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Our Mission:

The primary purpose of the North Park Historical Society is to conduct research and educational outreach in order to facilitate preservation of North Park's cultural and architectural history.

When We Meet:

• We generally meet the fourth Tuesday of each month from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. For more information, including specific meeting location, please e-mail us at info@northparkhistory.org.

Who We Are:

• Steve Hon, President
  
  
• Katherine Hon, Secretary
  
  
• Paul Wade, Webmaster

Background

The North Park Historical Society was formed in March 2008. The group had formerly operated as the North Park Community Association (NPCA) History Committee, which started in 1988. The working committee was formed with the purpose of increasing people's awareness of the history that surrounds them in North Park, and to promote the preservation of North Park history. In doing so, the committee increased people's appreciation for North Park, and helped them to take pride in this particular place and to gain an increased sense of community. After 20 years of working as a committee, the group transitioned into the independent North Park Historical Society. The following is a brief summary of our accomplishments:

• Research:
  • Acquisition of memories, photos and records pertaining to the two founding families of North Park: the Hartleys and Klickas
  • Recording of and copying of all pertinent land documents and newspaper articles important to the history of North Park
  • Taping of oral histories of long-time community citizens
  • Researching numerous resources for information regarding biographies, businesses, land development and interesting stories relating to the history of North Park
  • Indexing all North Park Community Association Newsletter articles
    
    
• Education:
  • Publication of Once Upon A Time In North Park articles in every North Park Community Association newsletter
  • Publication of two calendars featuring photos and history of North Park and University Heights
  • Publication of articles in North Park News
  • Annual public lectures during Historic Preservation month (May)
  • Sponsored the Centennial Celebration of the founding of North Park
  • Conducted walking tours of North Park featuring the history of the business district and residential development
    
    
• Advocacy:
  • Participated in the Greater Mid-City Historic Site Survey
  • Served on the Georgia Street Bridge committee

In May 2007, the History Committee completed a book on the first 50 years of North Park, entitled "North Park: A San Diego Urban Village, 1896 - 1946." This keepsake coffee table book has more than 90 historical photographs. It is available at many locations throughout North Park and at major San Diego bookstores.

Unless otherwise noted, all text and photos © 1990 - 2008
by North Park Historical Society. All rights reserved.

Last Updated 06/15/2008 by North Park Historical Society Webmaster