The Dalton Building: From brothel to boots
Gaslamp LandmarksThe original three-story, reinforced concrete with brick facade structure built in 1911 was a far cry from the well preserved art nouveau edifice now gracing 5th Avenue. It was built as a utilitarian structure to house retail shops and a hotel – no frills.As with all things from San
At 78 years old, Hob Nob Hill is new again
One of San Diego’s oldest and most cherished restaurants has been reborn. If you haven’t set foot into Hob Nob Hill since Covid reared its menacing head in early 2020, you’re in for a pleasant surprise.The restaurant, which doubles as a bakery, was given one of the most careful facelifts I’ve seen p
Letter to the editor: August 2022
Let me begin by quoting Union-Tribune writer David Garrick. In his recent article dated July 21, Garrick writes: “San Diego will expand city efforts to spur construction of housing for middle-income residents with a new wave of reforms –including softer rules for removing historic structures, comply
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