These first two images show the San Diego City and County Administration Building, circa 1950s. Completed in 1938, it was part of the federal Works Progress Administration project under President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
I love the “Mario Lanza: music with muscles” ad for Look magazine on the side of the van.
The building still stands today, looking even better with my friends Patrick and Mona posed in front.
The two had been married in France, but needed to have a legal wedding in the states. Keeping it simple after their romantic ceremony in the land of “Ooh la la,” they chose to do it at the Admin Building downtown.
How do you make a ceremony in a government building special? You wear Manolo Blahniks!
The two said their emotional vows proving that yes, you can find romance even in a government setting!
Afterwards, we headed over to Balboa Park for a better backdrop:
The two still wanted to celebrate with local friends and family who couldn’t make it to France, so a San Diego venue was needed. The classic Bali Hai restaurant on Shelter Island was the perfect choice. We scouted it out at dinner and it checked all the requirements: beautiful views, fun setting, and delicious food.
A vintage 1950s shot of the restaurant from my collection:
“The Goof” sits atop the building:
Today, the Bali Hai looks very much the same:
And “The Goof” is still on top of the roof!
The inside has decor to reflect the Polynesian theme:
Where Mona and Patrick had their reception; just try and top that view, will ya?
The happy couple:
I had to get at least one shot with the bride; we have been through a lot together!
Lots of friends…
family…
Dancing…
…and tasty food made it a memorable occasion befitting Mona and Patrick. Congratulations! When’s the next celebration?
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1 comment:
My congratulations to Patrick and Mona. Great pics as always and yes, the county building is still a San Diego classic for just about anything. We will not see architecture like that again.
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