San Diego's Historic Places
San Diego's Historic Places is an Emmy-Nominated and Award-Winning documentary series hosted by journalist Elsa Sevilla. Elsa connects viewers to the region's past as she explores historic sites, museums, cemeteries and parks and chats with local experts on the various people who lived there.
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The most popular haunted historic sites in all of San Diego. (25m 46s)
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Learn about the lost historic treasures throughout the county. (26m 16s)
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We look at historic train depots throughout the county; from downtown to National City. (25m 45s)
Best of San Diego's Historic Places II
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Best of San Diego's Historic Places (26m 47s)
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The Mexican Families of Old Town's early years. (26m 46s)
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Historic churches from around the county, from Old Adobe Chapel to Mission Basilica. (25m 49s)
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See the oldest fire stations in San Diego and learn the history of the SD Fire Department. (26m 16s)
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A look at some of San Diego's historic and most beloved theaters. (27m 5s)
Endangered Historic Sites in San Diego
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Learn about some of San Diego's most endangered historic sites. (26m 24s)
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Visit some beautiful Victorian Houses located in San Diego. (25m 47s)
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Explore the history of the beautiful, 5-star Hotel Del Coronado. (25m 45s)
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Walk into a historic hotel in Downtown San Diego and time stands still. (25m 47s)
Memorable Women in San Diego History
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Highlighting San Diego's most influential and memorable women. (26m 46s)
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A look at the wonderful homes in Golden Hill, one of San Diego's historic communities. (26m 25s)
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Naval aviation celebrates 100 years, see how San Diego influenced it. (25m 46s)
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Find out the names of the first Black Pioneers that settled in San Diego. (25m 45s)
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The renovation of San Diego's Heritage Park. (26m 32s)
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The history of the circus and other amusement parks in San Diego. (25m 46s)
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We visit the first Hispanic families in San Diego. (25m 47s)
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National City has the largest number of beautiful Victorian buildings in the county. (25m 46s)
History Center Hidden Treasures
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Go behind the scenes and into the vaults at the San Diego History Center with Elsa Sevilla (26m 46s)
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Host Elsa Sevilla takes a look at Logan Heights, home to a semi-pro baseball team and more (26m 49s)
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Host Elsa Sevilla takes a look at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot near Pacific Highway. (26m 46s)
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Traditional Dishes is about meals & recipes that have been handed down through generations (26m 46s)
County Administration Building
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The San Diego County Administration Building is a magnificent historical site. (26m 47s)
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Find out how San Diego State University has evolved through the past century. (26m 46s)
The Best of Historic Places II
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We look back at our favorite highlights of San Diego Historic Places. (26m 47s)
Point Loma Nazarene University
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Host Elsa Sevilla explores the history of Point Loma Nazarene University from 1901-1925. (26m 47s)
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"Lowrider Legends" is a new San Diego automobile museum exhibit. (26m 45s)
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There are historic buildings, bridges, sites and organizations turning 100-years old. (26m 48s)
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The maritime history of San Diego dates back hundreds of years. (26m 46s)
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Find out how the historic town of Julian was founded after the U.S. Civil War. (26m 48s)
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Enjoy a tour of San Diego's beautiful and historic Balboa Park. (26m 46s)
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Look at what San Diego was like during WWII and the role it played in the war effort. (26m 46s)
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We look at homes in San Diego of the mid-century modern era. (26m 46s)
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Historic restaurants and the stories their owners have to tell. (26m 45s)
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Explore some of the oldest, historic cemeteries that date back hundreds of years. (26m 46s)
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A look at San Diego's pioneers, and the impact they had in the region. (26m 46s)
Memorable Women in San Diego History
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The women who helped shape San Diego. (25m 46s)
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Travel the original stagecoach route that brought pioneers to the county. (25m 47s)
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A look at the history of the Californios, and the lands they owned. (26m 23s)
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