Amazing transformation coming to Balboa Park!

An amazing transformation is coming soon to Balboa Park!

Hopefully by Thanksgiving, definitely in time for December Nights I’m told, the front entrance of the Municipal Gymnasium will be radically altered. The historic building will more closely resemble how it appeared when it debuted in 1935 as the Palace of Electricity and Varied Industries during the California Pacific International Exhibition!

A construction fence in front of the Municipal Gymnasium was put up recently. Today I spotted workers atop the building’s marquee preparing the structure for its monumental transformation!

What will this amazing change look like when completed?

Click here and here to enjoy a preview, and learn more!

UPDATE!

A week later, I noticed the following changes. First, a descriptive sign appeared on the construction fence…

Municipal Gym Façade Restoration sign includes historical photo.

Second, markings have been made above the building’s marquee, in the space where the large bronze mural will be mounted…

ANOTHER UPDATE!

And a few days later…

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Richard Schulte

Downtown San Diego has been my home for many years. My online activities reflect my love for writing, blogging, walking and photography.

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