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University Heights, one of the oldest districts
in San Diego, is a historic community. The Normal State School was located
in the Heights. Close by was Mission Cliff Gardens, San Diego's premiere
park during the early part of this century, which was situated at the
intersection of Park Boulevard and Adams Avenue in University Heights. Its
Trolley Barn was the destination of San Diego's first trolley line.
Adjacent to Mission Cliff Gardens was the Harvey Bentley Ostrich Farm. In
the early 1900s the ostrich farm became prominent due to the immense demand
for lady's ostrich-feather hats and garments. The farm was a popular
attraction for park visitors who were allowed to ride on the backs of the
great birds. The ostrich is brought back, on these pages, as a reminder of
the color and character of our community's proud heritage.
The Trolley Barn Park was the gainsays of the community association in
response to a developer's proposal to build a 325 unit project. It is was
the first achievement of the University Heights Community Association.
Capturing the style of the original Mission Cliff Gardens, the park was
awarded San Diego's prestigious AIA Orchid award in 1992.
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