Horton Plaza
Only those who attempt the absurd will achieve the impossible. I think it’s in my basement… let me go upstairs and check.
M. C. Escher
They built this place when I started college. I remember the wonder of wandering this place which was like an Escher painting brought to life. I liked beautiful architecture, the pastel colors, and the fancy signs for each level of the parking garage. It was important to remember the signs as it’s easy to get lost in the parking garage as the fruit garage is separate from the vegetable garage. There was a sense being part of a wonderful piece of art shopping here while the other malls in town were boring boxes.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 239-8180
Soo
I like to take photos of beautiful things like rain falling into puddles. Photos were mostly taken on a Fuji XE-2. Starting 9.9.2016 most photos are taken on a Fuji XT-2. Subsequent photos were taken with an Iphone 13 Pro and an Iphone 15 Pro Max.
5 Comments
Faye
I’m glad you have hope for this mall Soo. It’ll be interesting to see what they’ll do with no Nordstrom or Panda Inn there 🙁
Soo
If I was running the mall I’d turn it into a foodie destination by getting Shake Shack, Roscoe’s Fried Chicken, Porto’s, and Tacos El Gordo. I’d bring back 3 hour validated parking too.
Maggie
I agree, it’s never too late. Now the owner has some important long overdue work in saving this important piece of San Diego history. Beautiful pictures depicting the unique architecture!
Soo
Thanks! Management needs to spend more on cleaning and maintenance to get the wealthy shoppers coming in and buying stuff.
Maggie
Yes I agree, very odd Management has let the place deteriorate at such a fast rate. It gives the appearance of not caring. I’m sure that’s not the image Owner’s would like to display.