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The temple of the Church of the Latter Day Saints is an ornate, futuristic structure. The golden trumpet-playing angel, Moroni, crowns one of towers and points the way to Salt Lake City. Interiors are closed to the public.
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Pylons of the Coronado Bridge are canvasses for 40 murals exploring Hispanic history.
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A paper airplane is artfully transformed into an Origami crane.
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At one of the most famous buildings in San Diego (see Salk Institute), twin six-story laboratories comprised of teak panels, concrete and glass stand across from each other, separated by a smooth marble courtyard with a channel of water running down the middle. Note architect Louis Kahn’s use of “interstitial” space: mechanical devices between floors can change laboratory configurations.
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Four architects responsible for San Diego’s look collaborated on this civic landmark. What began as a Spanish-Colonial design evolved into a more “Moderne” 1930s style with intricate Spanish tile work and plaster moldings on the tower.
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A fiberglass bird stretches its wings atop a 15-ft (5-m) concrete arch.
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Towering surfboards stand in tribute to the surf gods.
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The Cat in the Hat looks over Dr. Seuss’ shoulder in this bronze sculpture.
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A bronze sculpture of three tunamen casting their lines.
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A 1,200-lb (544-kg) piece of limestone is sculpted into an Indian woman.
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