “open space” in state legislation condemning land for urban development was urged yesterday.

San Diego Union, November 27, 1969, B-2:1. The San Diego Zoo’s Board of Trustees has named the zoological preserve near Escondido the San Diego Wild Animal Park.

San Diego Union, November 28, 1969, B-1:5. Yule season officially opens today; Marines from Marine Corps Recruit Depot will help put up Community Christmas Tree in front of the Organ Pavilion this a.m.

San Diego Union, November 30, 1969, B-4:1-2. Mexican display in Museum of Man will close December 28.

San Diego Union, December 2, 1969, B-3:4. Members of Southern Area Committee of the Park and Recreation Board expressed disapproval of Pereira study for the development of Mission Bay last night.

San Diego Union, December 7, 1969, B-1:1. Balboa Park Yule program today; lights will be turned on along Christmas Tree Lane.

San Diego Union, December 8, 1969, B-1:7-8. Balboa Park “turned on” for holiday; 8,000 lights used.

San Diego Union, December 12, 1969, B-2. Mrs. Frank Evenson, chairman of the Committee of 100, has asked the City Council to approve her group’s placement of a bronze plaque bearing names of 1968 and 1969 councilmen on the planned activities building in Balboa Park.

San Diego Union, December 14, 1969, B-1:1-3, E-7:1-8. Henry C. Gardner, new director of Fine Arts Gallery, explores new paths for gallery.

San Diego Union, December 14, 1969, G-4. San Diego Indian culture exhibit opens today at Museum of Man.

San Diego Union, December 16, 1969, B-1:4. Council agenda includes Ford Building plans.

San Diego Union, December 16, 1969, B-3:4-5. City reviews 200th finances.

Minutes of Park and Recreation Board, December 17, 1969.

Balboa Park Activities Building – Advertising.

Miss des Granges reported that this project is now ready to be advertised for bids for the actual construction of the building. Mr. Cole and Mr. Wheeler, architects, presented the final plot plans and a perspective drawing of the building and pointed out that the north section of the facility has been placed as far north as possible, and that the whole complex had been placed the maximum possible distance east from the lily pond. The stated that the front arcade along El Prado has been placed exactly on the same line as the previous arcade. Miss des Granges mentioned that both the Facilities Committee and the Balboa Park Committee has previously approved these plans, subject to the two changes as presented to the Board on this date.

Old Globe Theater Mall.

With the unanimous consent of the Board, this matter was taken out of order. Mr. Victor Wulff, architect, appeared to present the final plans for the courtyard area in front of the Old Globe Theater in Balboa Park. He stated that the previous plans had included balustrades surrounding the courtyard area, but that after numerous meetings with Old Globe representatives, the Balboa Park Committee and the Facilities Committee, the final plans as presented to the Board on this date, were recommended. The plans, as presented, depict a courtyard area surrounded by raised planter boxes and shallow steps leading down into the courtyard.

The Director reported that both the Balboa Park Committee and the Facilities Committee had approved these final plans. Mr. Bowen stated that the Balboa Park Committee had discussed the desirability of placing a fountain in the pool in the center of the courtyard. Miss des Granges mentioned that funds are not available at this time for the inclusion of a fountain, but that it might be an appropriate addition if and when funds are available.

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