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Wealth
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ALICE'
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LA CASA DE
MACHADO Y STEWERT KITCHEN
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1821 - 1872
"Many writer's of this period in California history bear testimony to
the great generosity and hospitality shown by the Californians to
stranger and friend alike. From the earliest days when fortunes were
meager, to the more affluent days of the great ranchos, Californians
offered their guests every comfort with true Castilian courtesy."
Lucile K. Czarnowski
The
spirit of this hospitality is still alive in Alice Nodes. Alice
demonstrates early California cooking at the La Casa de Machado y
Stewart house 19th century kitchen
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Alice demonstrates
the preparation of early California dishes |
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ALICE
DEMONSTRATING 19th CENTURY FOOD PREPARATION
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TAKE PART IN A
19th SOCIAL EVENT
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SOCIALIZE WITH
OLD TOWN PUEBLO TOWNSFOLK
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TOUR
GUIDES |
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Estelle
Lauer our lead guide
waiting for a Tour
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Re-live
the history of Old Town San Diego, early California, and the
people that called the pueblo San Diego their home.
Group
tours of this beautiful early California Pueblo can be scheduled.
CLICK
HERE
For additional tour information |
A Tour
Brief by Bob Wohl
Our Historic Sites Manager
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Estelle
and the kids on tour
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Meet the
youngest Tour Guide and active docent in the southern California area
Joshua Monoz
aka
Aurtro Bandini
grandson of Juan Bandini
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Estelle's Tour Brief
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The
Dancing Docents
of
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park |
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Performing dances from California's 1800s, and recreating the Fiestas,
Fandangos, and celebrations that you would have seen had you lived in
California from 1821 to 1872. |
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THE OLD TOWN SAN DIEGO
BOOSTER STORE |
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Meet Pat
Shook
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Our BOOT
Store Proprietor
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Souvenirs, Books and articles crafted as they were in California's
1800s. Money collected for the purchase price of items in the store is
used by the Boosters of Old Town (BOOT) to support Old Town San Diego
State Historic Park projects. |
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OLD
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You may
also see Gary as the visiting gun dealer. Ask him some questions about
his antique weapons he will have on display. |
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Don't be
surprised if you see this prospector (Gary Turton) and his trusty
companion during your visit to old town. |
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Mrs.
Sarah Robinson and Squire Louis Rose
AKA
June and Harry Goldenberg |
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Mrs.
Robinson and Squire Rose at the piano.
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In Old
Town San Diego in the years between 1821 and 1872 there was no
electricity and many of the gadgets we enjoy today didn't exist. What
did the people of this southern California Pueblo do to entertain
themselves?
Ask Mr
Rose and Mrs Robinson - the answer is interesting and entertaining. |
Ask
about the Limberjack
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Mrs.
Robinson and Squire Rose and the kids
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Transportation for my lady
See Beverly Durcan and her latest 19th century transportation -
burro-power
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