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Spreckels Organ Pavilion

San Diego, California

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The Spreckels Organ Pavilion boasts over 5,000 pipes, making it the largest outdoor pipe organ in the world!

The pavilion was dedicated on December 31, 1914, making it over a century old!

The pavilion was a generous gift from brothers John and Adolph Spreckels to the city of San Diego.

Every Sunday, the pavilion offers free concerts, a tradition that has been ongoing since 1915!

The organ is played by a talented civic organist, a position unique to San Diego!

The pavilion was originally built for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition.

The pavilion is designed in the ornate Italian-Renaissance style, adding a touch of European elegance to Balboa Park.

Despite renovations, the pavilion has retained its historic charm and continues to awe visitors.

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