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Guide to the Percy Broell Presidio Park Collection
MS 73
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Title: Percy Broell Presidio Park Collection
Identifier/Call Number: MS 73
Contributing Institution:
San Diego History Center Document Collection
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
0.5 Linear feet
(1 box)
Date (bulk): Bulk, 1937
Date (inclusive): 1937-1976
Abstract: This collection contains manuscripts and correspondence regarding the history of Presidio Park by Percy Broell, the gardener
and park superintendent largely responsible for its physical construction.
creator:
Broell, Percy C.
Biographical / Historical Notes
Percy Broell (1904-1982), an Iowa native, was a resident of San Diego for over 50 years. He was an active member in civic
affairs, particularly in the arena of parks and recreation. Broell was the main constructor of Presidio Park, under the supervision
of George Marston. After the park’s completion he remained as gardener, park foreman, and park superintendent.
This collection contains manuscripts and correspondence regarding the history of Presidio Park by Percy Broell, the gardener
and park superintendent largely responsible for its physical construction. The first manuscript contains a history of the
park and its physical construction, including original photographs documenting its progress, as well as a history of Old San
Diego. The second manuscript is a botanical guide and index.
This collection is arranged by material type.
Percy Broell Presidio Park Collection, MS 73, San Diego History Center Document Archives, San Diego, CA.
This collection is open for research.
The San Diego History Center (SDHC) holds the copyright to any unpublished materials. SDHC Library regulations do apply.
Collection processed by Lindsay Banuelos in March 2008.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Broell, Percy C.
Marston, George White, 1850-1946
Warren, Jerrald
Botany
Gardening
Presidio Park