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1930-Higher Education

1930 Higher Education

Here is an interesting aerial view of San Diego State. It is the oldest and largest higher education institution in San Diego. Founded March 13, 1897, it began as San Diego Normal School, a training facility for elementary school teachers. In 1921, Normal School became San Diego State Teachers College, a four-year public institution. In February 1931, students, faculty, and staff moved into this seven Mission-style buildings surrounding a common area still known as the Main Quad.