George W. Marston - San Diego, CA
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N 32° 43.903 W 117° 09.498
11S E 485167 N 3621556
Known as San Diego's "First Citizen", Marston was one of the primary developers in the City's early years and played a huge role in the development of Balboa Park. The sculpture is located at the Laurel Street entrance to the Park.
Waymark Code: WMAYKG
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/12/2011
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Born in Wisconsin, Marston came to San Diego in 1870. He eventually became a department store owner. He was a primary philanthopist in the City and developed an interest in seeing the City have a great civic park like those in other big cities. He hired architect John Nolen to develop plans in 1908 and in 1926. The sculpture here depicts Marston sitting on a short wall, overlooking the Park and perusing blue prints. Next to him on the wall, sits his hat.
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This sculpture of Morse by artist Ruth Haywood is at the Laurel Street entrance to Balboa Park.
The small plaque at the site reads:
"GEORGE W. MARSTON 1850 - 1946
Champion of Park, Philanthropist, Merchant"