#AngelIsalnd is the largest natural island in the #SanFranciscoBay with #AlamdedaIsland being the largest albeit artificial. During #WWII, Japanese and German POWs were detained on the island before being sent to another. #photography #americana #wa #california #architecture #canon80d #colorphotography #travel #photos #trivia

The #SanYsidroTransitCenter in #SanYsidro, #SanDiego sits just north of the #USMX border and could possibly be extended into #TijuanaMexico. With an estimated cost of $500M, it could take eight years to complete and has support on both sides of the border. #photography #americana #wa #california #infrastructure #canon80d #colorphotography #blackandwhitephotography #travel #photos

With the #PosseComitatusAct, signed into law by Pres.#RutherfordBHayes on Jun 18, 1878, the military is limited in its ability to enforce civilian law. Since then, the act has been tested and even suspended, but still stands as a reminder of the role of the military in our lives. #photography #americana #wa #california #californication #canon80d #colorphotography #blackandwhitephotography #travel #photos #trivia

The motto of #SanDiego is #SemperVigilans or Always Vigilant. Possibly a reference to its military presence, history or even government overreach via the 1912 San Diego free speech fight where police brutality, torture and murder was unleashed against the people. #photography #americana #wa #california #architecture #canon80d #colorphotography #travel #photos #trivia #freedom

According to the 2020 census, #CulverCity has a population of 40,779, a median HHI of $117,389, a 64% employment rate and a median age of 40, slightly higher than the state at 38. 62% of the population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to CA's 38%. #photography #americana #wa #california #architecture #californication #canon80d #colorphotography #travel #photos #trivia #funfacts #cityhall #landmarks

Between 1891 and '92, a quarantine station was opened on #AngelIsland at Ayala Cove, then Hospital Cove. At this point in history, ships would be inspected, cleaned and any person would be isolated. Only a handful of buildings remain today. #photography #americana #wa #california #architecture #californication #canon80d #colorphotography #blackandwhitephotography #travel #photos #trivia #funfacts

#SanDiego is called the Birthplace of #California as it started the colonial era in 1542 with #JuanRodriquezCabrillo; an #Iberian explorer. Since then, this city in motion has become the 2nd most populated city in CA with over 1.4m citizens and the 8th in the #US. #photography #americana #wa #canon80d #colorphotography #blackandwhitephotography #travel #trivia

"We were told once, by virtue of our bondage, that we could never be American. But it was by virtue of our bondage that we became the most American of all." #The1619Project #photography #americana #wa #usflag #architecture #canon80d #colorphotography #history

#AngelIsland is the second largest island in the #SanFrancisco bay and was taken over by the #USArmy in 1850 before becoming a quarantine station. In 1905, it became an immigration station. The experiences of those passing through were harsh and caught under the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. #photography #americana #wa #california #architecture #californication #canon80d #colorphotography #blackandwhitephotography #travel #photos #trivia #funfacts

Named after #JohnDSpreckels, located in #DowntownSanDiego, the #SpreckelsTheater opened in #1912 with the Panama–California Exposition and opening of the Panama Canal before being added to the #NationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces in '75. Inside, you'll find an 82ft or 24.9m stage that was once the largest in the country. #photography #americana #wa #california #architecture #californication #canon80d #colorphotography #blackandwhitephotography #travel #photos #trivia #funfacts