Please review this petition submitted by Irving J. Gill to the City Council in 1904. He proposed a new method for sidewalk paving that would alter the color and appearance of traditional sidewalks. Notably, the document includes a beautiful hand-drawn design that remains remarkably well preserved even after 120 years.

Irving John Gill (1870-1936) is widely recognized as San Diego's most prominent and innovative architect. Twelve of his buildings in Southern California are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and numerous others have been designated as historic by local government authorities. His notable works include the George W. Marston House, Maj. Myles Moylan House, Old Scripps Building, Horton Plaza Fountain, First Church of Christ, Administration Building for the Panama-California Exposition, La Jolla Woman's Club, the earliest structures at The Bishop's School, the residence of Ellen Browning Scripps, etc.

• 19040916 Doc7013 Petition to the Council by Irving J. Gill