During my visit to Fiesta del Sol in Solana Beach last weekend, I walked around the area of Lomas Santa Fe Drive, South Cedros Avenue and Highway 101 searching for cool sights.
I found some colorful art and images of local history which I’ll now share!
Nearby Fletcher Cove was named after “Colonel” Ed Fletcher, who developed Solana Beach and contributed in the early 20th century to the history of San Diego. As businessman and politician, he was the driving force behind many important accomplishments. He created Lake Hodges and other area reservoirs; he built the plank road through the desert that connected San Diego to Yuma, Arizona; he helped save Balboa Park’s temporary buildings from the 1915 Panama-California Exposition from destruction; he raised money to purchase land for the Naval Training Station on Point Loma; he also acquired a statue of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo that was a gift to California from Portugal–an iconic sculpture that now stands at Cabrillo National Monument overlooking San Diego Bay.
A fascinating electrical box at the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Plaza Street contains photos of Solana Beach’s origin and early history.
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I realize that the ‘old days’ are never quite what they were cracked up to be, Richard, but I can’t help but feel a touch of nostalgia when I see old photos. Highway 101 and Route 66 photos will do it for me every time. –Curt
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Those “old days” somehow appear more simple and happy, even if life back then was just as complex and difficult. I suppose a few generations from now, people will look back at the present time with a similar feeling!
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Suspect you are right, Richard. Hard to imagine, huh? 🙂
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