Mission Bay, 1999

 

Cover Photo: Mission Bay, 1999

Glenn A. Rick Bridge

Page 26. Glenn A. Rick Bridge, Mission Bay. Named by resolution of the city council. November 19, 1979. San Diego History Center Photo.

bridge between Ocean Beach and Mission Beach

Page 29. In the early 1950s, a bridge was built over the San Diego River floodway between Ocean Beach and Mission Beach. San Diego History Center Photo.

Fiesta Bahia in 1949

Page 31. The floating musical barge was part of Fiesta Bahia in 1949. San Diego History Center Photo.

Fiesta Bahia

Page 32. In 1949, the “Fiesta Bahia” demonstrated some of the possible uses of Mission Bay. San Diego History Center Photo.

view of Pt. Loma in 1942

Page 33. This view of Pt. Loma in 1942, as seen from Pacific Beach, shows the un-developed nature of the future park. Note the barrage balloons on the horizon at left. San Diego History Center Photo.

Early jetty work was in progress in 1948

Page 34. Early jetty work was in progress in 1948. San Diego History Center Photo.

Mission Bay sailing and canoeing in 1926

Page 34. Mission Bay sailing and canoeing in 1926. San Diego History Center Photo.

Mission Bay Causeway

Page 35. The Mission Bay Causeway was constructed in 1929. San Diego History Center Photo.

Glenn A. Rick

Page 36. Glenn A. Rick

George W. Marston (center) and city planner John Nolen

Page 36. George W. Marston (center) and city planner John Nolen (right) were early advocates for the development of Mission Bay. This 1907 photograph also shows Ed Fletcher, a prominent developer. San Diego History Center Photo.

Mission Bay streetcar

Page 37. Mission Bay streetcar at West Point Loma Blvd. line to Mission Beach. Circa 1940s. San Diego History Center Photo.