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In March and April, the City of San Diego Historical Resources Board (HRB) designated ten new historical resources, and among these there are three in Point Loma: 4415 Long Branch Avenue, 977 Albion Street, and 3551 Garrison Street.
Here they are – from Save Our Heritage Organization‘s May – June newsletter:
Here are the other 7 designated places:
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oddsox on ‘Round 2’ of Interviews With District 2 Candidates: Havlik, Coyne, Mitchell and Suppa by Explore Clairemont: “Havlik on housing: ” more housing and more units of different variable types.” Spot on! From the article: “Suppa ……” May 4, 05:45 oddsox on ‘Round 2’ of Interviews With District 2 Candidates: Havlik, Coyne, Mitchell and Suppa by Explore Clairemont: “Greg, for decades, Prop 13 has been under constant attack from every angle. Including workarounds, special assessments and “chip aways”…” May 4, 05:25
Alica Reymundo on ‘Antonio Martinez Is Wrong for San Diego City Council’: “Mexican Politics! Aye Popi..” May 3, 16:14
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Is this something that’s initiated by the property owner for tax savings? Some of these don’t seem especially remarkable, but I do appreciate seeing our architecture preserved from the scourge of stucco glass boxes. Can residents pursue historic designation on a property against the will of a property owner?
Hi KH, Some of these were owner-initiated and may apply for tax savings. Residents can pursue local historic designation regardless of the owner’s opposition.