Sunday, February 20, 2022

Gaslamp Quarter

 

Gaslamp Quarter

The Gaslamp Quarter is one of the many San Diego neighborhoods and was originally known as New Town because it was developed with the idea of creating a new city center near the harbor.  This effort began in the 1860's and has some beautiful Victorian era buildings. Some 50 gas lamps were installed to light the district, hence giving the district its current nomenclature.  As we were there on a Sunday, the area was bustling with people out for brunch.  There was no evidence of a pandemic with crowds packed into restaurants emitting loud laughing and music.  We found the restaurant we dined in some 10 years ago on some of the best calamari we've had.  It was a bit off the beaten track with wide open walls and demure clientele.  Flickr

Sketch of the Day:  Wayne in the Gaslamp Quarter