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Act now to renew or extend your membership before dues increase on July 1st, 2022-extended to August 1st!
After many years with no change in membership dues, Mission Hills Heritage must increase dues in order to continue our mission: To preserve and protect the character, charm and historic resources of Mission Hills for the education and benefit of the public. Dues will be increasing effective July 1 st , 2022 – We have…
Read MoreMission Hills Red Bungalow
Please help us preserve and protect the iconic red bungalow (formerly Maison En Provence) at 820 Fort Stockton! This beloved duplex home is the heart and soul of downtown Mission Hills and one of the most recognized historic structures in the neighborhood. It seems everyone has a special memory about the beautiful French shop, the…
Read MorePresident’s Perch Update Q2-2022
Hello Members, Friends and Neighbors, My first few months as President has been very eventful to say the least. I would like to express my sincere appreciation to our members and the Board of Directors for their personal commitment and exceptional support in time and talent in promoting our mission and in combating actions that…
Read MoreMessage From New Board President
Mission Hills Heritage (MHH) is happy to introduce our new Board President KIRK BURGAMY. Read on to learn more about Kirk and his focus areas from this year’s PRESIDENT’S PERCH Hello Members, Friends and Neighbors, My wife, Sandy, and I moved to Mission Hills in 2009 and we became involved in Mission Hills Heritage almost…
Read MoreInspiration Heights Update
Inspiration Heights Historic District Placed on the National Register By: Barry Hager On October 29, 2021, the State Historic Resources Commission voted unanimously to approve Inspiration Heights for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. This is the culmination of a very long effort by residents of Inspiration Heights and Mission Hills Heritage to…
Read MoreInspiration Heights (2021)
On Friday, October 29, 2021, the State Historic Resources Commission voted unanimously to approve Inspiration Heights for listing on the National Register of Historic Places! This is the culmination of a very long effort by residents of Inspiration Heights and Mission Hills Heritage to have this area approved as a historic district.
Read MoreHistoric Designation of Old Mission Hills Library (2020)
After the City vacated the old Mission Hills Branch Library, MHH nominated the old branch library for historic designation with the City of San Diego. The designation was approved in 2020, but is on appeal as of February 2021.
Read MoreRestoration of Arbor at Presidio Park (2016-2018)
MHH board members spearheaded an effort to convince the City to restore the crumbling historic Arbor Area at Presidio Park. MHH contributed funding for materials, with assistance from the Mission Hills Town Council and Mission Hills Garden Club. Restoration work was completed in 2018.
Read MoreRezone of Residential Areas of Mission Hills (2016)
Following a multi-year effort that involved intensive surveying and petition drives, MHH convinced the City Council to re-zone a multi-block residential area in Eastern portions of Mission Hills, including a large multi-block area south of University Avenue, to single family zoning as part of the Uptown Community Plan Update. The rezone will save countless bungalows…
Read MoreExpansion of Mission Hills Historic District (2014)
MHH provided financial support and MHH personnel were involved in the community effort to expand the Mission Hills Historic District by 99 homes. The addition of the “Annex Area” was approved by the City in 2014.
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