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San Diego Memories: A Photographic History of the 1800s through the 1930s

Hardcover book, 176 pages

Rated 5.0 out of 5, 7 reviews
$31.45 Regular price $44.95
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About the book

Looking east on Broadway at 2nd Avenue. U.S. Grant Hotel is pictured in the center of the frame. San Diego History Center (#Sensor 8-240)

The San Diego Union-Tribune, in partnership with San Diego History Center, is pleased to present this hardcover coffee-table book, "San Diego Memories: A Photographic History of the 1800s through the 1930s."

This heirloom-quality, 176-page book features a glimpse of life in and around Greater San Diego in stunning historic photos from the archives of the San Diego History Center, as well as never-before-published submissions from our readers.

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The Acme Social Club aboard The Grant in 1917. The African-American group was celebrating the seventeenth birthday of Gathern Perry. San Diego History Center (#6227)
The book

A hardcover coffee-table book

Format
Hardcover
Pages
176
Size
11.375 × 9.75 in
Printing
Fine-art ink on heavy art paper
Printed in
North America
Ships
Now, direct from the publisher
Publisher
Pediment Publishing
ISBN
9781597258128
Made to be kept

Built like something you’ll hand down

A 120-point case board, thicker than most hardcovers. Fine-art ink for a wide tonal range in every photograph. Heavy art paper meant to last for generations, and binding that never lets a page go. Printed entirely in North America, and checked before it ships.

We are Pediment Publishing, an independent publisher of premium books and wall art. We have been wowing millions of customers for more than 25 years, and we are rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau.

Tent City with Hotel del Coronado in the distance, circa 1904. It featured a grocery store, soda fountain, theater, police department, and a daily newspaper. The Coronado Shores condo towers occupy the site today. San Diego History Center (#858)
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Customer Reviews

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Eddie

Great book as always from Pediment.

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Margaret M. (San Diego, California)
Great gift! Great coffee table book!

Great book for San Diego history lovers! Magnificent coffee table book! Have ordered 4 books, received 3 & waiting for 4th book to publish! As books become available will definitely purchase! These books make awesome gifts!

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Josephine C. (San Diego, California)

Enjoyng all 4 books.

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Alex P. (San Diego, California)
Wonderful glimpse of local history

As a San Diego native and a fan of history in general, this was a great book! It's amazing to get an intimate glimpse into the past and see the sights of my city as they were a 100 years ago.

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Susan W. (San Diego, California)

Great gift for a history buff.

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Sue G. (San Diego, California)
San Diego Memories: A Photographic History of the 1800s through the 1930s

I enjoyed the book and the pictures very much.

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Lou W. (Pocatello, Idaho)
San Diego

Excellent

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Questions

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What does shipping cost?

Our most economical shipping is $7.95, and U.S. orders of $100 or more ship free.

Our most economical shipping is $7.95, and you can buy up to 10 copies and still pay just $7.95 in total.

What if I don’t like the book?

Return it within 30 days for a full refund. Every book is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.

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