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  • John and Jane Adams Postcard Collection

Back of postcard of Horton Hotel and Plaza

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Back of picture postcard of Horton Hotel and Plaza, San Diego, around 1870
1979
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San Diego Historical Society
Title Insurance & Trust, San Diego
This is the back of the postcard showing the Horton House hotel and plaza around 1870. It is an invitation to an autograph party for Elizabeth C. MacPhail in honor of a new edition of her book on the history of San Diego
San Diego Historical Society; San Diego; Elizabeth C. MacPhail; San Diego history books
California - San Diego
  • John and Jane Adams Postcard Collection
MS-0008
English
San Diego Historical Society
Postcard
3.5 inches x 5.5 inches
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PC-000-792A
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San Diego Historical Society
San Diego, CA
San Diego's now demolished Horton House, was at one time known as "the finest hotel south of San Francisco." It opened on October 10, 1870.

The San Diego Historical Society cordially invites you to a Champagne Reception and Autograph Party honoring Elizabeth C. MacPhail on the publication of her book
The Story of New San Diego
And of its Founder Alonzo E. Horton
Second Edition, Revised
Sunday, November 11, 4:00-6:00 P.M.[handwritten], 1979
Villa Montezuma, 1925 K Street

Photo courtesy of Title Insurance & Trust, San Diego

[in address panel, reproductive process unknown]
Dr. & Mrs. John Adams
4131 Marlborough
San Diego, CA 92105
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