House of Spain - San Diego, CA
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N 32° 43.736 W 117° 09.102
11S E 485785 N 3621247
The headquarters for the Spanish Government during the California Pacific International Exposition.
Waymark Code: WM108B5
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/20/2019
Views: 3
This "house", along with 34 others in Balboa Park, were built for the 1935 World's Fair. "The House of Pacific Relations (HPR), located in San Diego ’s Balboa Park , is a consortium of ‘houses’ representing 32 cultures. The HPR promotes multicultural goodwill and understanding through educational and cultural programs. The park contains historic 1935 Exposition cottages plus 4 newer Like Us on Facebook cottages where HPR member cultures can offer visitors a window to their culture, history and traditions. We are anticipating building 5 new structures that will house 9 cultural units beginning in 2019. Explore our website for information concerning each of the cultures represented, its cultural programs and events, as well as those organized by HPR as a whole."
Original Name of Structure (during fair): House of Spain
Current Name of Structure: House of Spain
Fair Name: California Pacific International Exposition
Location: San Diego, CA
Year of Fair: 1935
Theme of Fair: history, arts, science, and industry
Website Proof: [Web Link]
Website Reference: [Web Link]
Architect/Designer: Not listed
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