Panama-California Exposition, Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA (1914-1915)

Structure Type: built works - exhibition buildings - exposition buildings

Designers: Albright, Harrison, Architect (firm); Harrison Albright (architect)

Dates: constructed 1914-1915

Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
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John D. Spreckels funded the construction of this outdoor pipe organ as a gift to the city and its 1915 Panama-California Exposition. It is one of the largest outdoor pipe organs in the world.

This gable-roofed building with acroteria and an arched stage, conducted outdoor organ recitals at the Panama-California International Exposition. Its has remained functional to the present.

PCAD id: 6830

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