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Turning the San Diego River Into False Bay
Turning the San Diego River Into False Bay  
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Description
City documents within a file entitled "U. S. San Diego River Government Dyke; Prior to 1925; Including Permit for Old Town Bridge." Documents are dated between 1840s and 1875 and all relate to the turning of the San Diego River into False Bay (now known as Mission Bay). Documents include correspondence, signed petitions, a report, description of work on the river project, bonds, contract and statement of the cost of the river to bay work.
Background
Documents found in the City Clerk Archives records, City of San Diego. File entitled "U.S. San Diego River Government Dyke; Prior to 1925; Including Permit for Old Town Bridge."
Extent
Nine documents, including correspondence and original signed petitions.
Restrictions
public records
Availability
public records, City of San Diego, Clerk.