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Many immigrants from Mexico started their new lives in America here in this tiny community attached to the south end of downtown San Diego.  By 1940 Barrio Logan was one of the largest Mexican-American communities on the West Coast.

When we go to a place like Cesar Chavez Park, a grassy waterfront park/playground in Barrio Logan, we can admire a spectacular view of the Coronado Bridge over San Diego Bay.  The view of two of San Diego's most famous sights, however, looks more industrial around here than what any tourist may expect to see.

This is a neighborhood that lives, not by choice, side-by-side with heavy industry.  Behind what our eyes see today, we can feel there's a strong sense of community and a cultural pride that have united people in Barrio Logan throughout decades of history.  Will it remain this way?  Some people predict "soon there won't be a Barrio Logan" (read the article here).  We will see.

"When you have people together who believe in something very strongly - whether it's religion or politics or unions - things happen." - Cesar Chavez


San Diego 100 (#94) - Barrio Logan

Media: Original watercolor on paper
Image Size: 8.25 x 11.5 in. (on 9 x 12 in. paper)
Mat/Frame: No
Purchase: Sold

Click here to see other paintings in my San Diego 100 series.