Tag: Condos for Sale
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First Christmas Tree Lighting in the World was at the Hotel Del Coronado
Christmas Tree First at the Hotel Del Coronado The Beginning: A Historic First (1904) On December 25, 1904, the Hotel del Coronado made history by unveiling the world’s first electrically lit, outdoor living Christmas tree. The towering Norfolk Island pine stood about 50 feet tall and was strung with roughly 250 white electric bulbs creating Read more
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History of Santee Lakes in Santee, California
Origins and Development In the early 20th century, the area now known as Santee was primarily agricultural land. The construction of the El Capitan Dam in the 1940s led to the drying up of the local aquifer, which had previously supplied water to the farmers. This event marked a turning point for Santee, as Read more
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History of the US Grant Hotel in San Diego
History of The U.S. Grant Hotel The U.S. Grant Hotel in San Diego has a rich and fascinating history spanning over a century. Here’s the comprehensive story of this iconic establishment: Origins and Construction (1900s-1910) The U.S. Grant Hotel was built by Ulysses S. Grant Jr., the son of the 18th U.S. President Ulysses S. Read more
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Current Real Estate Update
Current Market Conditions The San Diego housing market is facing challenging conditions with sales near historic lows – June 2025 was the second-lowest sales month in data going back 20 years Market Activity for the Greater San Diego Association of …. Sales volume is down about 7-8% compared to a year prior, with roughly 1,684 Read more
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Fed Chairman Powell Hints at Coming Interest Rate Cut
Fed Chair Jerome Powell recently stated that conditions “may warrant” interest rate cuts, but emphasized that the Fed will proceed cautiously. Powell indicates conditions ‘may warrant’ interest rate cuts as Fed proceeds ‘carefully’ This is a cautious indication, not a definite commitment. Strong Rally Today: Powell’s speech sparked the strongest cross-asset rally since April, with Read more
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History of the USS Midway
The USS Midway (CV-41) was a legendary aircraft carrier that served the U.S. Navy for nearly five decades, from 1945 to 1992. She was the lead ship of the Midway-class carriers and one of the longest-serving aircraft carriers in naval history. USS Midway Website Construction and Early Years (1940s-1950s) The Midway was laid down in Read more
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History of the Star of India
The Star of India has a fascinating history spanning over 160 years, with a special connection to San Diego that began in the 20th century. Origins and Early Career The ship was built in 1863 in Ramsey, Isle of Man, as the full-rigged ship Euterpe. Star of India (ship) – Wikipedia Originally named after the Read more
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History of Del Mar Racetrack
Origins and Founding Del Mar Racetrack was built in 1936 by the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, with founding member Bing Crosby providing leadership. Crosby, who served as President of the Turf Club, partnered with his close friend, movie star Pat O’Brien, who served as Vice President. Crosby was a Rancho Santa Fe resident and racing Read more
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Del Mar’s Most Expensive Home For Sale
Construction & Design The home is called “Ocean House Del Mar” and was completed in October 2024. It was designed with a beachgoer’s DNA to emphasize livability while embracing 21st century technology, longevity and functional elegance. The property was built by Sweig General Contracting with Studio William Hefner architects. The house is designed like a Read more
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History of Father’s Day
Father’s Day has an interesting history that developed differently across various countries, though the modern American version is now widely celebrated internationally. Origins in the United States The holiday began in the early 20th century, largely through the efforts of Sonora Smart Dodd in Spokane, Washington. After hearing a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909, she Read more