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NewsTimes of San DiegoSeptember 2, 2026San Diego

Historical record of Barrett’s Beauty Parlor on Garnet Avenue in 1946

This article documents the historical presence of Barrett’s Beauty Parlor at 1578 Garnet Avenue in Pacific Beach during the post-World War II era. It utilizes archival photographs from the Howard W. Rozelle Collection and 1950 city directory records to illustrate the commercial growth of the neighborhood.

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Why It Matters

The document provides historical context for the development of Pacific Beach's commercial corridor, highlighting how small neighborhood businesses shaped the community's postwar identity.

Key Facts

  • Barrett’s Beauty Parlor was located at 1578 Garnet Avenue in Pacific Beach.
  • Photographs of the business were taken by Howard W. Rozelle in the mid-1940s, specifically dated to 1946-1947.
  • The 1950 San Diego city directory confirms R.T. Barrett was associated with the 1578 Garnet Ave address.
  • Pacific Beach experienced significant population and commercial growth following World War II due to the expansion of San Diego's military population.
  • The Howard W. Rozelle Collection at the San Diego History Center contains extensive visual records of small businesses in Pacific Beach from the 1940s.

Who's Mentioned

personR.T. Barrett“Individual listed at the 1578 Garnet Ave address in the 1950 city directory.”otherBarrett’s Beauty Parlor“A historical business located at 1578 Garnet Ave.”other1578“Street address of the business.”locationPacific Beach“Neighborhood in San Diego, California.”personHoward W. Rozelle“Photographer who documented Pacific Beach in the mid-1940s.”organizationSan Diego History Center“Repository for the Howard W. Rozelle Collection.”