The International Studio /June 1915 . plyincised arroyo, and on the other by the azureexpanse of the sea. On crossing the majesticPuente Caballo you enter the Plaza de California,or California Quadrangle, the architecture ofwhich furnishes the keynote of the exposition. It is impossible not to respond to the seductiveflavour and opulent fancy of such an offering asconfronts one at Balboa Park. Climatic condi-tions royally concur in assisting the architect tothe utmost. Almost every conceivable flower,plant and tree here attains unwonted magnifi-cence. The sun is brilliant but does not burn,and
The International Studio /June 1915 . plyincised arroyo, and on the other by the azureexpanse of the sea. On crossing the majesticPuente Caballo you enter the Plaza de California,or California Quadrangle, the architecture ofwhich furnishes the keynote of the exposition. It is impossible not to respond to the seductiveflavour and opulent fancy of such an offering asconfronts one at Balboa Park. Climatic condi-tions royally concur in assisting the architect tothe utmost. Almost every conceivable flower,plant and tree here attains unwonted magnifi-cence. The sun is brilliant but does not burn,and the close proximity of the sea softens andfreshens the atmosphere without undue prepon-derance of moisture. Proceed along the acacia- To the left is the California Building, which exem- lined Prado which constitutes the main axis of theplifies the cathedral type, to the right is the Fine general plan, stroll under the cloisters, linger inArts Building, which conforms to the better- the patios, or follow one of the countless calcadas. Panama-California Exposition, Son Diego VIEW FROM THE LACUNA DE CABALLO known Mission style. These structures are per-manent, and are not only a credit to the expositionand the municipal authorities, but reveal in newand congenial light the varied talent of theirdesigner, Mr. Bertram G. Goodhue. At SanDiego you have in brief something that at oncestrikes a picturesque and appropriate note. Theremaining buildings which, with the exception ofthe Music Pavilion, are the creation of Mr. Frank or pathways skirting the crest of the hill, and youwill experience the sensation of being in the gar-dens of a typical Mexican mission. The mindindeed travels even farther back—back to theAlcazar of Sevilla, the Generalife, and to remoteand colourful Byzantium. Unlike most of itspredecessors, the San Diego Exposition does notconvey an impression of impermanency. Theluxuriance of the floral and arboreal accompani- ^^r:rr:-s^-- r^^^^^ssc motif with conspicuous su
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