New Historic Markers Commemorate Early History of University Heights

L to R: New Historic Markers at Adams and Park, Adams and North, Mission Cliff Drive

Three new historic markers were installed on May 18th by the University Heights Historical Society with a grant from the County of San Diego, and in partnership with the City of San Diego, the University Heights Community Development Corporation, and the University Heights Maintenance Assessment District.

The markers commemorate the early history of University Heights including Mission Cliff Gardens, Bentley Ostrich Farm, San Diego Electric Railway, the 700-foot cobblestone wall that marks the southern boundary of the former gardens, and the lily pond that once stood at the center of the gardens.

After nomination for historic designation in 1997 by the University Heights Historical Society, these landmarks were historically-designated by the City of San Diego Historical Site Board collectively as Landmark No. 346.

The markers, fabricated from cast aluminum, may be viewed at their new homes at Adams Avenue and Park Blvd., Adams Avenue and North Avenue, and Mission Cliff Drive.

For more information about the early history of University Heights, visit www.uhhs-uhcdc.org/history