I assume this stunning shot was made during the 1915-1916 Panama Pacific Exposition. I grew up calling it The Arboretum.
The largest outdoor lath structure in the world underwent a $28 million renovation, reopening to the public in December 2024.
Jon Richards, Balboa Park Deputy Director stands in the Botanical Building on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
I love this twilight shot. I can't tell if it was taken before or after the reconstruction.
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