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The San Diego public needs to see these photos – taken 100 years ago in January 1916 during the Great Floods of the Rainmaker. (Most of these photos are from the San Diego Historical Society.)
Caption: Remains of concrete bridge … Old Town – General View of Flood at Old Town, Jan 28, 1916.
Mission Valley
13th and M Streets in San Diego.
Near Old Town.
Sweet Water Dam broke.
Crossing Mission Valley.
April 14, 2021 at 12:56 am on Push to Create Mini-Park at Del Monte OverlookI just performed cpr on a homeless person. Broke his ribs trying to keep him alive. I'm c19 vac but I tried to breath his... April 14, 2021 at 12:48 am on Push to Create Mini-Park at Del Monte OverlookMr. Gormle. Can you possibly complain any more? I just had a heart attack at 34 years old and it has given me a completely...
April 13, 2021 at 10:58 pm on Unless There’s a Miracle, the Ocean Beach Pier Is HistoryPrediction: the city will use this as an opportunity to redevelop the ob shoreline April 13, 2021 at 10:56 pm on Push to Create Mini-Park at Del Monte OverlookYay we could walk in circles all day!! 
April 13, 2021 at 9:42 pm on Unless There’s a Miracle, the Ocean Beach Pier Is HistoryJudging by the deteriorating state of the infrastructure south of the pier, to the tide pools and Santa Cruz beach, the city has a history...
April 13, 2021 at 8:53 pm on Unless There’s a Miracle, the Ocean Beach Pier Is HistoryEveryone loves the OB Pier, excepting Former Mayor Kevin Faulconer and present Council representative Jen Campbell who have kept its deterioration a closely-held secret. I...
April 13, 2021 at 7:34 pm on Unless There’s a Miracle, the Ocean Beach Pier Is HistoryHere is a link that should work to get the report. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/9ogees78uygtneq/AADPq9QqZJwPBOGP7DT0wQlKa?dl=0 April 13, 2021 at 7:32 pm on Unless There’s a Miracle, the Ocean Beach Pier Is HistoryThat is exactly true, the pier does serve the whole city. I have always made the pier part of my weekly runs and it is...
April 13, 2021 at 7:30 pm on Unless There’s a Miracle, the Ocean Beach Pier Is HistoryI’d like a copy of the report also. Thank you! April 13, 2021 at 7:27 pm on Unless There’s a Miracle, the Ocean Beach Pier Is HistoryI agree with you, David, replacement is the smartest option. With the advances in materials and construction techniques, I'm sure a pier with an even...
April 13, 2021 at 7:19 pm on Unless There’s a Miracle, the Ocean Beach Pier Is HistoryHow about we named a delicious beer after the pier and the proceeds to to fixing the pier. I wonder how much $$ could be...
April 13, 2021 at 6:54 pm on Unless There’s a Miracle, the Ocean Beach Pier Is HistoryFrank That actually not a bad idea. The pier serves the whole area of San Diego. I remember my parents talking about it it in... April 13, 2021 at 6:44 pm on Unless There’s a Miracle, the Ocean Beach Pier Is HistoryI would disagree the city does care about the pier and more than that the business the pier creates. It is a major draw to...
April 13, 2021 at 6:36 pm on Unless There’s a Miracle, the Ocean Beach Pier Is HistoryAs an active professional civil and structural engineer with extensive experience in marine construction, I wholeheartedly agree with your comments. It is a well written... April 13, 2021 at 6:17 pm on Unless There’s a Miracle, the Ocean Beach Pier Is HistoryGreat to hear from the Gilhoolys! I emailed a link to the email I have for you, let me know if you get it. 
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Cool pics!
Always love these historical posts, regardless of era…
Gets us ready for the next wave of El Nino storms.