Tracks & Trails of the American West
Hey all! Next Saturday, July 17, I’ll be participating in the first ever North Park Book Fair. Hosted by Verbatim Books, North Park Thursday Market, and North Park Main Street, it’s an open-air street fair for book lovers, with two blocks of books, zines, and comics, as well as literary art, food, and live performances... Continue Reading →
Did you know the City of San Diego had a local public rail transportation system as early as 1886? PanGIS occasionally uncovers remnants of this network buried beneath the streets. Using route maps and contemporaneous photographs, GIS Intern Rhiannon Killian created a story map outlining the rail networks and history of early San Diego public... Continue Reading →
If you're interested in learning more about the history of San Diego's early streetcars, I'll be giving a presentation at the Santee Historical Society on Saturday, Jan 19. Come early or stay late to check out the exhibits at the museum. This is a free event, but RSVP is requested. For more details on... Continue Reading →
If you're out and about in San Diego today, Saturday 12/1, drop by and visit the Community Craft Fair at La Bodega Gallery in Logan Heights from 1-6pm. I'll be signing copies of my book, Images of Rail: San Diego Trolleys, and sharing a booth with local artist Anna Iris Graham. Anna will be selling her... Continue Reading →
I’ve just scheduled a presentation and book signing at the Santee Historical Society for early next year. I’ll be speaking about the history of San Diego’s streetcars from the 1880s to the 1940s. The presentation will include many historic photos, including some from my book but many others as well. This *free* event will take... Continue Reading →