Hiding in Plain Sight
By Alexander D. Bevil

Hiding in Plain Sight is an ongoing series exploring San Diego County's California Historic Landmarks and the stories behind the familiar bear-topped plaques that mark them. Each article examines the history, significance, and sometimes the controversies surrounding these state-designated sites. Along the way, the series will look beyond the plaques themselves, evaluating their historical accuracy in light of current scholarship and uncovering new research that may challenge long-held assumptions. Whether you've passed these markers a hundred times or never noticed them before, this series invites you to take a closer look at the places, people, and stories hiding in plain sight.

Articles in the Series

• Hiding in Plain Sight, Part 5
  El Pueblo Viejo de San Diego:
  Old Town San Diego’s Mexican-Era State Historic Landmarks
  July/August 2026


• Hiding in Plain Sight, Part 4
  Deo Gratias (Thanks be to God):
  San Diego County’s Religious-Themed State Historic Landmarks
  May/June 2026


• Hiding in Plain Sight, Part 3
  ¿Ya Llegamos? (Are We There Yet?)
  March/April 2026


• Hiding in Plain Sight, Part 2
  ¡Tierra a la Vista! (Land Ho!) - Maritime-Related State Historic Landmarks
  January/February 2026


• Hiding in Plain Sight, Part 1
  No. 49 - The Adobe Chapel of the Immaculate Conception
  November/Decemeber 2025

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