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.