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Arnold & Choate’s / North Florence Heights
On May 3, 2024, the California State Historical Resources Commission (SHRC) voted unanimously to recommend the Arnold & Choates Addition—North Florence Heights historic district for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Since then, the Keeper...
Historical District Update – December 2023
MHH proposed amendments to HRB procedures After months of rigorous advocacy, MHH’s proposed amendments to the HRB procedures—which would provide a process for listing national register districts on the local historic register—are slated to be discussed by the HRB’s...
President’s Perch – September 2023
Hello Members, Friends and Neighbors, 2023 has proven to be very busy and MHH has responded to many challenges to our mission of preserving our neighborhood and that threaten our community as a whole. I would like to express my sincere appreciation to our members and...
Red Bungalow Update – September 2023
HISTORIC NOMINATION REPORT STALLS DEMOLITION OF RED BUNGALOW, FOR NOW We have another update for you on the Red Bungalow at 820 Fort Stockton Drive. When we last reported in March 2023, the owner/developer had submitted a second historical report to the...
Red Bungalow Update – March 2023
Update on the Red Bungalow at 820 Fort Stockton Drive (March 2023) We write to inform you of an unfortunate, but important, update regarding the status of the RedBungalow at 820 Fort Stockton Drive. Initially, in 2021, the developer/owner sought a preliminary review...
2022 Financial Statements
Below are the unaudited 2022 financial statements of the Mission Hills Heritage organization that have been prepared from our books and records. The board of Mission Hills Heritage takes seriously its responsibility for managing the resources entrusted to it by the...
Dilatory City Makes Fate of Old Mission Hills Library Uncertain, Appeal Pending
By: Jennifer Machian The old Mission Hills Library was once a vibrant community treasure. Located at thewestern entrance of Mission Hills, the library enticed patrons of all ages, with its shinywall of windows and iconic cantilevered roof.Long-time Mission Hills...
Mission Hills Heritage to Nominate the Arnold and Choate’s Addition – North Florence Heights Historic District
By: Barry Hager Mission Hills Heritage is pleased to announce that it will bring forward another nomination for aNational Register historic district in Mission Hills. Following on the successful listing of InspirationHeights on the National Register of Historic Places...
President’s Perch Update Q1-2023
Hello Members, Friends and Neighbors, With my first year as President behind me, I would like to express my sincereappreciation to our members and gratitude to the Board of Directors for theirpersonal commitment and exceptional support in time and talent in...