“The Girl From 7th Avenue” premieres in La Jolla with Pat Cleveland in attendance
Pat Cleveland, now the focus of the documentary “The Girl from 7th Avenue,” is one of the first Black super models who received prominence as both a runway and print model. Starting her career in the mid-’60s, she has been photographed by renowned photographers such as Norman Parkinson, Richard Aved
10 Best San Diego Speakeasies With a Great Ambiance
Did you know that the term “speakeasy” is believed to have originated from patrons having to whisper because they were in an illegal bar?These establishments came into prominence in the U.S. during the Prohibition era starting in 1920. The government mandated that liquor was illegal, but creative pe
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
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