By 1908, Irving J. Gill was a well-established San Diego architect. Since arriving from Chicago in 1893, he had experimented with many styles, won loyal clients, and made a name for himself among the community’s leading citizens, Progressive and otherwise. But his mature style… Continue reading
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“Irving J. Gill, Progressive Architect, Part 1,” Journal of San Diego History
In San Diego, in an area just north of downtown called Hillcrest, a bright blue metal footbridge spans a highway entrance ramp and a busy four-lane street. The bridge connects a modern shopping village with… Continue reading

