Basics & Benefits of Historic Designation Lecture This Thurs, June 12th @ 7p.m....
On Thursday, June 12, at 7 p.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church in University Heights, Ronald V. May, RPA, will introduce the benefits and basics of historic designation in the City of San Diego. A 40-year veteran of archaeology and historic preservation in Southern California, he will tell stories of how government agencies in San Diego came to grips with the legal requirement to deal with old buildings, bridges, cemeteries, and ancient archaeological sites.
Ron will explain how presenting a case for historical designation will raise your property values by 16%, as well as qualify you for a property tax break through the Mills Act. The "Halo Effect" of selling an historically-designated house means that houses within 500 feet will also sell for 16% more. The Mills Act contract ensures that the homeowner restores the old house and landscape and has the money to do so. Such restorations encourage the entire neighborhood to repair roofing, paint their walls, and water their lawns and gardens. Improved neighborhoods also mean neighborhood pride, clean streets, and an improved quality of life.
Ron will also describe how historical research is conducted and provide examples of houses he and Dale May have researched and designated over the past eight years. He will also describe the fascinating people who designed, built and lived in those houses. The evening should be a fun review of the history of how our neighborhoods have evolved and how we can pitch in to protect them for future generations.
This free lecture, sponsored by the University Heights Historical Society, will take place in the Fellowship Hall of the historic Grace Lutheran Church, located at 3993 Park Blvd. at the southeast corner of Park and Lincoln. Free parking is available in the lot behind the church. Enter the church from the back alley and proceed through the gate and then the metal entry door into the church. Take the stairs to your right up to the second level. The Fellowship Hall will be on your left at the top of the stairs. For more information, contact the University Heights Historical Society at (619) 297-3166.
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