Davis-Horton House, William Heath Davis, Alonzo Horton, San Diego history, Old Town San Diego, New San Diego, San Diego in the 1850s, California History. On November 16, 2024, George Farrar filmed and photographed and now presents a look inside the Davis-Horton House-Gaslamp Museum. Enjoy the historical accounts of life in the home which also served […]
Join George as he takes you inside the replica of the 1st Courthouse & City Hall at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. In 1850, the city of San Diego is incorporated, city and county officials are elected, take office, and deeds and ordinances flow out of the government as early development begins with […]
In celebration of the 100th Birthday of our 39th President Jimmy Carter on October 1, 2024, I’m pleased to present to you a photographic & musical tribute to his lifelong service to the people of The United States of America. 1. President Carter waves from top of the steps to Air Force One 2. photo […]
On the morning of Tuesday, April 23, 2024, I had the opportunity to film and explore the inside of San Francisco’s beautiful City Hall, which opened in 1915. We’ll admire the Beaux Arts architecture, the history, and the tributes to numerous San Francisco civic leaders of the past including the longest serving Mayor of the […]
Join me as we explore a great American Treasure in San Francisco – Our Golden Gate on April 21, 2024. We’ll see amazing views with photographs of The Golden Gate from the coastline and film I took on the historic and busy bridge, which opened on May 27, 1937. It was one of the most […]
On March 16, 2024, George Farrar filmed and photographed at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park and presents a look inside a museum-La Casa de Machado y Silvas, an adobe home which was converted into a restaurant in the 1850s to accommodate the appetites of travelers back then. Enjoy photos of the place through […]
1846 was one of the most critical years in San Diego’s amazing history. It was the year that Mexican control of San Diego was ceded to the United States of America and for the first time the American flag flew from the plaza in what we know today as Old Town San Diego. George Farrar […]
It’s time again to broaden our focus from San Diego and study the issues, events, and innovations impacting North America- in the decade of the 1840s. Join George Farrar as he talks about the dynamics of Land & Slavery, Manifest Destiny, The Mexican American War, and the US takeover of “Alta California” and “Oregon Country” […]
George Farrar presents an epic show in the History San Diego series that follows how San Diego became El Pueblo de San Diego, how The Dons of San Diego built up the pueblo under Mexican rule by using political pressure, importing the Hijar colonists, and building homes, yet lost the official pueblo status to native […]
Join me for Part 1 of “George’s Hollywood” within the “LA 23!” series, as I photograph and film along Hollywood Blvd, Highland Avenue, Vine Street, Ivar Avenue, and Sunset Blvd. Landmarks in Part 1 include The Chinese, Pantages & Cinerama Theatres, The Capitol Records Building and even more. Parts 2 will include a focus on […]