The Way We Were in San Diego

by Richard W. Crawford

San Diego, known for its perfect weather, naval ties and landmarks like the San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park, has a history as incredible as its stunning shoreline. In this collection of articles from his San Diego Union-Tribune column "The Way We Were," Richard W. Crawford recounts stories from the city's early history that once splashed across the headlines. Read about Ruth Alexander's aviation feats, the water pipeline carved from Humboldt County redwoods, the jailbreak of a man facing ten years in San Quentin for cow theft, a visit from escape artist Harry Houdini and the Purity League's closure of the Stingaree red-light district. These stories highlight San Diego's progress from a humble frontier port to the stylish city it is today.

163 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 27, 2011

Reviews

[Rick Barnett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Crawford invites the reader along on a scenic jog through San Diego's remarkable and often curious history. Always entertaining, these collected essays charm, amuse, surprise and educate. From Seabiscuit to Houdini to the red-light district, San Diego's rich and sometimes lurid history is captured by the author's sharply focused eye. "The Way We Were in San Diego" is a panorama that reaches back to the city's frontier origins and stretches across the canvas to its bustling and modern present. This is a MUST READ!

[Kris · Rating 4 out of 5]

History of San Diego means I'm gonna love it. I just want more.