Producer Peter Hamlin and historian Clare Crane discuss with their guests the growth of San Diego from the beginning of the American period until the 1880s, emphasizing the increase in ethnic diversity and economic activity, of which Louis Rose was an important symbol.

Norton Stern discusses the life and character of Louis Rose, and comments on the significance of his business ventures.
Henry Schwartz describes Rose's real estate developments in San Diego, his leadership in the Jewish community, and the plans to move Temple Beth Israel (San Diego's oldest Jewish synagogue) to Heritage Park for use as a community center.
Sylvia Arden discusses the diary of Victoria Jacobs, which she edited, and the ways in which it illustrates life in San Diego in the 1850's.
Roy Cook comments on the impact of urbanization on rural values, and establishment of Indian reservations in the County.
Troy Jordan talks about plans to interpret multi-ethnic history in Old Town State Park, including a proposal to reconstruct the Light-Freeman Saloon, owned and operated by black Americans during the Mexican era.
Dick Yale discusses the importance of newspapers in historical research, and describes the old San Diego Herald and some of the humorous articles written for it by Lt. George Horatio Derby.

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