House of Mexico - San Diego, CA
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N 32° 43.767 W 117° 09.086
11S E 485810 N 3621303
One of many structures that serve a second purpose after being used the 1935 Worlds Fair held here at Balboa Park in San Diego, California.
Waymark Code: WM16YTX
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/01/2022
Views: 1
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 Mexico
Current Name of Structure: House of Mexico
Fair Name: California Pacific International Exposition
Location: San Diego, CA, USA
Year of Fair: 1935
Website Proof: [Web Link]
Website Reference: [Web Link]
Architect/Designer: Not listed
Theme of Fair: Not listed
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