San Diego Convention Center Time Capsule

Pictures taken 26 December 2008

This is a plaque found a little to the east of the San Diego Convention center near the intersection of Park Blvd, and Harbor Dr. It bears the following text:

In November 1999, the San Diego Convention Center Corporation and Turner Construction celebrated the Convention Center's 10th Anniversary. They were joined by 5th graders from Logan and Perkins Elementary Schools.

This plaque marks the time capsule, buried here, that was created by the 5th grade students with assistance from Convention Center Staff. Contained within the capsule are objects and memorabilia representative of the year 1999.

Ernest W. Hahn

Photo Taken 11 September 2001

This plaque is dedicated to Ernest W. Hawn.   It is located in Horton Plaza in San Diego.  The text reads as follows:

Ernest W. Hahn was a visionary civic and business leader whose courage and determination helped ehape the face of downtown San Diego  One of the founding fathers of the shopping center industry, over his 50-year career Mr. Hahn left his indelible mark on dozens of communites nationwide, but perhps no community has benefited more than San Diego Where he develped Fashion Valley, Horton Plaza, University Towne Centre (UTC) and Parkway Plaza. Mr. Hahn's proudest achievement, and his greatest legazy, is Hoton Plaza  This world-renouned retail destination was the catalyst for downtwon San Diego's dramatic rebirth and stands as a testament to Mr. Hahn's creative genius and unwavering belief in the potential of this city.

The plaque is part of something called the Horton Walk and includes statues of Pete Wilson, Horton, and of Mr. Hahn.

Horton House

Taken on 21 September 2008

This plaque is found east corner of the Horton House at 333 G Street, San Diego, CA 92101.  The plaque reads as follows.

Dedicated to the Glory of God and the Service of Humanity

Founded by

SAN DIEGO INTERFAITH

HOUSING FOUNDATION

Participating Churches

African Methodist Episcopal Church

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)

Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego

United Church of Christ

United Methodist Church

United Presbyterian Church

Unitarian Societies

Horton House provides low income housing for seniors.  The phone numbe for Horton House is (619) 239-5171.  It is centrally located downtown, a block from Ralph's grocery story.  The 120 and 3 lines of the MTS stop on the 4th Avenue side of the building.