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http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jun/1…— June 13, 2013 1:52 p.m.
neighborhoods/old-town -- Old Town
I have just learned that Old Town was known as Alta California before California was adopted as a state in 1850. People had to lug water and goods several miles and back, using the La Playa Trail. Mr. Horton came to town and quickly began establishing a New Town, Downtown. This location provided much more convenience and by 1871, county records were relocated Downtown as well. I had no idea that Horton Plaza was such a monumental part of the development of Downtown, San Diego, as I know it.— June 13, 2013 1:38 p.m.