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Historic Places with Elsa Sevilla: California's History

San Diego's Historic Places

San Diego's Historic Places is an Emmy-Nominated and Award-Winning documentary series hosted by journalist Elsa Sevilla. Elsa connects viewers to the region's past as she explores historic sites, museums, cemeteries and parks and chats with local experts on the various people who lived there.

Historic Haunts

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The most popular haunted historic sites in all of San Diego. (25m 46s)

Lost Treasures

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Learn about the lost historic treasures throughout the county. (26m 16s)

The Military

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Explore the early military beginnings in San Diego. (25m 46s)

Historic Train Depots

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We look at historic train depots throughout the county; from downtown to National City. (25m 45s)

The Best of SDHP

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Our favorite segments of the past years. (26m 17s)

Best of San Diego's Historic Places II

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Best of San Diego's Historic Places (26m 47s)

Old Town Mexican Period

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The Mexican Families of Old Town's early years. (26m 46s)

Historic Churches

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Historic churches from around the county, from Old Adobe Chapel to Mission Basilica. (25m 49s)

Historic Firehouses

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See the oldest fire stations in San Diego and learn the history of the SD Fire Department. (26m 16s)

Historic Theaters

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A look at some of San Diego's historic and most beloved theaters. (27m 5s)

Endangered Historic Sites in San Diego

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Learn about some of San Diego's most endangered historic sites. (26m 24s)

San Diego Victorian Houses

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Visit some beautiful Victorian Houses located in San Diego. (25m 47s)

Hotel del Coronado

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Explore the history of the beautiful, 5-star Hotel Del Coronado. (25m 45s)

Asian Americans

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The history of Asian Americans in San Diego. (25m 45s)

Historic Hotels

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Walk into a historic hotel in Downtown San Diego and time stands still. (25m 47s)

Memorable Women in San Diego History

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Highlighting San Diego's most influential and memorable women. (26m 46s)

Golden Hill

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A look at the wonderful homes in Golden Hill, one of San Diego's historic communities. (26m 25s)

Naval Aviation History

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Naval aviation celebrates 100 years, see how San Diego influenced it. (25m 46s)

Black Pioneers

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Find out the names of the first Black Pioneers that settled in San Diego. (25m 45s)

Heritage Park Victorians

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The renovation of San Diego's Heritage Park. (26m 32s)

Circus and Amusement Parks

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The history of the circus and other amusement parks in San Diego. (25m 46s)

Hispanic Heritage

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We visit the first Hispanic families in San Diego. (25m 47s)

Street Cars

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The history of the electric car in San Diego. (25m 46s)

7th Ave

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The history of 7th avenue near Balboa Park. (25m 47s)

National City Victorians

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National City has the largest number of beautiful Victorian buildings in the county. (25m 46s)

California Ranchos

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Uncover some of San Diego's Haciendas history. (25m 45s)

History Center Hidden Treasures

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Go behind the scenes and into the vaults at the San Diego History Center with Elsa Sevilla (26m 46s)

Logan Heights

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Host Elsa Sevilla takes a look at Logan Heights, home to a semi-pro baseball team and more (26m 49s)

History of MCRD San Diego

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Host Elsa Sevilla takes a look at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot near Pacific Highway. (26m 46s)

Traditional Dishes

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Traditional Dishes is about meals & recipes that have been handed down through generations (26m 46s)

County Administration Building

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The San Diego County Administration Building is a magnificent historical site. (26m 47s)

San Diego State University

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Find out how San Diego State University has evolved through the past century. (26m 46s)

The Best of Historic Places II

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We look back at our favorite highlights of San Diego Historic Places. (26m 47s)

Point Loma Nazarene University

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Host Elsa Sevilla explores the history of Point Loma Nazarene University from 1901-1925. (26m 47s)

Lowrider Legends

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"Lowrider Legends" is a new San Diego automobile museum exhibit. (26m 45s)

Century Old Sites

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There are historic buildings, bridges, sites and organizations turning 100-years old. (26m 48s)

Maritime History

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The maritime history of San Diego dates back hundreds of years. (26m 46s)

Julian

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Find out how the historic town of Julian was founded after the U.S. Civil War. (26m 48s)

Balboa Park

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Enjoy a tour of San Diego's beautiful and historic Balboa Park. (26m 46s)

World War II

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Look at what San Diego was like during WWII and the role it played in the war effort. (26m 46s)

Mid Century Modern

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We look at homes in San Diego of the mid-century modern era. (26m 46s)

Restaurants

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Historic restaurants and the stories their owners have to tell. (26m 45s)

Cemeteries

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Explore some of the oldest, historic cemeteries that date back hundreds of years. (26m 46s)

San Diego Pioneers

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A look at San Diego's pioneers, and the impact they had in the region. (26m 46s)

Memorable Women in San Diego History

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The women who helped shape San Diego. (25m 46s)

Butterfield Stage Coach

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Travel the original stagecoach route that brought pioneers to the county. (25m 47s)

The Californios

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A look at the history of the Californios, and the lands they owned. (26m 23s)

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