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Historian Nancy Carol Carter often visited the park over the years to rest, relax, and recharge. "It's a place where the everyday fades, and the plants either become a soothing backdrop or an endless source of fascination," she wrote in a blog on the Forever Balboa Park website. "Being among them is always restful and restoring." During the renovation, she took weekly photos of the progress being made, "witnessing history come alive" as the building took shape, she says. Local residents Ellen Golka Moxham and Jim Moxham, who often ride their bicycles through the park at dawn, have also enjoyed watching construction. "It truly warms our hearts to see the Botanical Building being so carefully restored for families to enjoy for another 100 years," Ellen reflects. "I love that there is no admission charge. It is free to all — locals and visitors from around the world." Carter believes the project is much more than a restoration. "It's a testament to San Diego's respect for its architectural heritage and its commitment to historical integrity," she wrote. "As we celebrate the Botanical Building's rebirth, we can take pride in the care and purpose that went into recreating such a vital piece of our history." Indulge design << ranchandcoast.com 58 JANUARY 2025 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE