Not Fade Away

In the early 1900s groves of Eucalyptus trees were planted throughout Southern California in the belief that the wood could be used for rail...

Seven churches were originally granted land by the Escondido Land & Trust Company, this being one of those original seven.  Constructed ...

"MEMORIES OF THEIR DEEDS FADE AWAY, BUT THEIR GLORY NEVER" IN MEMORY OF AMERICA'S DEFENDERS Wherev...

This mural in honor of Mothers Day 2013 is signed by artist Zane.  Photographed on May 3, 2013, it was located on the west exterior wall of ...

This mural in honor of Valentine's Day 2013 is signed by artist Zane.  Photographed on February 10, 2013, it was located on the west ext...

This Eastlake Victorian style home was built in 1890 by Alexander Stewart, an Escondido blacksmith who went on to become the director of the...

Located on a hilltop south of downtown Escondido, this house was built circa 1900 (some reports say as early as 1879).  Because it has been ...

Built in 1909 this brick building originally housed The Commercial Hotel in downtown Escondido.  The hotel rooms were located on the second ...

This four-sided Peace Pole is inscribed with the phrase "May Peace Prevail On Earth" in English and seven other languages.  There ...

The Escondido Woman's Club was organized in the early 1900s.  This was their first permanent clubhouse, completed in March of 1918. ...

This 10-foot-tall obelisk is made of black granite quarried southwest of Escondido.  It is engraved on all four sides with Amendments I thro...

Incorporated in November 1886 as the Methodist Episcopal Church of Escondido, this is Escondido's oldest Protestant church.  Their first...

Built in 1895, this was Escondido's first library.  It was originally located on Grand Avenue at the corner of Hickory Street.  When the...

Built in 1913 this Prairie style private residence was designed by John Lloyd Wright, son of  architect Frank Lloyd Wright.  A nineteen-year...

This four-sided Peace Pole is inscribed with the phrase "May Peace Prevail On Earth" in English, American Sign Language, Spanish, ...

This Victorian style house was built circa 1892 for the Hatch family.  Edward J. and Matilda Hatch raised six children here. Located at...

Built in late 1887 for Richard S. Hick and his wife, Emeline (Wright).  R. S. Hick was an attorney and served as a Senator in Kansas from 18...

This large concrete sculpture of a California Kingsnake once held a swing from a hook in the center of the arch. Located in Kit Carso...